Articles tagged "Professional development"

How to transition back to work from maternity leave

I spent 14 glorious, albeit sleepless, weeks with my son after he was born. I had never been more in love, but I was ready—at least, I thought I was ready—to come back to work. Those first few weeks were nothing like I expected.

How to run virtual icebreakers that actually work

Years ago, I joined my first virtual meeting. The host started with the dreaded icebreaker: "your name and what you hope to get from this program." You could almost hear the groans.

Feedback at work: How automation can help you handle criticism like a pro

Feedback is like a multivitamin—really good for you, but hard to swallow. You may be a little hurt by constructive criticism from a supervisor, so you ignore the actual thing you need to work on.

Looking for work? Consider learning about automation.

Automation used to be something workers dreaded, a force that could replace jobs. Not anymore. Automation is a skill everyone can use to do their jobs better, and job seekers are increasingly realizing that.

Stay on top of your professional development with these 4 strategies

Since graduating from college years ago, I've learned that I don't know much at all.

An octopus attached to my face

Ever made a mistake? Me neither. Obviously. But hypothetically, were I to make a mistake, I imagine it would prompt terrible thoughts.

How to make the case for automation at work

If you're reading this, you likely understand how automation can help you save time on manual tasks so you can do the work you care about. But maybe you feel like you're the only one at this automation party. Here are some strategies to spread the word.

5 Creative Ways to Stand Out When Applying for a Job

Recently, Basecamp posted five new job openings. For those five openings, they received more than 4,000 applications.

Designing Your Work Life: Autonomy, relatedness, and competence (ARC)

At the end of the workday, we are the one responsible for making our job feel challenging and fun. Whether we are driving a bus or driving a corporate merger, this is true for any and every job.

Why being a manager is terrible...and wonderful

If you told me 20 years ago that I would be a manager—and actually enjoy it—I would've called you a dirty liar. And yet, here I am. I should back up a bit. My name is Scott, and I'm an Engineering Manager.