By Caroline M. Cole It can be a commencement speech. Perhaps a greeting card sentiment or yearbook inscription. Maybe it’s a banquet toast. Possibly it’s an informal conversation in the kitchenette or around the photocopier at work. It can even … Continue reading
By Caroline M. Cole Two weeks ago the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest Employment Situation report, indicating that an estimated 11.8 million people in America remain unemployed. Although Washington and Wall Street will inevitably debate what these and subsequent figures … Continue reading
By Caroline M. Cole In 1983 Marilyn Frye, professor of philosophy and feminist theories, published an essay in which she examines the use and misuse of the word “oppression.” Drawing examples primarily from male and female interactions, Frye examines what, … Continue reading
By Caroline M. Cole If you’ve ever shopped in a store, ordered something online, eaten in a restaurant, or contracted someone for a short-or long-term project, chances are you’ve had an experience that has fallen short of what you needed … Continue reading
By Caroline M. Cole The omnipresent smartphone is making tweets, texts and, when necessary, emails favorite modes of conveying information, requiring less oral communication on the go. In fact, many people say they no longer check voicemail, or listen to … Continue reading
By Caroline M. Cole Many employees think about raises, bonuses, and promotions throughout the year, but few think about the ways they might build or make their case for merit-based compensation until they receive a formal notice of evaluation, and … Continue reading
By Caroline M. Cole Appearing in the 1965 Time-Life publication Early Man, a Rudolph Zallinger illustration depicts 15 figures walking from left to right, ordered to suggest the evolutionary path of ape-like beings to Homo sapiens. The March of Progress, … Continue reading
By Caroline M. Cole What do Confucius, Abraham Lincoln, campaign slogans, Nikola Tesla, blockbuster movies, Winnie the Pooh, Nelson Mandela, Leonardo da Vinci, Maya Angelou, religious passages, and ASCII art have in common? They have all made appearances in an … Continue reading
By Caroline M. Cole Although 85–90% of companies say that a post-interview thank you note could enhance an applicant’s standing, fewer than 50% of candidates actually send such documents after talking with company representatives, for various reasons. Some applicants argue … Continue reading
