Tag Archives: Workplace

Resume Tips!

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Mary Davids

Great starting tips to revamp your resume! Mary V. Davids is Principal Consultant at D&M Consulting Services, LLC. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management. Mary has over a decade of … Continue reading →

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Good Leadership is Not About Being Right

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Mary Davids

“Being right means nothing unless you’re the one that holds the cards.” That is what a great boss once told me. He learned that after being fired from a prestigious law firm after arguing with his boss over who was right. … Continue reading →

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Are you Hiring for Character or Skill?

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Mary Davids

Character is higher than intellect. A great soul will be strong to live as well as think. –Ralph Waldo Emerson I recently attended a chat session about best hiring practices. The participants were asked when hiring: Should placement be based … Continue reading →

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Three Ways to Get Recognized at Work

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Mary Davids

Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. -W.H.Murray The battle to get ahead in the workplace requires strategic planning and commitment to be effective and ensure you get the … Continue reading →

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Monthly Book Pick!

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Mary Davids

This month I picked Simon Sinek’s Leaders Eat Last [Kindle Edition]. Simon Sinek is also the author of global bestseller Start With Why. In this book, Sinek describes workplaces full of cynicism, paranoia and self-interest and how Leaders are able to gain employee loyalty in … Continue reading →

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Want to be a Good Boss? Don’t Friend or Follow Your Staff on Social Media

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Mary Davids

Developing trust is a crucial element to maintaining employee loyalty. What your staff does outside working hours is none of your business. Yes, that’s right; NONE of your business. Let’s say you have accepted a friend request or followed an … Continue reading →

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Should You Use Your Personal Cell Phone for Business?

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Mary Davids

To eliminate costs employers frequently give employees the option of using their personal cell phones to conduct work activity. Many employees find it easier to use their personal device of preference over using a company device they “don’t like” so this … Continue reading →

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How to Redeem Yourself After you’ve Messed Up at Work

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Mary Davids

We have all done it; messed up on an important project, made a huge mistake by assuming or simply using bad judgment on the job. The aftermath is horrible. You feel like your job is in jeopardy and you are … Continue reading →

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Implementing Change in the Workplace

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Mary Davids

Great leaders understand change is necessary to remain competitive. Employee resistance to change is not unusual; however if not strategically managed, such resistance can turn into a problematic situation in the workplace. Employees are comfortable with consistency because it provides … Continue reading →

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