Author Archives: Sandy Shore

Manager’s role: Appealing or appalling?

Do you have what it takes to be a boss?

Some people are natural managers. They love to lead, drive performance and contribute to the broader goals of a company. The perks also can be enticing — more money and perhaps even an office or expense account. . . . read more Read More

From gossip to attitude, mistakes can hurt careers

Sometimes, it’s the little things that can trip up a career.

How well you work is always key to your success. But you can hurt yourself with an offhand comment to a colleague in a break room, a tendency to criticize new policies or relying too much on e-mail to communicate with co-workers and clients.

Here are some of the biggest mistakes you can make on the job, and tips about how to avoid them . . . read more Read More