It seems like San Francisco is more intense and competitive, and LA is more laid back. But maybe not if you're trying to get into the entertainment industry. #losangeles #workculture #poll
I would talk to her and see what is bothering her, and I could listen to her. I would also advise her to do some relaxing exercises to relieve stress.
A stressful day at the Holiday Inn is when you are so fortunate to have the whole hotel completely full of guest and happy guests that are happy to be in their clean hotel rooms and you as a manager know that it's going to be a stressful day at the Holiday Inn hopefully all the employees come in and things are organized and things run smoothly but that's only if you have a good enough manager that knows what they're doing my days at the Holiday Inn very stressful and I felt taken advantage of and how did I overcome it well unfortunately they fired me and it probably was the best thing that ever happened to me and now I have a great job and I'm happy that I have a job and I'm happy that I have people that believe in me and know that I am a good hard worker with a good reputation. If we sholuld talk abou Are stressful day and how we could work through in stressful situation ist To justtalk about it with your superiors, naturally work your way through it , so if I were you don't have a stressful day of the Holiday Inn express because if you do communication Is to key to calming any situation down. And smile... ..
I usually restart my day on an average 100 times a day. I enjoy working with customers but let's be honest not all of them are the silent passive types. It will cause for a stressful day and environment so in order for me to restart I focus on a main goal and then hold my self accountable if I am bothered by something then I need to take a look at it.
I found this exciting blog post about creating a safe work culture and wanted to share it. Our company practices a lot of this!
Does yours?
Get your team to show appreciation for each other One easy and rewarding thing you can do to create a positive working environment is to actively show appreciation for your team, and encourage them to show appreciation for each other. This can be done in an unstructured way, by just encouraging your employees to be thankful to each other. Alternatively, this can be done in a more structured manner by using tools such as Mentimeter to create and hold reflection sessions with your team where you can share feedback. Test out this template with your team:
Make space for equal and open discussions The workplace should be the perfect place for open discussion. Discussion sessions can be a great opportunity for brainstorming and generating new ideas. When conducting group discussions, you may find that some team members will dominate the discussion. In order to promote a safe and positive environment for the whole team, develop a system where everyone gets the chance to voice their idea or opinion. Try out this discussion template to encourage a fair and open discussion with your team:
Learn about different personality types If you find that there are some tensions between team members in the group, you should tackle this proactively. Usually, any tensions between members are down to lack of communication and different personalities. Therefore, you will want to consider holding a workshop or presentation that looks at different types of personalities. This will help your team to get to know each other and understand how to work with each other better. A team that understands each other will definitely have a positive impact on your working environment.
Celebrate team wins A team that celebrates together, stays together. You will discover that most successes you have in your work are not down to one person, but a whole team. Be sure to celebrate wins in the workplace, no matter how big or small. This will not only help people to feel appreciated but also make them understand that they are having an important impact on the organization too! Get your team to decide on how they would like to celebrate their next win. This will help them feel more invested in their goal. Try out this interactive Mentimeter template to decide:
Spend time together not working Your employees are human, not resources or man-hours. Take some time to do a non-work related activity together. This can help to rejuvenate the team and also help them to see each other beyond their job title. If your team feels relaxed and comfortable in each other’s presence, this will create a positive and safe working environment.
Use anonymity where appropriate You can create a safe discussion environment by using anonymity where appropriate. This can be useful if you need to discuss sensitive topics or need to ask for very honest opinions or feedback on something. There are a number of ways of doing this, for example by using an anonymous feedback form. You can also use Mentimeter to collect anonymous feedback.
Reflect back on the week together Take time to reflect on what you and your team have achieved during the week. This is something that we do each week at Mentimeter. On Friday afternoons we set aside 15 minutes and use our tool to reflect on the past week. We look at a different area each week, but try to keep the discussion positive and focused on our learnings from the week, so that everyone has a great feeling when they leave the office on a Friday! Test out this Friday reflection template and take a look back on the week:
Trust your team As a leader, it is essential that you trust your team. Avoid micromanagement, or taking over tasks that others should be responsible for as this will cause your team to harbor negative feelings. Instead, nurture an environment of trust and give your team freedom (with responsibility, of course) and this will spread positivity throughout your employees.
Set boundaries and expectations together Create a positive and safe environment together by conducting a workshop where your team can set boundaries and expectations together. By creating these commitments together you will avoid team members from feeling that something has been ‘imposed’ on them, and instead they will feel more committed to the team's boundaries and expectations as this is something they have created together. Test out this template to find out what your team thinks is important so that you can create rules and boundaries:
Creating a positive and safe environment in the workplace is important for the well being of you and your team and it can be easily implemented and managed. Try some of these tips and see if you feel a difference. Good luck!
Labor Day as we know is a U.S. national holiday held the first Monday in September. For most, it marks the last weekend of summer and the start of the school year, but not many know how it came to be and why.
Back in the late 1800s, the holiday’s founders wanted to do two things: 1- unify union workers and 2- have a reduction in work time. Factory workers at that point were putting in 70 PLUS hard hours at their jobs!!
These long working hours caused many union organizers to focus on winning a shorter eight-hour workday that we typically see today. They also made sure that workers were given more days off, such as the Labor Day holiday, and reduced the workweek.
We don’t know about you, but we can’t imagine working 7 days a week with NO time off!
When would you have moments to spend with your family or catch up on errands or sleep?!
Have you ever worked at a job with very little time off? How did you handle it?
Share your tips with others!
Just wanted to give a shout out to the Walgreens my friend works at. I went in to pick her up to bring her out after her shift there. It was her 23'rd birthday and her boss before she left handed her a huge box of candy and a card with some balloons. It was the sweetest thing to know they actually give a damn about people.
The people and management were very nice. Everyone I worked with were very competent.
When you come across a job listing online it can provide a ton of information and sometimes be a bit overwhelming. Despite how tempted we might be to skim through the listing, it is important to take your time and read through each portion carefully.
Let’s break down the sections and find out what they mean and also why they are important!
-Job Title This is the name of the position you will hold at that company. Although it sounds obvious the title can have different meanings across different industries and companies, so be sure you do a little research if you are unsure. For example, editorial assistant and assistant editor may sound similar but are two different positions. Examine the job title closely for clues about the required experience in this position, the level of responsibility involved, the salary, and the nature of the work.
-Qualifications Also called requirements or experience, this section of a job description tells you the type of accomplishments the employer expects you to have. You may see things here like high school graduate or prior experience in… It's definitely not a deal-breaker if you do not have all of the qualifications listed, but the more you do possess the better the chances of landing the job.
-Responsibilities This is what you would be expected to do at the job on a day to day basis. Take a close look and decide if would you enjoy this type of work. Some job postings will occasionally phrase the responsibilities in odd terms, but if some things don't seem familiar, that's doesn't necessarily mean you shouldn't apply. However, if you're completely unfamiliar with ALL the responsibilities, it could be a sign this isn't the best position for you.
-Benefits and Pay While hourly salaries are often plainly stated, some companies tend to be a bit shy about sharing salaried positions. You may see phrases like "salary commensurate with experience" or "competitive salary" which do not reveal too much. When in doubt do some online searching if it isn’t directly stated to see if you can find out more info, or consider asking the recruiter what the position currently pays.
-About Us Most job postings will provide a little background info on the company, but you can also find even more info on the company’s website. Have this be your starting point in researching the company, and understanding its culture and values. This will certainly come up during the interview and will come in extra handy when they ask you why you want to work for them. You will also want to make sure this job is a place you want to be. If you don’t like what the company stands for you may want to move on.
By reviewing a job listing more closely you will be able to better determine if this is the job for you as well as learn a bit more about the role!
Remember if the job listing leaves you scratching your head don’t be afraid to do a little more research.
Good luck with your job search! : )
Please feel free to comment with any questions you have!
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