For most of us writing the cover letter is the least anticipated part of applying for a job. But it doesn’t have to be like that. In fact, it should be the highlight of your application process. This is your opportunity to shine and boast about yourself.
You’ve probably heard that cliché statement, “Feedback is a gift!” from mentors, supervisors, and bosses more times than you care to remember. Sure it’s catchy, but is it true?
According to the Oxford University Press, listening means to “take notice of and act on what someone says.” While hearing refers to “the faculty of perceiving sounds.” Spot the difference?
In an office setting, you know overcommitting is a recipe for disaster. Apply that same mindset while working from home. We understand that saying “uh-uh” doesn’t come naturally, but communicating a healthy no will avoid burning out.
Wow, what a month so far. Whether it's you, a coworker, a manager, we're all struggling (but adjusting) in our unique ways. So, let's start making empathy central to our conversations at work.
Employee turnover can be a tricky issue for businesses, and sometimes figuring out what your turnover rate is can be difficult. That’s why today we’d like to help by discussing how you can calculate your business’ turnover rate and also provide a few tips on how to reduce it.
Most of us wake up every morning thinking about our first cup of coffee. For CEO and co-founder of Equator Coffees Helen Russell, she thinks about the love and hard work behind each cup every day.
Giving effective peer feedback can oftentimes be difficult, and if done wrong, can cause more bad than good. Today, we’ll be discussing how you can give effective feedback to your peers and hopefully create a more positive work environment.
Sometimes finding the right words to show gratitude can be difficult, but showing your coworkers how much you appreciate them is important! We’ve compiled numerous coworker appreciation quotes that you can use to show your thanks.
With so many great benefits, prioritizing peer recognition is essential in creating a successful business. Let's discuss the various ways in which peer recognition is important, and why your company should implement it.
Interpersonal skills, similar to soft skills, allow you to connect with others, work together, and are key to helping you to advance in your career and your life.
Throughout your career, feedback is necessary to highlight your hits and redirect your misses. Nobody wants to be criticized at work. However, when you receive and handle negative feedback with an open...
Why is effective, constructive feedback so hard to give and get? Honestly, it’s not easy to tell someone where they went wrong. It’s also not exactly easy to gather critical feedback without feeling like you’re being judged or put down.
While IQ only measures spatial recognition, reasoning, and mathematical ability, your EQ represents your emotional development. Here are 5 ways to develop EQ.
Feedback is an essential tool for developing and honing soft and professionals skills. Praise is shared publicly and constructive criticism offered privately.
Growth mindset is the theory that traits like intelligence and communication aren’t set in stone. Immediate steps you can take to develop a growth mindset.
When it comes to personal and professional success, your mindset is the driving force behind everything. Here are growth mindset quotes to help you start embracing failures and accomplishing your goals.
Growth mindset is about changing the way you look at the world and the challenges you face daily. Start thinking outside the box — but go farther than that. Start asking questions about the box, why it’s there, its purpose, and your role in relation to the box.
According to Gartner, 59% of employees believe that traditional performance reviews have “little to no impact” on their performance. Done well, 360-degree feedback can fix this issue and give you the kind of feedback that can identify blind spots for career growth.
I’m excited to announce that Matthew Eernisse has joined Matter as our Chief Technology Officer. Matthew is an engineering veteran who previously held senior leadership roles at Zenefits, Microsoft, and Yammer.
I’m thrilled to announce that Tai Tran recently joined Matter as our Head of Marketing! Tai brings a slew of experiences in storytelling from some of the most beloved brands in the world like Apple and Samsung.
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