Know When You’re On Thin Ice At Work

While most Culpwrit readers are in early stages of their careers, I heard this morning from a veteran PR pro who insisted that I call your attention to The Wall Street Journal article by Sue Shellenbarger. He said reading this article earlier in his career may have helped him avoid getting fired from his first two jobs.…… Continue reading Know When You’re On Thin Ice At Work

Build a Business Case for a Bigger Raise

Q. I got a 2% salary increase this time last year so my annual review is coming up soon. My agency responsibilities have increased significantly in the past year, but I won’t be happy if I don’t get a much bigger pay bump this year. How do I make certain I get the best possible…… Continue reading Build a Business Case for a Bigger Raise

Avoid Surprises: Five Tips for Taking the Lead in Successful Performance Reviews

  Q.  I’ve been in my job for almost a year and am due for a performance review with my boss.  My co-workers warn me that they got mad after theirs, so I shouldn’t expect it to be a good or helpful experience.  Our boss seems reasonable, so I want to try to make this a good session for both…… Continue reading Avoid Surprises: Five Tips for Taking the Lead in Successful Performance Reviews