
Do it Yourself Public Relations: To DIY or not to DIY your PR
Whether you run a large organization or you're self-employed, you'll find that a little public relations goes a long way in getting your name out there.

Whether you run a large organization or you're self-employed, you'll find that a little public relations goes a long way in getting your name out there.

Media relations and public relations are not the same thing. PR is the full scope of how an organization communicates with every audience that matters. Media relations is one powerful channel within it.

The rules of what is and is not permissible at work might be relaxing, Cursing has been in the news a lot lately.

Public relations is an exciting and dynamic field.

While we can agree that there's some true to the saying "excellent leaders are born, not made", the capacity for outstanding leadership is intrinsic.

Having engaged employees is critical for companies that want to survive and thrive.

360-degree feedback is a system where rather than receiving performance feedback from just your immediate manager; you get feedback from all directions. Your peers provide feedback to you, and if there are people reporting to you, they do too. The idea is that these people may see different aspects of your performance than your manager do, giving you a more accurate picture for career development.

Big Data has been called many things: interesting, compelling, workable, complex, nuanced, overwhelming, helpful … many things. But, no matter what it's called, the most important description of Big Data comes from how it is being used. Businesses who have implemented Big Data analysis correctly and simply, call it a great creative advantage.

Being able to negotiate well is important for your career, and can make a difference in what jobs, promotions, and income levels you attain. If you are a sales person or entrepreneur, then you may be involved in negotiations every day, dealing with client needs and people in your own organization.

There's a major difference between speaking about someone and speaking to someone at work. When you are collaborating, sharing ideas, and welcoming feedback you are speaking to that person (manager, colleague, boss, supervisor, etc); when you are speaking about the people in the office, you are gossiping. Gossip leads to decreased productivity because instead of doing something fruitful, you're being distracted. Can chitchat ruin employee engagement? Yes, it can.