The holidays are usually a time when we can enjoy a break from the office, with more time at home with our families. Because of COVID, though, many employees across the country have been working from home for nearly eight months. As we chug along into the holiday season, we’re again faced with something completely [more…]

A few years ago, I attended a memorable IFMA conference in Denver, CO. Remember in-person conferences? On a night out during the week-long event, I ran into a friend in the IT community who introduced me to one of their peers. A quick hello was exchanged, but as the night went on, my potential networking [more…]

The dos and don’ts of an in-person meeting are pretty basic: show up on time, maintain eye contact, pay attention and stay attentive. Video meetings, on the other hand, bring a host of new elements into the picture. Because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, two things are true: more employees than ever are working from [more…]

You already know the benefits to consistent networking in your industry: increased business opportunities, a chance to gain insight or advice from industry professionals, and a resource for anything work-related. But, are you making the most out of your professional association memberships? Whether you’ve recently joined a local start-up or have been a major part [more…]