By Noël Rozny Web Editor & Content Manager Do you ever feel like your office has turned into a battlefield, with different departments fighting against each other and jockeying for position? Are you wondering whatever happened to collaborating towards a common goal? If this sounds like the climate in your workplace, it’s time to bring out the battering rams and break down some office silos. Silos form when different departments…

By Amanda Guralski Every politician rallied the voters in the November election with one major issue – the economy. And rightfully so; nationally the unemployment rate hovers around 10 percent and for college grads in the 20-24 age group, it’s an even more depressing outlook – 14.6  percent. Factor in 18-19 year olds looking for a job and that statistic is totally bleak also – an unemployment rate of 21…

By Noël Rozny “Sometimes you have to spend money to make money.” “Always be looking for the next best thing.” “Business makes friends, but friends don’t always make business.” Over the course of my career thus far, I’ve gotten some great career advice from bosses, mentors, and professional colleagues. It’s gotten to the point that I’ve started writing down quotes for those days when I’m feeling frustrated or like I…

By Patrick O’Connor What’s the most important thing you’re looking for in a job? In an economy like this one, you’d think the answer is a very easy “money”, or at least “stability.’  But a recent survey conducted by The Detroit Free Press of employees in Michigan, indicated the direction of the company was the single biggest factor in a job search.  75% of those polled said they wanted to…

By Diana Antholis Like it or not, you are being evaluated as soon as you walk into the office: shoes, clothes, hair – even your smile. Image is everything. When it comes to work, your image communicates how you feel about your job and company. Many organizations have unwritten rules on how you should present yourself. Follow these fundamental workplace fashion principles to help optimize your image. Career Advice: How…