As an IT manager, your relationship with your team is important. It impacts important issues like employee engagement, productivity, and retention. Understanding what your employees are looking for from you helps improve their performance. The more effectively you lead your team, the more your employees will do to positively impact the bottom line. Discover […]
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The inclusion of contract work on your resume helps show you have the education, skills, and experience needed to be successful in a role. This can help you stand out among all the other candidates. Engagement in contract work demonstrates your ability to quickly adapt to new environments and begin producing. It also helps […]
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The loss of a teammate often means an increased workload for you. This can be a significant source of stress. You may be asked to take on additional tasks and responsibilities. Due to an already heavy workload, the additional activities can seem endless. Figuring out where to start can feel intimidating. Fortunately, there are […]
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The need for companies to demonstrate their prioritization of diversity and inclusion is more important than ever. Managers and other leaders need to create a work environment where employees at all levels feel valued and respected for their uniqueness and contributions. Your employees likely differ by gender, ethnicity, age, religion, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic […]
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As a manager, employee engagement is among your top priorities. When your team members are engaged in their work, they remain productive. This increases the likelihood that your employees will reach their goals. One of the most effective ways to increase engagement is by managing with transparency. Some of the benefits include clear expectations, […]
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Meetings, presentations, and deadlines are among the most common sources of stress at work. If left unchecked, your increasing stress level can lead to decreased engagement and productivity. This can result in anxiety, depression, and burnout. These are reasons why you must learn to overcome stressful situations at work. The following strategies can help. […]
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Work-life balance is your prioritization of the time and energy committed to your professional and personal responsibilities. How you divide your time depends on what best fits your needs on a given day. Work-life balance typically does not mean an equal balance of your responsibilities. As your priorities change, how you balance your commitments […]
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Having to navigate through the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic continues to take a toll on employees’ mental health. As a result, an increasing number of employees are experiencing anxiety, depression, and burnout. These mental health experiences differ according to race, economic opportunity, job type, parenting and caregiving responsibilities, and other variables. As […]
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Employee burnout is on the rise. More employees than ever before are experiencing feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion. This leads to increasingly negative feelings toward their jobs. It also reduces engagement and productivity. Many burned-out employees feel taken for granted. The lack of rewards for their hard work and results leads to feelings […]
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As an IT professional, advancement along your career path is important. One way to move forward is by helping the CIO attain their strategic goals for the company. Understanding the CIO’s overall mission and the role of technology to increase company performance demonstrates your own strategic thinking abilities. You can talk about your experiences […]
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