City Personnel News

When you're unhappy with your current position, it may be worth your while to see what you can do to improve it before you make a big, irreversable change.

Some entrepreneurs feel that business cards are struggling to keep their niche in the digital era. Are networking basics like business cards still relevant? We think so. But with so many other ways to market yourself and your brand, why are they still so popular?

Many people have become skeptical about buying pink products to support breast cancer causes due to recent charity scandals, inspiring the term “pink-washing.” Breast cancer should not be exploited for the sake of profits, and more consumers are now using their dollars to bring awareness to this health issue in a sincere and constructive manner. Here’s how to help the cause so that your heart and your money are in the right place.

We live in a highly polarized political and social climate. And as if things weren’t complicated enough, technology and social media breed new and confusing issues for today’s working professionals. The 2016 election has bred passionate protests and dramatic social upheaval. All the commotion has us wondering: Does what you do outside work affect your job? Can you be fired for posting your opinions on social media? We explore whether or not the First Amendment can protect you from getting fired because of what you post on your social media feed.

Few things make us happier than when one of our top caliber job candidates finds success through our firm. Ana is an outstanding example of this kind of success. Read on to learn how Ana's openminded approach to her job search landed her a rewarding career opportunity.

That old adage “Don’t be a boss, be a leader” is as familiar to Rhody professionals as the Providence skyline. But what separates typical supervisors from leaders who truly inspire? Great leaders refine their leadership skills over time, and tend to lead through their continued willingness to support their team. Here we explore the unique qualties of the business world's very best leaders.

We all occasionally work with people who are negative, uncooperative, or bring more drama than a reality TV housewife. Margaret Heffernan says, “For good ideas and true innovation, you need human interaction, conflict, argument, debate.” Ms Heffernan has a point: some disagreement is healthy for brainstorming and problem solving. But some folks are so contradictory they impede progress or make their coworkers uncomfortable. To be your most compromising self, try these tips to calm the conflict.

Today is National Nonprofit Day! With autumn approaching faster than you can say “Pumpkin Spice Latte” we’re already thinking of ways we can help the community as the holidays draw near. Aside from the obvious altruistic benefits of charitable giving, corporate philanthropy can benefit your business in many other ways.

We all love a good deal, but many of us are abandoning the coupon life and saving money by shopping with with today’s latest and greatest startups.  And with free time being in such short supply, wouldn’t you rather have these essentials show up at your door rather than spending your weekend running errands? Read on to learn how to accomplish a day's worth of shopping all from your phone...

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home. This is the perfect time of year to give your professional life a refresher so you can stay organized.

April is National Humor Month. In honor of getting your coworkers to crack a smile instead of a scowl, we’ve put together some straightforward tips to keep your workplace humor appropriate and appreciated.

Let's talk finances. Saving more, focusing on retirement goals, and automating regular monthly payments can all go a long way toward builing your credit and improving your personal finances.