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The Week Ahead: May 19, 2013

By Laurie on May 19th in Human Resources

Hello, everyone. Happy Sunday. I am really excited about the week ahead. More training for my upcoming race and a webinar with Jennifer McClure. And after traveling more than 10,000 air miles in seven days, I am glad to be home. My ears hurt from all of that flying. Something that hasn’t happened in a [...]

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Day Off: Bleached

By Laurie on May 18th in Human Resources

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F@#k It Friday: Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning

By Laurie on May 17th in Human Resources

I am not a strong swimmer, but I don’t always wear a flipper or mask. And I got into some trouble in the water, last week. It happened quickly. The experience was quiet. There was no thrashing or waving of my hands. I couldn’t get my mouth and nose above the water line. And I [...]

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Good Work Gets Noticed

By Laurie on May 16th in Human Resources

Here’s the best career advice I was ever given. “Good work gets noticed.” I know you don’t believe me. You think you are doing an awesome job and lighting the world on fire. But no one notices. And you feel jacked by the system. This is important: You are not doing good work. I’m sorry. [...]

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6 Steps to Getting a Raise

By Laurie on May 15th in Human Resources

Everyone wants to know how to get a raise. Don’t ask at the wrong time. If your company has an annual review process, ask then. If you don’t have an annual review process, try to sync your request with your hire date. Have the right kind of data. How have you made the company money? [...]

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