Category: Blog

#369 How to develop a high performing team | Squiggly Careers

This week, Helen and Sarah talk about the factors that contribute to a high performing team. They dive into Patrick Lencioni’s work on the Five Dysfunctions of a Team and share ideas for action to help you address common issues that impact teams. If you feel like your team would ...Read More

weekend open thread – October 7-8, 2023

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here are the rules for the weekend posts. Book recommendation of the week: An Available Man, by Hilma ...Read More

Taika Waititi: Things You Probably Don’t Know

In the world of filmmaking, few names have garnered as much attention and admiration as Taika Waititi. This Oscar-winning actor, writer, director, and producer has become a prominent figure in the industry, with a diverse range of projects that showcase his immense talent and creativity. From his native New Zealand ...Read More

it’s your Friday good news

It’s your Friday good news! 1.  “Wanted to share some positive news from my most recent hiring experience. I was notified that I was being laid off in the spring, but was asked to stay on through the end of summer to finish up some projects. I was subsequently un-laid off, ...Read More

Hiring a Lifeguard: Job Description Template

Priya Jain is a seasoned professional copywriter with over nine years of experience under her belt. She holds both an engineering degree and an MBA, equipping her with a unique blend of technical know-how and business expertise. At CareerSidekick, she channels her passion into providing invaluable career advice and sharing ...Read More

Threads Is Being ‘Shunned’

In July, Meta, the parent company of Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter), launched Threads, a social network touted as a “Twitter killer.” With an impressive 100 million sign-ups within five days, Threads seemed poised to challenge Twitter’s dominance in the microblogging space. However, recent reports reveal a significant ...Read More

my friend is dating my employee, the problem with “gentle reminders,” and more

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My best friend is dating my employee I own a small cocktail bar in a small town and recently one of my oldest and best friends, who is also a regular patron, started dating one of my employees. (He gave ...Read More

What I wish I had known when I was at Warwick: a graduate from a widening participation background. 

Whether in your first year or the final year of a PhD, university life is exciting, challenging, and life-changing. The path can be even more complex for those of us from backgrounds less represented in higher education. As a Warwick graduate from a widening participation background, I’ve encountered both the ...Read More

#367 How to increase your learning agility | Squiggly Careers

This week, Helen and Sarah are talking about learning agility. When we are primed to learn from our experiences we are better able to perform in situations we haven’t experienced before. Squiggly Careers have lots of newness and learning agility means you are better able to navigate it! When you ...Read More

Branding in 2022

Branding is a company’s public image, which often serves as its de facto identity. Brands need a collection of marketing tools and assets. About Personal Branding “Persuading others to like you and your ideals.” It’s everything that makes you unique in your field. Branding is essential for both organizations and ...Read More