The one reason you should definitely quit your job | Project management training programs can help you advance | Everyday networking is a better way to find opportunity
The one reason you should definitely quit your job There's one scenario in which you should absolutely leave your job, even if you don't have anything else lined up, says Toni Thompson, head of talent and human resources for The Muse. If you are doing a poor job simply because you're frustrated or hate your job, you should quit before you burn any bridges with your current employer, Thompson says. Business Insider (7/6)Project management training programs can help you advance Project management training can be useful in a number of industries as long as you know what level of training you need to reach your career goals. While online project management certification courses may be suitable for some opportunities, others may require a degree from a reputable university, writes Jordan Friedman. U.S. News & World Report (7/6)
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Making the Connection
Everyday networking is a better way to find opportunity You're better off looking for networking opportunities in everyday life than blasting out resumes all over the internet in search of a new opportunity, writes Lisa Haugh. When you meet with someone, don't immediately try to turn the new relationship into a job offer, but instead focus on building a rapport without resorting to a fixed agenda, she advises. Entrepreneur online (7/6)
The Landscape
Give your workplace environment a makeover Energize your workplace by rethinking classic layouts and creating a comfortable atmosphere with pleasant colors, a friendly eating area and a place to rest, writes Ron Thomas, managing director of the Strategy Focused Group. "Workplaces that were designed years ago are not going to enable your workforce to be productive in the years to come," he writes. ERE Media (7/4)
How a company cut turnover by easing in new hires MailChimp has cut its turnover rate to 4% by letting new hires learn about the company and put off actual work for the first week, which keeps them from getting overwhelmed right away. In addition, the new hires are paired with existing employees called "Chimpanions," preventing them from insulating themselves with fellow new hires. Fast Company online (7/5)
The Water Cooler
Professional runner chased by bears during jog Kenyan-born professional runner Moninda Marube encountered two bears on a jog in a nature trail near his house in Maine this week and had to outrun them to a nearby vacant house. Marube said the bears got as close as 10 yards from him by the time he reached the house, but they soon left the area. ABC News/The Associated Press (7/6)
Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight or any experience that reveals the human spirit.
