Learn Company Culture + Solicit Feedback: Tips for New Employees Working Remotely
By Lauren Beam, M.S., NCC (’07), Associate Director for Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development at Wake Forest University
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In 1967, psychiatrists ...
Categories: change management, culture, do the work, first job, re-entry, reflection, work strategies, young professional
Do the Work: Playing the Long Game
In this article on Psychology Today, Allison McWilliams (’95), WFU Assistant Vice President for Mentoring and Alumni Personal and Career Development, shares some critical strategies to apply to ...
Categories: do the work, meaning, work strategies, young professional
More Harm Than Good: The Truth About Performance Reviews
According to this article from Gallup, “only 14% of employees strongly agree their performance reviews inspire them to improve.” The authors explore why performance reviews aren’t necessarily ...
Categories: communication, do the work, feedback, leadership, management, work strategies, young professional
6 Steps for Dealing with a Boss Who Doesn't Understand What You Do
Work can be incredibly challenging for an employee who feels like their boss doesn’t understand what they do on a day-to-day basis. If you find yourself in this position, check out this article ...
Categories: communication, do the work, management, relationship-building, work strategies, young professional
How Middle Managers Can Manage Up, Down, and Still Get Things Done
If you’ve ever been in a middle management job role, you understand the delicate balance between managing your employees while also reporting up to your own boss. More than likely you’ve asked ...
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