Business Networking

Can You Learn a Lesson in Management From Your Television

Can You Learn a Lesson in Management From Your Television? By Robert Boroff | Google + Do you ever find yourself wondering whether the people highest up in your company really now what it feels like to actually work for their company. The new reality show, Undercover Boss, offers CEO’s the opportunity…

Successful Up and Coming Careers

Successful Up and Coming Careers By Robert Boroff | Google + Even with the economy in it’s current state, there are many industries and jobs that are still thriving today. With more people out of work, many people are going back to school. It is extremely important to know what degrees and…

Managing the New and Improved Virtual Office

Managing the New and Improved Virtual Office By Robert Boroff | Google + Telecommuting for the majority of the work week is becoming one of the most popular trends for employees in today’s business world. This way of working is also one of the most hands-off management styles. Whether working from their…

Salary Negotiation Tips

Salary Negotiation Tips By Robert Boroff | Google + No one likes to negotiate a salary. These conversations are always a bit awkward and unpleasant. But, like so many other things in life, salary negotiations are a necessary evil. It may not be fun or easy, but learning to (and becoming comfortable…

Is Your Position of Power Going to Your Head?

Is Your Position of Power Going To Your Head? By Robert Boroff | Google + It’s a story we all know well, somebody you know reaches the position they’ve been striving for throughout their entire career and suddenly your once humble colleague becomes an arrogant manager. Often people in this predicament become…

10 Tips to Create Stronger Teams

10 Tips To Create Stronger Teams By Robert Boroff | Google + Management Matters - 10 Tips To Create Stronger Teams Communicate goals clearly. When those goals are not clear, disagreements will erupt as employees try to define goals themselves. By clearly laying out goals, everyone begins in the same place and…

Get Linked In

Get Linked In By Robert Boroff | Google + If you don’t have a LinkedIn account, get one already! Even if you are not actively seeking employment, you should still use LinkedIn to build your professional career. Also, it will be incredibly useful if/ when you decide to make a career-enhancing move.…

Climbing the Corporate Ladder

Climbing The Corporate Ladder By Robert Boroff | Google + Climbing the corporate ladder is an ongoing process that could take years to reach your ultimate goal. To help keep executives moving up the rungs, AllBusiness.com offers these tips: 1. Get advice from the top. Be on the lookout for successful individuals…

Networking Strategies for “Reserved” Executives

Networking Strategies For "Reserved" Executives By Robert Boroff | Google + Not every executive is comfortable talking to large crowds or the board of directors, and not all are energized by contact with others. Judy Rosemarin, an executive development coach and president of Sense-Able Strategies Inc., offers tips for turning the introvert…

Make Your Resume Sparkle

Make Your Résumé Sparkle By Robert Boroff | Google + I’m sure you’ve seen QR codes everywhere recently, on newspapers and products most definitely. QR codes are those bar codes that you can scan with your smartphone. Did you know that people are beginning to add them to their resume? They are…