Top 6 Benefits of Dogs in the Workplace

Top 6 Benefits of Dogs in the Workplace A dog  isnt just for Christmas, it is for lifeand in some cases the workplace too! Introducing a furry friend to your office, not only  add a bit of cuteness to your day, but believe it or not, it could also boost the productivity of your workforce! Many of us could only dream of having a pet in the office to keep us company and lighten the mood when times get  tough,  but its not always feasible for a lot of workplaces. Obviously things like allergies and terms of rent have to be considered; however, if theres no real reason holding you back, why not give it some thought? There are a number of benefits of having an office pet and it could be just what you need to boost team morale! Though I get that having a St Bernard in the office could cause some chaos (albeit amazing!), whats to rule out something smaller? Here are some of the top reasons why enlisting a four legged friend for the office could be the best decision you could make  (any excuse for me to look at cute animals): 1) Reduce stress How can you not feel at ease when looking into the cheerful  eyes  of a dog?  Its an instant mood booster and miraculously  all the stress of work seems to dissipate as soon as a pet is around. They must have magic powersor maybe theyre just too cute not to smile! https://twitter.com/DogOIympics/status/825772942197788673 2) Brings the team together An office dog  can be an incredibly powerful bonding tool. In a lot of offices, people like to keep themselves to themselves; but how would this change if suddenly a pet was introduced to the workplace? My bet is that suddenly everyone would want to be where the dog  is and well I neverthey just so happen to be spending time with each other in the process! It will also become a shared  interest among employees, creating a new  point of conversation. https://twitter.com/TheFemaIeBible/status/825591560318439424 3) Encourages healthy living If you have an office dog, it will require walking from time to time and your staff need exercise for the sake of their wellbeing just as much. By sharing the responsibility among the team, or creating a  dog walking rota, it will encourage your employees to be active and get some fresh air. The reduced stress levels will also do everyones health a world of good! https://twitter.com/dognkitty/status/825632385219727360 4) Increased productivity Taking short breaks away from your desk to spend time with the dog, or take it for a walk, could work wonders for your employees productivity. Research has found that giving yourself a bit of a breather allows you to give your mind a bit of a break and return to your work feeling refreshed and engaged. Illustrator John Stortz and his dog Wolfgang traveled the world pic.twitter.com/adjxnfZnan Aesthetic Sharer ZHR (@CGdrawing) January 29, 2017 5) Pets  wont have to be left alone It doesnt just benefit your employees of course, the dogs will thank you too! Dogs dont like to be left on their own for too long and neither is it fair to do so. By allowing employees to bring their pet to the office it means that they dont have to worry about leaving them at home  all day long, or find someone to look after  them. This may also encourage staff to work longer hours, as they wont be rushing home to check on their animals. https://twitter.com/HiIarlous/status/825721452209065988 A few things to consider: Make sure that animals are allowed in the building. Check that employees are not allergic to or scared of dogs. Be sure the dog  is trained and will behave. Make sure the animal is contained and wont escape! Provide all the necessary food, drink, etc. for the  dog. [Top Image Credit:  Pablo]

Writing a College Writing Book on Paper and Resume

Writing a College Writing Book on Paper and ResumeWriting a college writing book on paper and resume is something that I have seen a lot of people go through. There are many ways to do it and different approaches, but the good news is that you don't have to spend an entire year trying to write one. There are ways you can leverage your time in a way that is effective and efficient.The first thing you need to do before writing a college writing book on paper and resume is to make sure that the material you're going to use is written correctly. It's easy to get caught up in the overall content of the book and not do enough research to make sure you're doing right. Making sure you read, look at other material, and look at samples of successful books to make sure it has the content you need to create. This will save you time and money by preventing you from being tempted to re-invent the wheel when you have so much work already done.When you're done with the writing of the writing book on paper and resume, then you're ready to write the letters of recommendation for the professor you're working with. Getting those letters will be crucial to getting him or her to hire you and giving you a chance to move forward into the program. There are tons of ways to do this including personal referrals, but it's always important to make sure the professor knows who you are and what you've done.Another step in your writing book on paper and resume are to send it to your target employer. Sending it will help the hiring manager to know you've done your homework before sending you off to the interview. It's important to tell them why you want to be their employee so they can see how qualified you are. They will also see that you've put in the work to make yourself as desirable as possible.With that being said, you're still not done writing your writing book on paper and resume. By the time you've sent it out and you've received it back, you've got to take care of the formatting for it. You have to ensure that all the information in the letters of recommendation is in the proper format so they can actually use the letters of recommendation to help with their hiring decision.Your next step is to start contacting potential employers and sending your resume in. This is something that you do throughout the year, but it's especially important for those final weeks leading up to the hiring deadline. Since it's hard to research and write in one sitting, this is another reason why you'll want to make sure you do more than just the writing part of the book on paper and resume.At the end of the day, you're going to do plenty of editing to ensure the writing book on paper and resume is as good as it can be. It's always a good idea to have someone else do some of this before you hand it over to someone else to edit. You'll find you can save a lot of time and money by having someone else do the first draft before you hand it over.If you feel like you can do more to help you r career, you'll want to start writing a college writing book on paper and resume. It doesn't have to be too technical or too lengthy to write. It's a great way to show that you've done your homework and you're ready to move forward with your career.

You Should Embrace a Little Boredom in Your Life Heres Why Marla Gottschalk

You Should Embrace a Little Boredom in Your Life Heres Why Marla Gottschalk Photo Credit: jzaccordesigns.com Have you ever wondered why your best ideas always seem to arrive in the shower â€" or while you are on a walk â€" or first thing when you wake up? Well, it is no coincidence. Researchers have known for years that your brain requires peace (and quiet) to connect disparate elements that are churning behind the scenes. This is why you experience increased creativity during down time. With our busy technology-packed lives, we tend to equate feeling busy with well-being. However, your brain may be begging for a bit of boredom. So, make a point to schedule time to be completely quiet. If your are very still â€" you may even hear the faint sound of your own drummer. To learn more â€" visit my YouTube channel (yes, Im experimenting there) and find the playlist:  http://bit.ly/2y0Tans Manoush Zomordi: How Boredom Can Lead to Your Most Brilliant Ideas. Breaking our technology habit can be a challenge. However, it is more about empowerment, than time spent. Zomordis, Bored and Brilliant initiative opened the eyes of thousands. Genevieve Bell: The Value of Boredom. Bell educates us concerning how (and   when) the notion of boredom and its negative connotation â€" developed. She further explores how technology impacts this dynamic. Rollo May. Rollo May on Boredom Creativity. Existential psychologist Rollo May, questions our use of toys (technology?) to avoid boredom â€" and how boredom pushes you toward your own imagination. Cal Newport. Quit Social Media. The author of Deep Work: Rules For Success in a Distracted World talks about how a lack of social media, has positively impacted his own life and work. He discusses the addicting nature of the medium and what might happen if we would consider leaving it behind. Read more about this topic: Dr. Marla Gottschalk writes about life and career as a LinkedIn Influencer. Her posts have also appeared at various outlets worldwide â€" including US News World Report, Forbes, Quartz and The World Economic Forum.

Space And The Single Lady - Women Homeowners On The Rise!

Space And The Single Lady - Women Homeowners On The Rise! Today’s “single ladies” are not waiting for a diamond, but instead, opting for a ring of a different kind â€" a key ring. An annual survey conducted by the  National Association of Realtors   and confirmed by homes.com found that eighteen percent of the homes sold to first-time buyers went to single women. That’s ten percent above first-time purchases by single men. The fact that single women are outpacing single men in homeownership is not a 2017 phenomena. Single women, as far back as the 1990’s, have been serious about their housing needs. Walter Molony, a spokesperson for the National Association of Realtors, told the  New York Times  that men get more serious about housing  when they “meet the right woman.” While single women still want a purposeful relationship, they also want assets, and they aren’t afraid to put their money up front. Money Talks The desire to invest wisely and have equity in a home is something that speaks to single women. The median house price paid by men is reported to be $157,000, with women close behind. A recent report by the  Pew Research Center  showed that the gender pay gap still exists, but women are nonetheless spending a median of $146,300 on a new home. Women Homeowners: What Women Want So just what do women look for in a house? Grace Ingravallo of Provident Legacy Real Estate Services says she sees a strong trend in Hoboken and Jersey City areas. Ingravallo states that her single female clients “are very specific and focus on what they need. Women tend to like spaces that make sense. Layout and practicality take precedence over square footage.” She also noted that women are more likely than men to “feel out” a space and look at the lighting and “energy” of a property. Single Women Want No Nonsense According to Ingravallo, “Women love the simplicity of a bright white kitchen that just feels good. They tend to have very good ideas on how they want to transform the space. Whether it be as simple as paint colors or renovating, they know what they like and what they want.” This point of view is reiterated by Caren Waxman, a decorator in Bergen County, New Jersey. She says the single ladies on her client roster want an “organized and purposeful sense of space. They want a comfortable, yet stylish, no nonsense presence.” Location, Location In Philadelphia, the majority of single women favor small, three-bedroom homes in more residential areas just outside of Center City. They prefer places like South Philly, where they can park in their own garage, and drive ten minutes to work. A neighborhood helps them feel safe, while not being disconnected from others and activities. Sherrie Boyer, of Coldwell Banker Preferred Center City, says for her single clients, “onsite parking is almost mandatory â€" or a lot/garage within a couple blocks.” The same is true for urban areas like Hoboken and Jersey City, where the trend, as Ingravallo puts it, is on “convenience, especially for the single women professionals.” Beautiful Inside and Out One thing for certain, women like a space that flows. Boyer says her Philadelphia clientele may like time on their own, but they also do a substantial amount of entertaining. Her last few clients have opted for “beautiful homes with very generous footprints on the first floor â€" kitchens that flow into dining rooms, and dining rooms that flow into living rooms or great rooms.” They also want things like decent sized guest rooms, a home office, separate TV room and patio or roof deck. A Room of One’s Own Boyer reports that single ladies absolutely don’t want an insignificant master. “Everyone wants an amply proportioned master suite with brightly lit closet space, and a walk-in shower.” While the tub can be in the guest bathroom, Boyer matched one recent woman with a “gracious soaking tub in her bathroom”. For sure, each woman wants her space to mirror her needs in the present moment, while keeping some options open. One Cook in the Kitchen In terms of kitchen space, women seem to prefer open formats with ample counter space. Boyer says her Center City clients don’t mind storing dishes in the living room if they have room to chat and gal around in their kitchen space. Waxman says her single clients like a space that is “multi-purposeful.” This could mean a bench with storage or a room that doubles up on duties â€" like an office with a sofa bed. For the single lady, home is where the heart is. Many single women are not waiting for someone to make their house a home. Instead, they take on house hunting head on â€" with or without “Mr. Right”.  This guest post was authored by Rana Waxman Rana Waxman parlays years of work experience in several fields into web content creation aligned with client needs. Ranas versatile voice is supported by a zest for research, a passion for photography, and desire to provide clients with a purposeful presence online. In her non-writing hours, Rana is a happy yogini, constant walker, avid reader, and sometimes swimmer.

What Are The Most Common Ways Of Writing Resume?

What Are The Most Common Ways Of Writing Resume?There are many different ways of writing resume. Some of them may seem obvious, but other might be different from others. How about some of the more obscure ones? Just for kicks, here's a quick rundown on what might be the more unusual ones:- Being a great scientist. You know that to be true in the case of movies, but you can't think of another example of it? Well, let me tell you this, if you're great at biology, you can mention that when submitting your resume.- Having a good academic history. Maybe this is the most important part of your resume. It gives people an idea of your career and gives you a head start in the interview process.- Having a way with words. Most people think that resumes should have nothing but a few lines about themselves. They want their resume to be one of a kind, so the best way to go about this is to be creative.- Having an eye for color. There are many different ways of writing resume, but this doesn't mean you should use computer software to make it look pretty; it just means that you should know how to express yourself in other colors, such as red, orange, yellow, and green.- Being detail oriented. Remember, to a reader, all resumes are the same. It's the details that make them different.- Being able to relate to things people say. Everybody has heard the saying 'you're either with us or against us.' Well, you could add something to it by being able to put yourself in the shoes of someone else. Hopefully by now you've been able to see that there are many different ways of writing resume. You just need to be able to find what works for you.

Employer Brands That Suck

Employer Brands That Suck A client of mine just had an employment offer rescinded. He was upfront from the beginning about an accommodation that he needed for employment and was told by Human Resources it would not be a problem. The companys legal department thought differently which led to the offer being rescinded. After dozens of interviews and weeks of his time discussing a we need to fill this job by yesterday position, he no longer has an offer in hand. So why is it that a policy that seemed so black and white to general counsel was not even on the radar of the head of Human Resources? Isnt HR the keeper of all the rules and policies? What does this lack of knowledge and communication say about this companys employment brand?Companies dont only have a product brand;   they also have an employer brand which is just as important. People talk about bad interview experiences with just as much gusto as they discuss bad customer service experiences. Glassdoor is a great example of this in action.Here are some tell-tale signs of a bad employer brand. I have seen all of them and not just in small companies but Fortune 500s in finance, health care, consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals. Some of the countrys most beloved company brands have lousy employer brands.A company career site that forces you to go through a ridiculously laborious process to apply for an open position. Hint: Passive job seekers (those that are currently employed, but seeking other options) wont spend the time muddling through the companys arduous online form. And active job seekers probably wont do it more than once or twice. Can you imagine a company trying to engage potential customers by asking them to fill out endless forms? Of course not.A company employment application that asks you to list your social security number. Hint: This application was probably created before the Internet and phishing scams and never updated. There is absolutely no reason for an employer to know your social security number before you ha ve an employment offer. Does anyone freely give out their social security number to companies they are considering doing business with?A company that never responds to your resume submission, claiming they can only respond to candidates they are interested in. Hint: It doesnt take much manpower to set up an auto-responder acknowledging that the resume was received and it doesnt take that much more effort to send an   email explaining why the person isnt right for the open position.A company that attends a job fair and staffs it with a representative that tells everyone they meet to go to the company website to apply for jobs online. This is usually a company that is at the job fair to create some positive PR, not one that has any intention of hiring on the spot or even conducting first round interviews.I truly understand that it is an employers market, that companies are stretched, that miscommunication happens, and that sometimes things fall through the cracks. But when a companys reputation is on the line, A-list companies do everything in their power to keep their promise of value intact and keep customers happy. Job seekers are customers too. Shouldnt companies be concerned with creating a positive interview experience for them?

Wait, your e-mail address is what

Wait, your e-mail address is what 26 Flares 26 Flares Attention Job Seekers:  Please make sure your e-mail address is professional.  Thank you. Why is it that 98% of job seekers have a professional e-mail address, while many  still choose e-mails like kissyface23@email.com?  Like most people, recruiters first see the senders e-mail address before opening.  In the case of online resume submittal, a candidates e-mail address is truly the first impression made.  One particular story that sticks in my mind is from a few years ago.  A co-worker of mine, Stacey, was recruiting for a technical opening and was just getting to reviewing resumes she received over night for the position.  Without warning Stacey blew up into laughter.  She had received a resume from someone using kinkyboots420@email.com as their address.  Kinkyboots?  As if kinkyboots wasnt enough, this superstar candidate wanted employers to know  his/her favorite number as well420.  You cant get much more nutty banana party than this. Although kinkyboots most likely wasnt offered a job with our client, this particular job seeker provided a non-stop source of comedic relief within our team, living on in infamy.  Other staffing professionals have similar stories surrounding unprofessional job seekers.  If youre friends with a recruiter, ask them to tell you a story about one, not only will you laugh but youll learn what not to do in your job search. If for some reason you arent friends with a recruiter, then make friends.  They are some of the hardest working, most determined, and hilarious people youll meet.  Back to business I go. Most of you, hopefully all of you reading this have mastered utilizing a professional e-mail addresses.  Lets use my name to provide some examples of professional addresses. R.DeMatteo@e-mail.com Rich.DeMatteo@e-mail.com RichardDeMatteo@e-mail.com RichieD@e-mail.com (nick names are OK, as long as they are appropriate) DeMatteo@e-mail.com Rich.B.DeMatteo@e-mail.com Easy enough, right?  Combinations of first, middle, and last name should do the trick.  Here are some examples of unprofessional e-mail addresses: SlickRick@e-mail.com BigPimpRich@e-mail.com LOSTfan98@e-mail.com Ineedajob@e-mail.com (desperation never helps) HotPants27@e-mail.com KornOnTheJob@-email.com What have we learned?  Stay away from hobbies, desperation, inappropriate numbers, and anything that Hannah Montana wouldnt say. Homework Assignment: Do any of the recruiters reading this have anything to add?  Share some of the awkward, wacky, or just nutty e-mail addresses youve come across.  Feel free to change up the given address a bit, no need to give away anyones e-mail.