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Being innovative means having new ideas and doing new things that you haven't done before as well as doing familiar things in different ways. Chances are, your work and your life are interconnected in many ways, which means that innovations in one will often carry...

It may seem counterintuitive, but studies have shown that people with hobbies and interests outside their work are actually more effective in their careers overall. Here are some of the ways recreational interests can help you have a better career. 1. You will be more...

Lean principles are customer-centered. These principles focus on continuously improving processes by innovating and streamlining them to maximize cost savings and quality simultaneously. The overall goal of lean principles is to solve the common and ongoing problems...

There are always new ways to approach routine tasks at work and in life. Being innovative means having new ideas and doing new things that you haven't done before as well as doing familiar things in different ways. Chances are, your work and your life are...

Creative hobbies help your brain be more creative in your career. It may seem counterintuitive, but studies have shown that people with hobbies and interests outside their work are actually more effective in their careers overall. Here are some of the ways...

When continuing your education, the temptation is to build on existing skills and areas of strength, but there are a number of benefits to learning things outside the areas in which you are skilled and trained. What Science Says About Learning Skills In New Areas Most...

Research has found generational differences in the way people of various ages approach work and work-related training. These differences can make training workers more difficult since people may respond to training differently because of their age and background....

Studies have shown that companies that invest in their employees' professional development boost employee satisfaction, improve recruiting, and build the overall knowledge base of their teams.  Unfortunately, not all employers realize the benefits of professional...

Baby boomers have different ways of approaching work than other generations.  Research has found generational differences in the way people of various ages approach work and work-related training. These differences can make training workers more difficult since people...

Having a strong repertoire of transferrable skills - those that can be put to use in multiple work settings and contexts - is a great way to set yourself apart when pursuing professional opportunities. Although you may seek to move to a job that seems very different...