Empathy is undervalued as a managerial skill because its ROI is difficult to measure, and demonstrating empathy is often difficult in a busy workplace, Victor Lipman writes. Research suggests empathy in the workplace is closely correlated with skills such as decision-making and engaging employees.
Become more proactive by thinking through your career goals and using phrases such as "I can" and "here's how," writes career coach Christie Mims. Consult with a colleague, but try not to overthink your decisions, she writes.
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Your LinkedIn profile should only list skills specifically related to the job you have or one you're trying to get, Martin Yate writes. Job posts are a great source for identifying key skills to list on your resume.
Corporations struggle to maintain efficient administrative processes, with 57% of workers citing issues with performance reviews and 53% citing issues with promotions, according to research from Nintex. Of 1,000 full-time workers surveyed, 28% see problems with submitting expenses and 25% say sick days are not handled properly.
Many employers know within five minutes of meeting a candidate whether the person is a good fit for the position, finds a survey by CareerBuilder. Increase your chances of a making a good impression by making an effort to engage in small talk and staying off your phone.
A Massachusetts trolley driver paid a man $2,000 to wear a Halloween mask and attack him at work so he could receive workers' compensation and disability insurance, authorities say. After the attack, police found fingerprints on a plastic pumpkin carried by the man, who said trolley driver Thomas Lucey had paid him to conduct the attack.
