LJNRadio: Employment Notebook

A balanced life, with an appropriate amount of time dedicated to an employee’s personal life, and work, is something that companies value. How is this life-work balance achieved, and why can it help you get hired? Lisa Rangel, founder of Chameleon Resumes, joins the show to answer these questions, and dive into more detail on how you can achieve life-work balance. 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.

The conversation about a company's culture, and the effects on productivity, satisfaction and overall success, is a widely popular one. In this episode, Chris Cancialosi discusses some strategies for changing that culture from within the organization if needed, instead of waiting for management to make adjustments. Chris is a managing partner and founder of gothamCulture, and he argues to Tim Muma that everyone has the capability to improve a company's culture from the inside. 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.

Job stress is one of the top causes of stress in American adults, and these levels have increased in recent years, according to The American Institute of Stress. With growing workloads, issues with co-workers, anxiety over job security, and the pressure to balance work and personal lives, many Americans are feeling the effects of a stressful life. Neca Smith, leadership and management trainer, joins LJNRadio to discuss stress in the workplace and tips for managing that stress effectively. 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.

When it comes to the workplace, one item that may or may not be present is the idea of gratitude, whether it is expressed in words or actions. Andria Corso, founder of C3 Coaching and Consulting, has worked with a variety of Fortune 100 C-Suite leadership teams, and she brings that perspective to LJNRadio. In Andria's experience, gratitude holds plenty of power in the workplace and she has some different ways it looks and sounds, as well as the impact it can have on everyone. 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.

Do you really know what you want from your career? Many of us know what we want from our careers; however, some of us get stuck in a quest for perfection. This can cause individuals to want to keep their options open and be reluctant to commit (read: What if I make the wrong choice? What if something better comes along?). Janet Matta, a Career Advisor at the University of Washington, joins the show to explore how to make good career decisions that will move your career 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.

When discussing influence, there are some important factors to consider, particularly when you're deemed an extrovert. Denise Brouillette joins Tim Muma to share her insight and perspective on the rules of influence for this group of people. As CEO of LeaderXpress, Denise has been helping individuals with strategic leadership consultancy for nearly 20 years, which includes tips on influencing other effectively. 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.

Striking the balance between fashionable yet professional clothing in the office can be difficult. Although work ethic and motivation are often key contributors to an employee’s success in the workplace, choosing professional clothing is also an important aspect of certain careers. Kat Griffin, founder and publisher of the website Corporette, joins LJNRadio to offer advice on choosing clothing that is both stylish and professional. 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.

Human resources professionals come in all shapes and sizes…from generalists to specialists in compensation, compliance, and more. With so many options, how is one to know how to be successful in such a vital part of their businesses? Alan Collins, founder of Success in HR and Author of “Winning Big in HR,” joins the show to share his insight on the growing field of Human Resources. 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.

In our technologically advanced world, the workplace could be anywhere you would like it to be. Many welcome the opportunity to work remotely, but the extent to which it helps and hurts is difficult to gauge. Jacque Vilet, president of Vilet International, has over 20 years' experience in international human resources and she tells Tim Muma that a true balance needs to be struck between virtual work and in-person communication. Jacque gives her perspective and some strategies to embrace the two effectively. 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'll find that most research shows a strong correlation between an employee's success and the effectiveness of his or her manager. Mark Murphy, founder and CEO of Leadership IQ, goes a step further in analyzing the value of face time with one's manager or leader. In fact, Leadership IQ recently did their own study to figure out the optimal amount of hours people spend with their boss, and the vital nature of this time. 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.