A Minneapolis Holiday
Yep – it’s here – that very special time of year – a Minneapolis Christmas. So, hook up the reindeer, dust off the sleigh and enjoy the ride. Let MPS Technical make your holiday season even sweeter with these delightful tips. Need some gift ideas for coworkers? Try: Artsy notepads and colored gel pens – or for the “everything tech” guy or gal in your office, try a Boogie Board E-writer or a package of Stylus pens. A package of unique socks for the coworker who’s always cold or a travel mug for the one with a long Consider a…
Happy Thanksgiving
Just one more sleep and Thanksgiving Day will be upon us – we can smell those mouthwatering aromas and hear the laughter of family and friends already. Not to mention the football game in the background! Thanksgiving – that one day – 24 hours – 1440 minutes – 86,400 seconds – set aside for gratitude. So don’t forget to thank: Employees: Valued and appreciated employees stay engaged and are less apt to check out the “grass is greener” theory. Coworkers: It ensures a happier, more positive work culture – which benefits everyone. Clients: Clients who know you care, have a…
Should You Date a Coworker?
The workplace is a community where relationships are inevitable, but the question “Should you date a coworker” is one of those questions for which both “yes” and “no” would be appropriate answers. If your company’s policy strictly forbids dating or interoffice relationships, then, obviously, “no.” However, if there is no policy prohibiting interoffice romance, then feel free to date. Still, it is smart to stay away from dating your boss or someone who reports directly to you. After all, dating shouldn’t cause you to take leave of your senses. Make sure pursuing that love-interest won’t cost your job. Chances are…
Breaking up is Hard to Do
There’s a trick to the Graceful Exit. It begins with the vision to recognize when a job, a life stage, a relationship is over – and to let go. It means leaving what’s over without denying its value. ~ Ellen Goodman This article is not about why someone leaves a job but how. It assumes a quality relationship between an employer and an employee who wishes, for whatever reason, to leave their job and move on. Change is hard, even in the best of times. Mixed feelings are often the norm as going forward can feel both adventurous and scary,…
15 Tips to Help You Talk to Your Supervisors and Managers
You aren’t alone if you have difficulty communicating with your supervisors or managers. The thought of disagreeing or pointing out a concern evokes a range of emotions from discomfort to stress to panic – even fear of losing one’s job. We perceive something “bad” might happen. These emotions occur because we engage the limbic part of the brain which is responsible for the “fight or flight” response. How our limbic systems react to confrontation has a lot to do with our value systems, core beliefs, and self-confidence. It also has a great deal to do with how you learned to…
Growing a Career in Manufacturing: Raise, Promotion or New Job?
Part Three, Raise, Promotion or New Job? (Read Part I – Developing a Professional Resume here and Part II – Moving Forward here.) Time to receive a promotion or a raise in pay? Can you negotiate with your present employer or is it time to jump ship? Does it make sense to job hop for a bump of fifty- cents per hour? Will the risk of leaving justify the reward of higher pay elsewhere? There can be numerous reasons your present employer may not be able to offer you a raise or a better position. Several sources say many people change…