Work Place Education

The Difference between Leadership and Management

Leadership & Management By Robert Boroff In most companies people assume that management equals leadership, but some companies have a management role separated from a leadership role. Although the difference may seem minimal, further investigation shows great contrast. According to the article “The difference between Leadership and Management,” “Leadership is…

The Importance of the Elevator Pitch

The Importance of the Elevator Pitch  By Robert Boroff For entrepreneurs and sales professionals of all industries, especially those who own or work for start-up companies, the elevator pitch is such a critical concept to master for success in the business world. The elevator pitch can sell a product, and…

Questions not to ask when Conducting an Interview

Question not to ask when Conducting an Interview By Robert Boroff When interviewing a candidate, the interviewer should refrain from asking the candidate questions that are illegal under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967. This act established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which enforces the laws pertaining to…

Creating a Learning Environment in the Office

Creating a Learning Environment in the Office By Robert Boroff Although the working day may already be packed with conference calls, emails, meetings, overtime, training, and much more, many employees may feel there is no time left in the day to participate in learning activities. Employees who are growing their…

How to Love Your Job

How to Love Your Job By Robert Boroff With the job market tight in today’s struggling economy, employees considering looking for new opportunities may begin to feel trapped in their current position; thus employees may begin to feel dissatisfaction with their employment. The individual’s point of view towards the matter…

Teach Ethics From the Top Down

Teach Ethics from The Top Down By Robert Boroff Unethical corporate behavior is linked to pressure from upper management to meet unrealistic business objectives and deadlines, according to an American Management Association and Human Resource Institute survey. Working in an environment with cynicism or diminished morale, improper training and a…

Employee Turnover

Employee Turnover By Robert Boroff Executives can directly control turnover in their departments by evaluating their own leadership ability, according to a communications expert. According to Florida State University study, many employees city their company managers and executives as the main reason for leaving a job, particularly if they are…

Essential Skills for Executives

Essential Skills For Executives By Robert Boroff Executives acquire many skills on their way up the corporate ladder. One of them is knowing how to prepare themselves to be good managers. A good manager is always looking for ways to hone their skills to help their climb to the next…

Navigating the Complicated Culture of Business

Navigating the Complicated Culture of Business By Robert Boroff When you're looking to make a good impression on an interview how much does your clothing influence the hiring manager? More than you think. Generally speaking, dress codes in business have become more lax over the years. Whether that is a…

Avoiding Hiring Mistakes

Avoiding Hiring Mistakes By Robert Boroff | Google + We have been told what to do when interviewing, but listed below are three common mistakes that must be avoided during the hiring process. 1. Emotional Hiring A great interviewer will not necessarily make a great worker. Often time interviewers make the mistake…