Communicate effectively to earn back your manager's trust Communication is the first step to regaining a manager's trust after a major mistake, whether you're articulating what you've learned from your blunder or letting your boss know how you plan to improve, Chrissy Scivicque writes. It's important to make good on your promises while you're trying to regain trust. U.S. News & World Report (6/30)Tips for working with your spouse If you work with your spouse, set aside specific times when you both can unplug and focus on being a couple, James Schultz writes. A willingness to divide responsibilities and compromise will make for a happy marriage and successful work relationship. Entrepreneur online (6/30)
Do-it-yourself vs. Doing it right A highly-engaged workforce drives results and employee engagement programs are key to success. But most companies still lack on-the-ground programs for employee engagement and alignment. Learn how to leverage time and resources with a social recognition program in the whitepaper "Do-it-yourself vs. Doing it right".
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Bad at remembering names? Here's how to improve If you have a tough time remembering the names of people you meet, try repeating their names during your initial conversation, writes Emily Price. Write yourself notes about new contacts on the business cards they offer you, she suggests. Lifehacker (7/1)
It's wise to try to show some of your personality in your cover letter, but you should avoid being rude or presumptive while doing so, writes Sara McCord. Stay within grammatical rules, and be sure to highlight your skills. The Muse (7/2)
Elephant escapes from circus, roams Wis. streets An 8,400-pound Asian elephant escaped from Circus World in Wisconsin last week after another elephant released the latch bolts on her cage. Several residents spotted the elephant in their backyards before she returned home with the help of her trainer. CNN (6/30)
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