9 steps to better office holiday gift giving

9 steps to better office holiday schadstoff giving9 steps to better office holiday gift givingTis almost the season to be jolly and along with it comes the immense pressure to buy gifts for people you dont really know that well.Ladders asked Arden Clise, geschftsleben etiquette coach and author of Spinach in Your Bosss Teeth Essential Etiquette for Professional Success, for tips on how to navigate the sometimes perilous gift giving maze.Gifting like a bossBelieve it or not, you arent required to give gifts to your coworkers or colleagues. Clise said though, If you have a close relationship with a work buddy then giving a present might be nice, but its not expected.And try to be subtle about it If you do give a colleague a gift, do so quietly so that others dont feel left out. Meanwhile, Holiday gifts to bosses are discouraged because it can look like youre brown nosing.Try chipping in with others if you really want to do something special for your manager or boss so that it comes fro m all of you That way no one person is looking like their trying to curry favor with the boss.Budgeting for clientsClise says, Giving holiday gifts to clients is perfectly appropriate if you have the budget. Doing so says you care about them and appreciate their geschftlicher umgang. But dont go for cheapo promotional items and avoid giving items that have your logo on them and look like advertisements for your business.And you might want to pay attention to their internal gift receiving policy.I once goofed royally by sending a then client a necklace identical to the one shed admired on me earlier that year. I thought it was appropriate considering the amount of business wed done together that year - she informed me that she couldnt accept anything over $50.00.Clise says, Its typically safe to send something that can be shared in the office, such as a basket of goodies. Or, you could make a donation to a nonpolitical or non-religious organization in their name.But be mindful that your cause isnt necessarily their cause, and while you might love puppies, they might prefer something related to the rain forest.Card themDont worry if you dont feel like sending gifts or havent budgeted for them. Clise says, Cards are a fine way to send holiday greetings especially if you dont want to worry about gift giving restrictions or you have a tight budget.She also said Holiday cards are pretty ubiquitous, and it can be hard to stand out when you are one of many who sends cards, but doing so is still a nice gesture. If the cards are personalized they tend to be more appreciated and memorable.If you want to make your cards stand out, consider sending textured or 3D cards that are tactile as well as beautiful and become something they can share around the office.If you have the time, having everyone in the office hand sign the card is another nice personal touch.Clise also adds that Your holiday card should wish the receiver happy holidays, If the card is for a client you co uld thank them for their business over the past year(s). Cards to colleagues or coworkers are an opportunity to share what youve enjoyed about working with them.But not your business cardIn case youre wondering if you should include your business card with your holiday card or gift dont. Clise said It would be very tacky to include your business card in a holiday card. Cards and gifts are your opportunity to express your appreciation for your colleagues and clients, not a time to promote your business. You could thank your clients for their business throughout the year, but that should be the extent of any business talk.(Or a gift card)Much as most of us love gift cards in other parts of our lives, Clise said its lazy to give a gift card as an office gift.Gift cards do not make good gifts because they seem lazy and unimaginative. Best to try to find an actual gift that says I took some time thinking about what you might enjoy receiving, she says.While youre at it, Never re-gift a p resent unless a. youve removed all signs that it was gifted to you originally, b. youre not giving it to someone who is in the same circle of the person who gave it to you, and c. you are reasonably sure the receiver will enjoy the gift youre not just pawning it off and thinking youve done your gifting duty.Be fruitfulSince so many people have food allergies or restrictions, its a good idea to Choose a gift that is either very safe such as fruit. Or, Clise said, you can give a basket filled with a variety of items that would allow most people to be able to find something they can eat. Avoid giving wine or spirits unless you know for sure the receiver drinks alcohol.Hey, big spenderDont intentionally break the bank. Clise says, How much you spend should depend on your budget and your relationship with the person. So if youre limited by budget, its fine to be creative. Giving a $5 jar of some wonderful spread to a coworker would be perfectly fine.That said, If you have a larger budge t and youre giving a gift to an important client who youve done business with for several years, spending $100 or more may be appropriate.No gagsIf youre infinitely amused by whoopee cushions and the like, keep it out of the office, since Clise warns that Gag gifts are a big no unless you are holding a white elephant gift exchange and everyone is giving silly gifts.And be graciousIf someone buys you a gift and you havent bought them anything, dont scramble to reciprocate.Clise says, Just express your gratitude and leave it at that. You dont need to call attention to the fact that you didnt get the person a gift.

Hit the Ground Running

Hit the Ground RunningHit the Ground RunningTen tasks to complete between a job offer and your first day on the job.Close the loop with your former boss and co-workers. Provide as much notice as possible, write a thoughtful resignation letter and do as much as you can to ease the transition for the people you will be leaving behind.Dont burn any bridges. Even if the experience at your former job was horrible, keep all communications thoughtful and dignified. It truly is a small world, and you never know what will happen in the future.After all of the preparation you did to land the job, now is the time to do more. Request access to any and all information relating to your new position, including org charts.Get to know the people with whom you will be working. If you can set up a time to meet with new associates before you start, thats ideal. If not, try to set up introductory meetings in advance, so that you will get to know the people you will be working with - and for - right awa y.Complete as much paperwork and orientation as possible beforehand. Filling out forms and sitting through benefits videos can eat up a lot of precious time during your first days on the job. Work with your new manager and HR to get as much HR housekeeping done before your first day as possible.Leverage social-networking sites such as LinkedIn and Twitter not only to announce your new role but also to collaborate with your new colleagues. In addition, sign up for any feeds from your company, its partners and its competitors.Develop a set of goals for the first week, the first month and the first 90 days in your new position.Map your route. Were your interviews scheduled to occur so that you had to travel during rush hour? If not, make koranvers you know how long it will take you to reach your destination during the most congested times on the road.Prepare to feel a little stupid. Starting any new job is rough. Acknowledge beforehand that you wont have all of the answers your first d ay on the job, and be prepared to ask lots of questions.Take a (modest) breather. The time between the job offer and the job may be busy, but things are bound to be busier once you start your new position. Be sure to allot some time to relax and regroup while you have the chance.

Create an Emergency Layoff Plan for Your Family

Create an Emergency Layoff Plan for Your FamilyCreate an Emergency Layoff Plan for Your FamilyFamilies are prepared for a fire or hurricane. Take the same measures to ensure youre also prepared for an emergency job loss.Many families have an earthquake, hurricane or disaster plan, but how many have a layoff plan? A job loss is a time when the Earth unexpectedly moves from beneath your feet, so it should require the same preparation.Though were living in a time of great upheaval in the American workforce, people are still unprepared for a layoff. I knew my employer welches having a tough time, but I didnt think it would affect me is what many people still say when handed their pink slips. In January of this year, even amid the huge layoff numbers already posted, a study by Sausalito, Calif.-based Glassdoor.com showed that only one in five employees thought they might be laid off. Obviously, with the layoff statistics of 2009, these results suggest that people simply resist frightening facts.Of course, living in the doom and gloom of maybes is not the answer, but just-in-case preparedness can give you a sense of peace - and power.Here are a few points to consider to ensure you could handle a worst-case scenario1. Dont avoid the void.Thinking of a possible layoff can get you down, so most people avoid the discussion. Getting into the mindset of how youll deal with it, rather than the negativity surrounding it, will actually pick you up - because youll know you can handle whatever comes.2. Know your mates job-loss mentality ahead of time.The time to know how you can rely on your partner to share the load of raising a family is before you have one. Similarly, the time to know how youll both endure the stress of job loss is before it occurs. Does she actually love what shes doing now? Would he want another job just like it? Or would an unexpected layoff give him the opportunity to go a different direction - or even start his own geschftsleben? Discuss possible opt ions before youre faced with them.3. Fortify your belief in one another.If your partner loses her job, it can lower her self-esteem and that lowered esteem can impact the dynamics of the relationship (such as not being the provider). Though you cant always know how someone will actually be affected unless and until it happens, earthquake-proofing your relationship for possible esteem shakeups can create a deeper connection when it counts. Work together to create an inventory of all the skills, talents and aptitudes you each possess, and remind each other of those truths - when you need it most.4. Create a job-loss financial plan.The scrambling and differing opinions about how to deal with finances when an unexpected layoff hits can create friction when you need to pull together the most. Come to an agreement about how youd deal with the loss of income, what things would take priority and to what degree either of you could hang on for the right job before just accepting any offer. P lan ahead to make the most of stretched resources.5. Create a job-loss emergency checklist.Agree on what rules will be followed in the case of an actual job loss. Think about everything fromhours to be spent in the job searchgetting out of the housecommunication strategiesexercise programHelping each other to be effective while keeping family life stable will go a long way toward a peaceful household in a time of transition.

3 Books All Mechanical Engineers Must Read

3 Books All Mechanical Engineers Must Read 3 Books All Mechanical Engineers Must Read 3 Books All Mechanical Engineers Must ReadWe thought it might be interesting to ask a few mechanical engineering professors what books they thought should be on every professional mechanical engineers bookshelf books that convey key lessons and principles. Below are three submitted reviews. Perhaps these books are already on yur bookshelf. If notlage, maybe they should be. Happy reading.To Engineer Is Human The Role of Failure in Successful DesignBy Henry PetroskiIn this book, and other writings, Petroski emphasizes the importance of studying and understanding design failures as a means to creating better designs. This book cites many well-known examples of engineering failures such as the Hyatt Regency skywalk, the Mianus River bridge collapse, and the DC-10 engine servicing procedure. However, the main message of the book is that failures may be initiated by factors that were not considered in the original design, or not re-evaluated as designs were optimized or changed. Particularly now, as our design analysis and visualization tools become increasingly refined and precise, Petroskis book reminds us that no computer tool can ever replace critical thinking on the part of an engineer.- Allen H. Hoffman, professor of mechanical engineering, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteZen and the Art of Motorcycle MaintenanceBy Robert PirsigZen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is arguably one of the most important books written in the 20th century. Although published over 40 years ago, it remains highly relevant today as a key volume on any mechanical engineers bookshelf. Conceived and written well before the formalized introduction of quality management and standards, Robert Pirsig asks the question, What is quality?a question that ultimately literally drove him insane. Written in narrative form, this book has multiple layers. On the surface, it is the story of a father (the author) o n a motorcycle trip with his 12-year-old son. As the journey unfolds, the second layer of the book is revealed as the author comes to terms with a ghost named Phaedrus, who is his former personality prior to his receiving electroshock therapy, which was the ultimate downward spiral into insanity. As the story of Phaedrus is slowly becomes known, the third layer of the book is also revealed, which is a journey into the philosophical questions that remain relevant today Why does technology alienate rather than unify society? What is quality, and if we cant define it, how do we live a high-quality life? This book represents a journey upon which all mechanical engineers should embark.- Anthony J. Marchese, professor of mechanical engineering, Colorado State UniversityThe Design of Everyday Things By Donald NormanEvery mechanical engineer should have a copy of Don Normans terrific book, The Design of Everyday Things. This book is a classic. Its been through several editions, yet each tim e I read it I come away with insights that are new, fresh, and important. This is because the book is only partly about design it is also about people and the ways that people use, or struggle to use, simple, familiar products. Using consumer products such as doors, faucets, and keypads as examples, Norman asks us to step back from our problem-solving work from time to time and consider how people will use or maintain the things that we have created. The examples of poor design are hilarious and Normans guidelines for good design are both simple and profound. The Design of Everyday Things can change the way we think about the products we use, and about the part we play in creating new products.- Jeffrey A. Donnell, professor of mechanical engineering, Georgia Institute of TechnologyMark Crawford is an independent writer. For Further DiscussionPerhaps these books are already on your bookshelf- if not, maybe they should be.

Tony Awards nominees share their success secrets with us

Tony Awards nominees share their success secrets with usTony Awards nominees share their success secrets with usTheres no business like show business, and to be able to find success in the Broadway world is an accomplishment in itself. Hundreds of actors, directors, set designers, choreographers and more make their way to The Big Apple each year with the hope of scoring a lead in a hit Broadway show. Their ultimate goal to one day win a nomination for theTony Awards, which celebrates Broadways stars. While the awards are in June, the nominations came out on May 3 and we at Ladders were there to talk with the brightest stars.As tough as it is to make it onto the Great White Way, you will find that these people have struggles that can be relatable in any other type of industry, its all about your determination and learning along the way that can get you to the point of success that you want. At todays Meet the Nominees event, I spoke with several nominees about their best success tips that led them to the 2017 Tony Awards. Star Sally FieldTony nominierung Best wertmiger zuwachs by a Leading Actress in a Play, The Glass MenagerieSuccess secret You know, when young actors ask me about having a career and how you do that, and how you keep going, there isnt any real answer except to want it more than you thought you would ever have to want it. It has to be something you do because you cant leid do it, because to not do it, is that you have like lobbed off a limb or something. It doesnt feel quite alive, without it, because it has to be a constant and driving means inside of you. Star Josh Groban Tony nominierung Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical, Natasha, Pierce The Great Comet of 1812Success secret I would say it is always important to challenge yourself and it is also important to find things that keep you a little bit scared in a healthy way. Whenever you have a bit of success, which I was lucky to have early on, the bar is suddenly raised. You hav e more yes people around you than youve ever had, and that can be dangerous. I think its important to try to look at things objectively, to trust your own gut and your own meter for whats good and what isnt. I think that, for me, I always try to keep with Is this something that is going to be inspiring to me? The show was certainly that for me. Ultimately, we are all human so I think that picking things and choosing work that truly makes you feel something quite good and special are extremely important. Also, always be nice to people because you never know when they are going to be your boss.Star Laurie Metcalf Tony Nomination Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play, A Dolls House, Part TwoSuccess secret I would say work with people who are really great, because it makes you better. Including great directors and playwrights. This was just a wonderful stew of all of that, and the wonderful hand that Scott Rubin plays in it also, so it was like an A-Team was part of why I want ed to join and also I was thrilled at the audacity of the title of the play. I was like, Oh I got to read this to see what he is bringing in his script hereStar Eva Noblezada Tony Nomination Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, Miss SaigonSuccess secret I would say to anyone my age, that age does not define you. Ive heard it all before, you know, Oh, Im shocked at how mature you are for your age 21,and its like, well, theres people half my age that are very mature. I want to tell everyone, especially students who are aspiring to be actors and actresses, that because that it still me, Im still very young and aspiring to be better and trying to be a sponge and soak everything up. One thing would be to not to compare yourself to anyone else, it is the quickest way to fail, and you will never be able to find your own individual potential if you keep looking at somebody elses. Trust me, I know, Ive fallen for it and it didnt work. Also, speak lovingly to yourself and make sure you are taking care of yourself and as much as I love giving and my time to people I love I have to remember that self-care is so important. You cant do a role like this, you cant do theatre where you are giving so much to thousands of people a night if you dont give an hour to yourself a day.Star Alex Lacamoire Tony Nomination Best Orchestration, Dear Evan HansenSuccess secret When I write, I feel like I know when Im done. Meaning, you try stuff and eventually you end up with OK, I want to choose that, because it could be A, it could be B, it could be whatever it is, but you never know until you make a decision that you are going to go with C. But, how do you know what that is? How do you know when that is? I think it is just a natural feeling, so I would say it is gut, it is instinct, and going with what feels right and natural. If you are working too hard at something, it is probably not the right choice. Sometimes, you have to go through the eye of the needle to arrive at s omething beautiful, but you have to go all around the tree to see the tree for what it is. I would say just keep at it, know when youve done your best, know when you can do better, and if you can do better, just keep working. Star Brandon Uranowitz Tony Nomination Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical,FalsettosSuccess secret I think just be completely unafraid to be you, in everything that you do whether it is in the audition room, whether it is here in front of you guys, or it is on stage. It took me such a long time to be comfortable in my own skin and to not take the rejection personally, but once I found myself and who I am, my work started getting more confident and more solid. That really happened right before An American in Paris, and then An American in Paris sort of boosted all of that for me. So, learning to love yourself and be confident with what you bring to the table, because only you can do what you do and only I can do what I do.

Life, Death and Leasing Consultant Resume

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Does Your Company Stifle or Nurture Ambition

Does Your Company Stifle or Nurture Ambition Research tells us that candidates are mora ambitious and self determining than they have ever been. In 2001, research from PwC showed that around 20 percent of staff were leaving primarily due to lack of career development. But, by 2008 this figure had grown to 32 percent, according to a survey from Gallup. And remarkably, in 2012, Randstads Employment Survey showed that a massive 86 percent of staff who are leaving voluntarily are doing so primarily due to a lack of career development opportunities. Of course, other factors contribute to them leaving, but lack of career development is meant to be one of the primary factors driving talent away from your business. With the assumption being that you want to retain your talent and minimize unwanted turnover, it seems vital that you create an environment that is warm and welcoming to ambition and not cold a nd hostile. But, the question is are you doing it? Is your business stifling or nurturing ambition?For example, does your organization regularly recruit from within? Many companies are good at promoting internal employees but many employers offer positions externally without considering external applicants. This approach of not advertising internally is career limiting for internal staff, stifles ambition and doesnt make business sense, as a Wharton Business School study shows that internal hires are 18 20 percent cheaper and perform better than external applicants hired to comparable posts.And/or does your organization use Stretch Assignments? Stretch assignments are jobs, often on a temporary basis, which internal hires can be promoted into. In behauptung scenarios internal hires may take on a new role, which is beyond their current experience level and requires them to learn new skills and extend themselves (stretch) in order to succeed. If they succeed, they will have developed and progressed in the competency level. Stretch Assignments are a great way to nurture ambition and develop potential.There are two important conditions of stretch assignments in that there should be organizational support in terms of mentoring and coaching and a soft landing, meaning employees can return to their former roles if things dont work out. It is about stretching, not breaking, employees.Also, does your company have a competency framework making clear what skills are needed to progress within the business? If employees dont know what skills they need to develop to progress, they are working blind and are not self empowered to learn in a way that can help them reach their career aimsand their ambition is being stifled. So, make sure to let employees know what qualities are needed to succeed and nurture their ambition.Do you provide access to mentors? A study by Sun Microsystems of 1,000 employees over a five year period showed that staff who had been mentored were 20 perc ent more likely to get a raise than those who had not been mentored. Another study by Sylvia Anne Hewlittshowed that mentored staff are more likely to ask for more responsibility. Mentors are clearly a great way to nurture ambition.Are all learning opportunities, internal vacancies, project opportunities, job rotation opportunities advertised internally? If you dont advertise these things you are creating a closed environment for career progression, as employees do not see any opportunities to progress and this stifles ambition. Try and create an open and transparent market for career opportunities .Is your organization accepting of failure? If you want to encourage your employees to learn, develop and extend themselves, the best way to do this is to build a culture that is tolerant or even accepting of failure when an employee has attempted to push his/herself. If employees who extend themselves and fail are crucified, then this may discourage other employees from pushing themselve s beyond their current personal boundaries.If you find that your business is answering no to a lot of these questions it may be that your current culture is stifling ambition, which could suggest there is a need for some change in order to cultivateand ultimately retain top talent.