“They just don’t ‘get’ how we talk to clients.”
“I had my best person train them - but they’re just not there yet.”
“I cannot believe they thought it was OK to speak up at the all-hands. They only just joined the company.”
How far do you typically get before the cracks start showing in your new colleagues? Before that appealing candidate becomes a Challenging Employee?
If the answer is “not very far,” read on - we have thoughts.
Read MoreLike many pandemic-era employees, you may have recently received an email along the lines of:
“We’re delighted to welcome all employees back to our offices soon!”
“After the successful transition to remote working, we have decided to close all offices and continue working from home.” Or
“We are permanently adopting a hybrid-work model.”
Upon opening your long-awaited (/potentially dreaded) email, you might be experiencing a mixed bag of emotions. After all, the tosses and turns of the pandemic have tested us all.
Whether you are excited to return to office or are feeling nervous about fully remote or hybrid, here are some suggestions on how to excel.
Guest post by Eilidh Corrigan
Read MoreAt Pencil or Ink, we have a lot to say about leadership communications, using LinkedIn, creating the right resume, and interviewing well.
In that spirit, we’re pleased to share these free resources for anyone navigating a career move: career positioning, resume creation, LinkedIn profile recommendations, and behavioral interview questions.
Read MoreIn work and in life, there are few skills as powerful or as underrated as listening well. But not many people are naturally good at it. And in business, listening well is a must.
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