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How engineers can remain professionally active after retirement
Reading Time: 3 minutes By Joe Lampinen Many engineers find it difficult to settle into retirement. When you’ve been functioning at a high level for decades, it’s not uncommon to miss the intellectual challenges of your professional life. Fortunately, there are options that allow you to keep working well past retirement. Here’s what you need to know: Employers…
Eight Tips for a Greener Office
Reading Time: 2 minutes April 22 is Earth Day, and that’s the perfect opportunity to give your office an eco-friendly makeover! Here are eight tips for a greener office: 1. Use less paper, and store files in the cloud. Only print documents when it’s absolutely necessary. In all other cases, read them on your computer or device. In addition to…
Eight quick tips to stay energized at work
Reading Time: 3 minutes Whether you’re having trouble each morning focusing or the midafternoon slump always drags you down, feeling tired, distracted, or irritable at work isn’t good for your performance or wellbeing—or for your interaction with your coworkers! Read on for eight quick tips to stay energized at work. Make sure you get a good night’s rest. According…
Collaborating with a difficult co-worker: Do’s and don’ts
Reading Time: 3 minutes No matter how much you like your job, it doesn’t mean that all your co-workers are a pleasure to work with. In fact, it’s possible that one of your colleagues never fails to push your buttons, and you always dread having to bring up the issue. If this sounds familiar, then it might help to…
Transitioning from freelancer to full-time employee: do’s and don’ts
Reading Time: 3 minutes When you were in college, you started doing small developer gigs now and then, both for the experience and the money. Now, eight years later, you’ve built a successful freelance career as an app developer. You have a roster of steady, loyal clients who rely on you to always find a solution and meet…
Can you be friends with your boss? Do’s and don’ts
Reading Time: 3 minutes According to recent research, more and more professionals say they want a work environment that fosters workplace friendships. And that’s not surprising, since even though an increasing number of us enjoy flexible work arrangements and telecommuting options, the American Time Use Survey shows we still spend an average of 8.9 hours a day on work…
What to wear to the office this summer: Do’s and don’ts
Reading Time: 3 minutes Despite the fact that the Midwest and the East Coast were both blanketed in a late spring snowfall a couple of weeks ago, summer is on its way. Just imagine: in a couple of weeks you’ll be enjoying blue skies, warm sunshine, long evenings on the porch, and weekend barbecues with your friends! Work…
What to consider before taking extended maternity or paternity leave
Reading Time: 3 minutes From baby names and nursery furniture to daycare centers and college funds, the choices you’ll be making will all have an impact on your baby’s life. Some choices, however, will also have a significant impact on your own life. And one of those choices is whether to take extended maternity or paternity leave. Parental…
The etiquette edge: Use politeness to stand out
Reading Time: 3 minutes Holding open the door for a colleague. Sending a personal thank you email to a business stakeholder after a meeting. Turning off alerts on your phone when you’re at a business lunch. To some people, being polite is second nature. Other people, however, might not be aware that their behavior could be more considerate.…
Asking for references: Do’s & don’ts
Reading Time: 3 minutes You’ve applied for an awesome job with a great employer. Your first interview went well. Your second interview went gangbusters. And now you’re excitedly waiting for an offer of employment! But the offer never materializes. After week or so, you receive an email stating the company has hired another candidate. You’re confused: what could…