Effective communication, both verbal and nonverbal, are key to presenting your thoughts and knowledge in a confident manner. Whether you want to be more persuasive during your next presentation, or simply have a more engaging conversation, effective communication is an important skill that can help you achieve success in all areas of your life. Here are a few simple steps to becoming a more successful communicator…

Picture this: you’ve reached the end of the interview, having successfully answered all the questions thrown your way, when you are asked the final question, “Do you have any questions for us?” It’s fairly common for most interviews to end this way, so along with doing your research ahead of time and prepping for common interview questions, you should also have prepared some questions for you to ask. In today’s blog, we’ll highlight some of the best questions you can ask during an interview which will give you more insight into the job and company culture, as well as show the interviewer you’re interested in the role and care about landing the position.

In late June of 2021 it was estimated that “Nearly 25% of employees are planning to look for a new job once the pandemic is over.” We’re in the midst of what has been dubbed as “The Great Talent Migration” and many employees looking to switch roles are doing so for better work-life balance, remote work flexibility, and company culture. If you’re part of the 25% considering looking for a new role, there are some clear signs it’s time to move on. The below warning signs can help you feel more confident in your decision to move on and know it’s indeed time to find a new job.

Work burnout affects all of us at one point or another. A recent Indeed study found that “more than half (52%) of respondents are feeling burned out, and more than two-thirds (67%) believe the feeling has worsened over the course of the pandemic.” Some of the classic signs of burnout include exhaustion, lack of motivation, inability to stay focused, and irritability. Here are some additional insights about burnout you may find interesting and some actionable steps on how to deal with it.