’Tis the season to advance your career

  • December 13, 2019

Between gift-giving and office parties, there are plenty of opportunities to get people to remember who you are and where your career interests lie.

The power of a professional thank-you note

  • October 18, 2019

If professional thank-you notes are not a part of how you operate, you’re missing out on a simple way to connect with others—and enhance your own life.

Business etiquette best practices

  • July 17, 2019

In today’s casual society, staff still need to learn proper protocol and business etiquette. Here are some important guidelines to get you started.

What are the politics behind your job title?

  • March 04, 2019

Q: “Our new Executive Director wants to change my job title from ‘communications director’ to ‘communications manager.’ I don’t believe the title of...

Headphone etiquette at work

  • June 14, 2018

Wearing headphones at work is a great way to cut out noise and distractions so you can focus on the task at hand. Follow these tips to wear them without hurting...

What to say to pregnant co-workers

  • June 11, 2018

Do you have a pregnant co-worker or employee? Here’s a list of things you should—and shouldn’t—say during those nine, often difficult months.

Prevent temperature conflicts

  • June 13, 2016

Surprisingly, one of the biggest battles you’ll face in the workplace involves disagreements over room temperature.

The power of a handwritten note

  • April 12, 2016

In the business world, sending messages through Twitter, texting, Facebook or email is certainly easier than writing a handwritten note. But what is often missing in...

When a co-worker has been humiliated

  • November 09, 2015

When someone experiences a mortifying moment that you either directly or indirectly witness, it can make future encounters with the person awkward. Here's how to move...

8 essentials of social media etiquette

  • October 02, 2014

Social media rules can be complex and confusing, writes BuzzFeed Senior Writer Tom Phillips, who offers eight ways to navigate this online universe.