Life's Work

LIFE’S WORK

Acing the exit interview, and why you shouldn’t use it to let loose

Positivity is mostly preferred, especially because it’s worth being mindful of the bridges you don’t want to burn.

As the cost of medical care continues to inflate, it is important for employers to ensure their existing healthcare insurance sufficiently covers these increases.
LIFE’S WORK

This new year, take healthcare benefits seriously when picking your next job

Sidenote to employers – this may also be something to pay closer attention to, when hiring and retaining talent

There are several reasons we fear saying "I don't know" in the workplace setting, but they're worth examining to determine if we can find a safe context to do so.
LIFE’S WORK

Why is it so hard to say ‘I don’t know’ at work?

Whether it’s something we impose on ourselves or a product of our culture, it’s a problem worth examining.

When you think of a user guide as a go-to before using a product or appliance, to make sure you use it well and take good care of it, it makes perfect sense to have one for people, too..
LIFE’S WORK

Looking to connect better with your team? Try writing a user guide – on how to work with you

A FRIEND of mine from university posted something on LinkedIn last week that caught my eye: a user guide – for her.

Learning to manage upwards effectively is a valid part of your work; doing so can also make your job easier.
LIFE’S WORK

It’s tough to manage upwards, but we have to do it anyway

Bosses and subordinates depend on each other to succeed; navigating the relationship goes far beyond flattery and bootlicking

Can fathers stop feeling like they will be penalised at work for taking all of it? Can they stop feeling emasculated for wanting to be present in the home?
LIFE’S WORK

20 weeks of paternity leave may finally level the gender playing field for working moms

Equal parental leave for men and women would take male-female parity in the workplace to a new level

Your bonus might not be yours to keep, if you don't check carefully before taking it and quitting your company.
LIFE’S WORK

Why resigning after collecting a bonus may not be the smartest thing for an employee to do

Always, always check the fine print – not just in your employment contract

If you're stuck in a work rut, delve into how and why you got there in order to work out how best to get out of it.
LIFE’S WORK

Demotivated and coasting at work? Don’t settle in that funk

Considering the how and why can make a difference between staying at or leaving your job

Your relationship with your superior can make or break your working experience.
LIFE’S WORK

What to do when you have a horrible boss

It can definitely be unbearable, but your situation might not be unsalvageable.

It can be tough to make the choice to leave when you're comfortable where you are, and the outside is uncertain.
LIFE’S WORK

Should I stay, or should I go? Dissecting comfort-zone inertia and the price of loyalty

How do you know it’s time to leave your job? Here are some things you can consider in making that decision