Tag Archives: Career Advancement
Lost Time, Lost Money: 4 Ways You Tend to Waste Both in the Workplace
Steer clear of these productivity leeches during your work day
Here are four ways you’re wasting time— and money— while in the office and how…
By Jamie Harrison
Looking Like a Bag of Money: Can the Way You Dress Affect Your Career?
'Never judge a book by its cover' just doesn’t generally apply in the office
Remember the saying, “Never judge a book by its cover”? While we would like to…
By Jamie Harrison
![COMMITMENT: People believe in those who are committed and stand through adversity, according to Horsager. For a business owner looking to build a loyal customer base must also demonstrate loyalty to his or her employees, as well as clients. He says the US automakers showed bad judgment with regards to this pillar. “All of our great-grandparents that worked there for 40 years and then they got fired two years before their pension kicked in,” he says. “You lost commitment in these people; how are [customers] going to stay committed to you?”](http://cdn.blackenterprise.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2011/08/Teamwork-620x480-90x100.jpg "Teamwork-620x480")
Multiple Personalities: How to Lead a Diverse Team to a Common Goal
Use these management tips to unify staff with diverse traits
Amy Gallo, management consultant and Harvard Business Review contributing editor, offers tips to managing multiple…
By Amanda A. Ebokosia
Ambitious Girl: Are Women Now More Career Oriented Than Men?
Study says young female professionals more likely to be on fast track
Study: Two-thirds of young women age 18-34 reported that having a successful career was at…
By Jamie Harrison
To Do or Not to Do?: Talking Politics in the Workplace
What to do when everyone's political two cents ends up in your piggy bank
The general rule of thumb is to stay mum, but what happens when everyone’s two…
By Jamie Harrison
Cool Jobs: Stylist to the Stars — From Beyonce to Angela Bassett — Took Risks for Winning Results
Prime positioning, humility and raw talent key parts of path to success
Roger Brasley, celebrity makeup artist, hair and brand stylist, counts prime positioning and elite talent…
By Aisha M. Taylor
Get Into This: Job-Seeking Gains for Women Means Keep Pushing Ladies
Take advantage of prime moment where unemployment is declining
Now is a prime time to take advantage of what experts are saying is a…
By Janell Hazelwood
Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You: How to Handle Job Rejections
Every 'no' leads to an eventual 'yes,' so stay positive and persistent
Here’s three simple ways to ward off the Job Seeker Blues. You’ll get your dream…
By Jamie Harrison
Yandy Smith: Good Credit Equals Bigger and Better Boss Moves
Hustlepreneur talks importance of building a good financial rep early
Reality TV star and hustlapreneur Yandy Smith talks good credit with beauty entrepreneur Sabrina Carson…
By Yandy Smith
How to Draft a Resume They Can’t Say No To
Winning factors that can lead to more open doors
These creative factors will mean the difference between a job offer and a rejection.
