What motivates us to work? Contrary to conventional wisdom, it isn’t just money. But it’s not exactly joy either. It seems that most of us thrive by
making constant progress and feeling a sense of purpose. Behavioral economist Dan Ariely presents two eye-opening experiments that reveal our unexpected and nuanced attitudes toward meaning in our work.
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How to make work-life balance work
Work-life balance, says Nigel Marsh, is too important to be left in the hands of your employer. Marsh lays out an ideal day balanced between family time, personal time and productivity — and offers some stirring encouragement to make it happen.
Why the best hire might not have the perfect resume
Given the choice between a job candidate with a perfect resume and one who has fought through difficulty, human resources executive Regina Hartley always gives the “Scrapper” a chance. As someone who grew up with adversity, Hartley knows that those who flourish in the darkest of spaces are empowered with the grit to persist in an ever-changing workplace.
New Career Angel
We’d like to welcome our New Career Angel Iwona Andrzejczyk.
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New Mini Angel
We’d like to welcome our New Mini Angel Anna Szlezynger!
Why you will fail to have a great career
In this funny and blunt talk, Larry Smith pulls no punches when he calls out the absurd excuses people invent when they fail to pursue their passions.
Promotion for Karolina!
It’s our pleasure to inform you that Karolina Kaźmierska has been promoted to a full-time support role!
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Promotion for Maria!
It’s our pleasure to inform you that Maria Bożek has been promoted to a full-time support role!
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Salary negotiations workshop at ALK
Last week Career Angels conducted a workshop for Kozminski University alumni focusing on handling salary negotiations, addressing the most common and niggling questions: how to negotiate your salary? What if I ask for too little? What’s the worst case scenario when talking money with your potential employer?
Who answered these questions? 4 players of the job market: a decision maker, an HR Director, a recruiter as well as a Career Angel.
Special thanks to Jarosław Łukasiewicz, CEO at Vetasi and Angelika Ryfińska, HR Director at Goodyear & Dunlop Tyres.
Life at 30 000 feet
Richard Branson talks to TED’s Chris Anderson about the ups and the downs of his career, from his multibillionaire success to his multiple near-death experiences — and reveals some of his (very surprising) motivations.
