Long hours of sitting, unhealthy snacking, and high stress levels in the workplace can all take a toll on your physical wellbeing. To understand how an office job may be making employees unhealthy, and to gain insight on how to combat this, LJNRadio chats with Samantha Lippiatt, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Health and Fitness Travel – based in Port Melbourne, Australia.
Micromanagement can lead to a variety of pitfalls for companies and businesses – such as discouraged or disgruntled employees. Robert Naylor, Founder of Robert Naylor Coaching and Consulting, LLC, joins LJNRadio to discuss the signs and effects of micromanagement, and to explain how managers can effectively remedy their own micromanagement tactics.
Job stress is one of the top causes of stress in American adults, and these levels have increased in recent years, according to The American Institute of Stress. With growing workloads, issues with co-workers, anxiety over job security, and the pressure to balance work and personal lives, many Americans are feeling the effects of a stressful life. Neca Smith, leadership and management trainer, joins LJNRadio to discuss stre...
No one wants to hear the words, “You’re fired,” but many people may face this reality at some point in their careers. For a fired individual, the idea of searching for a new job (and the possibility of needing to explain the circumstance during job interviews) can be daunting. Jenny Foss, President of Ladder Recruiting Group and author of career blog JobJenny.com, discusses the details of handling a firing with grace.
For many employees, positive workplace culture is a key contributor to career-related success and satisfaction. To learn more about the deterrents for a positive company culture, and how these can be remedied, LJNRadio is joined by Liz Ryan, CEO and Founder of Human Workplace, Inc.–a career coaching and consulting business.
Every employee is unique, but some bring more talent, motivation, and value to their companies than others. Lou Adler, founder and CEO of The Adler Group (a training and search firm), joins LJNRadio to expound on his article, “There Are Only Four Types of People – Are You Hiring The Right Ones?” and to offer his advice for finding the best talent for your company.
Striking the balance between fashionable yet professional clothing in the office can be difficult. Although work ethic and motivation are often key contributors to an employee’s success in the workplace, choosing professional clothing is also an important aspect of certain careers. Kat Griffin, founder and publisher of the website Corporette, joins LJNRadio to offer advice on choosing clothing that is both stylish and profe...
Bakers make a variety of breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, pies, and confections, and they can work in several different environments, including independent bakeries, grocery stores, and commercial manufacturing facilities. Despite the variety in their occupation, bakers all share the common goal of creating baked goods that are ready for sale. Cindy Kienzle, Owner and Chief Baking Officer of The Hungry Monkey Baking Compan...
After a lengthy job search, you secure a great job offer. But, after informing your current manager of your decision to leave the company, he offers you a promotion and new salary that seems equally as promising. You’re at a crossroads: do you take the new job or stay with your current company? Contemplating the pros and cons of the counter offer can be a difficult process. Bernie Frazier, president of the career coaching f...
In the world of career advice, “find your passion” is a phrase that is often tossed around. But how exactly do you go about finding your passion and translate it into a career? Kathy Caprino, an international women’s career success coach and renowned career speaker and writer, sheds some light on the topic of discovering your passion and pursuing it in the form of a career.