Recently this question was posed on a LinkedIn forum: Should you hire and fire? Readers interpreted the question differently. Some said, “Hire slow and fire fast.” Most said, “Don’t hire anyone unless you’re prepared to invest in his/her retention and growth.” Here’s my response (edited from what I posted): With small companies, or companies going […]
Can your life coach be too young?
Today’s New York TImes raises a good question: Should your life coach have a life? Read the full article here. At first I thought they meant, “Should the life coach have fun, family, etc.?” but they were referring to the increasing number of 20-something coaches. One 27-year-old coach works with several clients in their fifties. […]
Career Advice: Do You Have To Say Yes?
Sunday’s New York Times features a section called the Career Couch. Each week a pressing problem is offered for career advice. This week, the question was about handling the difficult situation when your boss adds more tasks to your workload than you have time to do properly. Read the full article here. Career advice from […]
Career Planning: Do you count on a bonus for personal extras?
Today’s New York Times “Social Q’s” column addressed this question: For the last 7 years, Anonymous had received a “generous cash bonus” from her boss – “in addition to the regular company bonus.” She explains, “I do many personal errands for him during the year.” This year: no bonus. She wonders why. (I’m assuming the […]
Guest Post: The Wealthy Retiree: Is This A Good Time To Start A Business?
Below is a guest post by Linda Hampton. If you are saying, “There are no jobs out there,” read on! Did you know that many super successful businesses have been started during economic downturns, including Hyatt, Burger King, IHOP, The Jim Henson Company, Microsoft, and even MTV. They started on a wing and a prayer […]
3 Career Steps For A Tough Economy
These suggestions are controversial and you probably won’t agree with all of them. They’re based on my own experience of living through many business cycles in my lifetime plus what I learned from experts I respect. First, turn off the news. I sometimes read national papers, like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. […]