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How to Deal with Incompetence and Opportunity

Does it ever seem as though the level of incompetence in society is growing more and more by the day?  Does it seem as though many people can’t do their jobs? Has anyone you know been unable to start a new job because HR forgot to file their paperwork?  Have you ever encountered a supervisor who can’t manage his or her way out of a paper bag?

The Cost of Toxic Managers

Toxic managers are not only bad for your health but they also hurt the bottom line. According to a 2016 Michigan State University study, workplace hostility costs companies an estimated $14,000 per employee due to lost productivity. If that’s not bad enough, many employees pay a price in terms of their physical health as well as damage to their relationships with family and friends.

Job Description Revelations Part 2: Flexibility and Accountability

In the previous blog, we discussed how you can use job descriptions to your advantage. The job description often provides a glimpse of the corporate culture you will encounter if you know how to read between the lines. This week’s blog provides two more examples to strengthen your ability to decipher this important language.