Music at Work - A Help or Hindrance?
This week's (12/27/10 to 1/2/11) Work Matters takes on the topic of music at work.
Is the workplace the right forum to play music? If so, what type of music should it be? Should your co-workers be exposed to your music preferences? Does music improve your productivity?
The show starts with a segment of Uncommon Sense where Nan and her colleague Beth Pelkofsky field listener questions.
Then Nan interviews Joshua Leeds, who is an expert in psychoacoustics and the author of several books, including The Power of Sound. He explains the positive and negative influence that music can have on a person's productivity.
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No Dyed hair or fancy underwear
1700 Layoff via conference call
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Posted by Nan Russell at 09:54 AM
December 20, 2010Transitioning from College to Career
This week's (12/20/10 to 12/26/10) Work Matters takes a look at what it takes for new professionals to succeed at their first "real job".
The unemployment statistics for new college grads is running about 10% higher than other areas of the work force. If you're a new graduate and fortunate enough to have landed a job in your field, how do you make a positive impression at work and build the foundation for a successful career?
This week's guest is Emily Bennington, founder of Professional Studio 365. She's also the co-author of Effective Immediately . In today's interview, she talks about how the new professional can increase their credibility on the job. She also shares how their supervisors can help them succeed at work.
Then, the show continues with the regular segment of Uncommon Sense when Nan and her colleague Beth Pelkofsky field listener questions.
eBox:
Reasons to Take All Your Vacation
Have you read Nan's award winning book? Take a look at "Hitting Your Stride" on Amazon.com. Or, you might like her book "Nibble Your Way to Success"
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Posted by Nan Russell at 10:07 AM
December 13, 2010Not Your Typical Job Hunting Advice
This week's (12/13/10 to 12/19/10) Work Matters wants to help you find a job in this tough economy.
Are you looking for a new job? Have you perfected your resume, sent it out, and then received no response? Maybe it's time you tried a different approach, but what?
This week's guest is David Perry, founder of Perry- Martel International. He's also the co-author of Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 2.0. In today's interview, he shares some slightly unconventional tactics that job hunters can use to distinguish themselves from other job seekers to land an interview.
Then, the show continues with the regular segment of Uncommon Sense when Nan and her colleague Beth Pelkofsky field listener questions and discuss the article in Nan's eBox.
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Have you read Nan's award winning book? Take a look at "Hitting Your Stride" on Amazon.com. Or, you might like her book "Nibble Your Way to Success"
Call Nan on her toll free number 866-944-8195 and tell her what's going on in your work world and why your work matters.
Posted by Nan Russell at 08:56 AM
December 06, 2010Holiday Workplace Etiquette
This week's (12/6/10 to 12/12/10) Work Matters explores the issue of proper workplace behavior during the holidays.
The annual holiday party at work is approaching...what is your responsibility as an employee regarding that party? Should you bring a gift to your host or hostess? Furthermore, for which co-workers should you be buying a gift? What if someone gives you a gift and you haven't bought one for them?
This week's guest is Diane Gottsman, founder and director of The Protocol School of Texas. She's also the author of Pearls of Polish. In today's interview, she shares her expertise about appropriate workplace etiquette during the holidays, including the gift exchange issue and how to act at the company party.
Then, the show continues with the regular segment of Uncommon Sense when Nan and her colleague Beth Pelkofsky field listener questions.
eBox:
Black Friday Starts to Brighten
Have you read Nan's award winning book? Take a look at "Hitting Your Stride" on Amazon.com. Or, you might like her book "Nibble Your Way to Success"
Call Nan on her toll free number 866-944-8195 and tell her what's going on in your work world and why your work matters.
Posted by Nan Russell at 09:22 AM
