Asking "why?" shows curiosity and an unwillingness to settle for the status quo, writes Alex Jasin. By asking the simple question, employees can also display their visionary nature and an ability to admit mistakes.
Office politics, an unmanageable workload and job security are often big stressors in the workplace, but a few tactics can help keep stress at bay, writes Vicki Salemi. Examining your reaction to office politics and voicing concerns about the future of your job are two tactics to help you manage the pressure.
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Successful networking must be worked at over time and must be a mutual transaction, writes Chris Heivly. Instead of sending out cold emails and expecting a response, Heivly recommends fostering professional relationships to build a level of give and take.
A workplace shooting in Orlando, Fla., that killed five people signals a growing trend of workplace violence, researcher Kathleen Bonczyk and other experts say. Employers can improve safety by looking for warning signs -- financial problems or conflict with a significant other -- when interviewing job candidates, Bonczyk says.
By taking your time and getting help with your job hunt, you could actually shorten the time it takes to find a new job, writes Kitty Boitnott. Doing your homework and using college career services or networking groups can all help in today's changing career environment.
Artificial skating rinks used pig fats and salts to help freeze the ice reliably, which created a putrid smell, writes Kat Eschner. After technology was developed to more reliably freeze ice, the ice became much colder and skaters instead had to battle chilling mists.
