LJNRadio: Employment Notebook

Though it's often listed as one of the more important traits, ethical behavior in the workplace and in business is often questioned. Among all the fields, however, ethics may be most vital in journalism as people put their trust in what is said and written. Robert Drechsel, Director of Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin, gives Tim Muma the inside scoop on how stories are chosen, discussed and placed across all mediums. Robert also emphasizes the importance of consistency and accuracy when it comes to success in the industry. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

As an organization grows and continues to build its team, it can be a challenge to sincerely gather ideas from employees. Lawrence Scotland, director of integrated marketing for Coastal.com, says you should ditch the traditional suggestion box and get your diverse personnel excited about real innovation. Lawrence gives Tim Muma practical advice and examples of the different ways employers can make great use of the additional knowledge and experience in the organization. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

You may have heard the quote, “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” In many cases, using this advice in a professional setting can help you become an effective listener and, as a result, may have a positive impact on your career. To learn more about this topic, Jenna Connour chats with Jacqueline Whitmore – author, etiquette expert, and founder of The Protocol School of Palm Beach. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

Few topics drum up passionate debate and uncomfortable feelings as much as religion, especially when it comes up at work. While many will avoid it completely, our guest says that's not necessary as long as the employer and employees understand some guidelines. Jim Webber, an individual with 25 years experience as an employment lawyer and human resources manager, talks with Tim Muma about the key components regarding the discussion of religion at work. Jim brings us some great details and examples to keep in mind moving forward. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

Emotions play a huge role in our lives, but they can often be seen as a negative in the workplace. While people can't completely hide their emotions, it is important to find ways to keep them under control when appropriate. Susan Whitbourne, a professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, tells Tim Muma about the various ways individuals can harness their feelings and behaviors. Susan gives the listeners some insight into changing perspective, focus and reactions to various situations. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

It's common to read or hear about a variety of productivity hacks, often presented as tips to help you succeed in the workplace. Jim Stone, president and CEO of EvPsych Studio, brings his psychological experience to break down what strategies work, while understanding we each need our own recipes to be effective. He tells Tim Muma how we can figure out the tactics that fit best for your, and when you'll know it's all coming together. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

Whether it has to do with a more personal matter, a business-related complaint, or potentially firing someone, there are countless difficult conversations that need to be had at work. Jim Webber, a professional with more than 25 years of experience as an employment lawyer and human resources manager, gives us some tips on how to handle various situations, big or small. He tells Tim Muma how a personal issue needs a different tact than a legal one, and he fills the listeners in on some of the most important steps to take. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

With a significant number of American workers feeling disengaged at work, the problem of employee demotivation is widespread. While you may have a general idea of what motivates you in your career, now may be the time to explore your motivations in depth. In this podcast, Chester Elton, co-author of “What Motivates Me: Put Your Passions to Work,” explains the research he and co-author Adrian Gostick conducted on more than 850,000 employees – and how that research revealed important insight on how workers can identify and utilize their sources of motivation. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

Being assertive at work can be an important part of your career development. The delicate balance between being too passive or too aggressive may take practice and effort, but the outcome is often worth the hard work. Melody Wilding, licensed social worker and founder of her self-named career-coaching firm for young professional women and female entrepreneurs, joins LJNRadio to explain the techniques of being more assertive at work, and how assertiveness can improve your career. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

It's amazing how something that everyone says is extremely important in the world of employment continues to be an issue for these same groups. We're focusing on communication once again, but getting some fresh angles and perspective on why communication fails exactly. Dianna Booher joins Tim Muma to giver here experienced thoughts on this subject. Dianna is an internationally-recognized business communication expert and the author of more than 40 books, including "What More Can I Say? Why Communication Fails and What to Do About It." Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.