Chicago Executive Coaching Examiner

Are you hiring?

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 10:42:01 -0700

Here are a couple of interesting articles about hiring:

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Surviving bad news and disaster without curling up into the fetal position

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:23:20 -0700

Everyday we may hear bad news about the economy, local or world events. Sometimes, the bad news creeps into our own lives. We find that the groceries and gasoline that purchase this week cost a lot more than the groceries we purchased last week...

Booz-Allen's advice on managing in a recession

Fri, 29 May 2009 09:53:59 -0700

Booz-Allen has several whitepapers advising managers on what to do in a recession. They have advice to manufacturing and operations, technology, sales, HR and innovation. Below are the papers on developing talent (HR) and promoting innovation.&...

Does your organization value its employees?

Wed, 27 May 2009 10:25:03 -0700

Does your organization value its employees? What are some ways you can show employees they are valued?Pay and compensation that is commensurate with duties and comparable to the industryRecognition of consistent service and contributionProfessi...

Communicating with confidence

Sun, 24 May 2009 08:35:27 -0700

How do you communicate with confidence? Do you have a need to give presentations before groups? Do you ever feel uncertain or have you ever felt your confidence waning? Think about these things for your next big presentation.Do you have an agen...

Do you resist change?

Wed, 20 May 2009 10:19:25 -0700

Have you found yourself afflicted with the panic of the day? Do you realize that tough times call for changes that you are unwilling to make? Check out this article to find out if you are resisting change: For more info: It's Raining Lemons, So...

Options for out of work professionals

Tue, 19 May 2009 09:27:29 -0700

We've heard it before, many people are out of work. It is also taking longer to find the next opportunity. It is not a good idea to do nothing during your time off. It is tempting thinking that you are getting this vacation you really need or ...

How layoffs creating a challenging market

Sun, 17 May 2009 11:02:59 -0700

There are four generations in the workplace today. Besides the differences in expectations and work ethic - even within the generations - there are the issues of knowledge management and leadership. The following article states that baby boomers may ...

Helping yourself in retirement

Thu, 14 May 2009 08:16:21 -0700

Helping yourself in retirement is becoming more important as time goes on. Important because social security will not provide for all of your needs, if it is available. There may be things you wish to do in retirement that require planning and ...

Social networking to find jobs

Tue, 12 May 2009 11:28:21 -0700

Many job seekers are now using social networking sites to job hunt. The report below shows how well it is catching on.

For more info: Job Angels.

Dress for success

Sat, 09 May 2009 12:04:38 -0700

What does your dress say about you. As you look for work, it is still a good idea to dress for success. While this often means the way you look physically and the clothes you wear, it also means attitude. Poor attitude is the number one problem in in...

Management mistakes in a recession

Sat, 09 May 2009 11:57:37 -0700

Managers can be under quite a bit of pressure in a recession. Employees look to managers for answers and reassurance and managers may not have the answers. Managers may be uncertain about their own future. Many feel that organizations are more ...

Top ways to hurt your chances at a new job

Mon, 04 May 2009 18:21:49 -0700

This is a list of things NOT to do when looking for a new job:Lie or fudge the truth about your background on a resume or in conversations with anyone about employment.Bad mouth a previous employer even if you believe what you say. Pay or provide com...

Job hunting

Sat, 02 May 2009 21:21:59 -0700

Success in job hunting means you have to have a system for developing high quality leads and having those leads come to you regularly. When you get a lead, don't sit on it. Acting right away can tell you whether or not it is a possibility and often l...

Building relationships

Sat, 02 May 2009 21:18:09 -0700

As we edge closer to the second half of the year, this becomes a good time to remind yourself to build relationships. One of the things you need is patience when building relationships. This is especially true if you aim to network with very s...

Handling interruptions

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:41:16 -0700

Not only are we being asked to do more but out co-workers are asking for more. How is it possible to get your heavier workload done and deal with people asking for your time?1. Practice good startup and cleanup - Leave your desk clean at the e...

Chicago's economy diversified but dislocated workers still must think differently

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:11:02 -0700

Chicago has long been known to survive economic ups and downs because of the diversified economies. Chicago had lots of manufacturing but also banks, real estate firms, insurance companies, retail and just about anything else you can imagine. H...

Tips for surviving the recession

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:49:26 -0700

A lot of people fail to consider the importance of planning and prioritizing during this time. Many feel as if they should be doing something. Michael Melcher provides five important guidelines that can be used throughout your career. If you ar...

Feeling overwhelmed? Youre not alone

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:41:00 -0700

Many workers are feeling the stress of additional work, longer hours and insecurity. Employers can respond by supporting workers.

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Increased Workload, Workplace Pressure and Stress Taking Toll on Workers

Age discrimination

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:58:46 -0700

Does age discrimination actually occur or is it in the minds of older workers? A recent article in ExecuNet.com's Executive Insider Newsletter stated the average age of executives placed between 2006 and 2008 ranged between 45 and 47 years old....