How to Be a Pro at Your First Job After Graduating College

How to Be a Pro at Your First Job After Graduating CollegeCongrats Youve snagged a job and are on the way to building your professional life. Tzu siche are five things you need to know to be your best self in the workplace. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) Deal with your bossDo nothing but impress. If your boss asks you for something, accept the challenge and deliver the finished product without complications. Unless youre really stumped or confused by her instructions, find a way to get it done quickly, correctly, and well. Ask questions. Make sure you know exactly what is required from you and then do that, plus a little more. When possible, dont show anybody how the sausage is made. And never make your boss or coworkers look stupid in front of others.CommunicateYoure not in college anymore. The jokes you and your friends thought were funny in college probably arent. When in doubt, act more mature than you have ever felt. Dont gossip in the hallways, dont write emails angry, figure out how to express yourself professionally and conciselywhen to write an email vs. pick up the phone vs. swing by someones cubicle. Learn to listen. Dont blather on in meetings. Dont ever check your phone in the middle of a conversation its just rude. Be unimpeachable. Your future reputation thanks you.Deal with your coworkers in a courteous mannerBe nice. Dont say anything inflammatory or insensitive. Try and appreciate perspectives and experiences that are not your ownwho knows, you may learn something. Pick up a few troubleshooting skills to ingratiate yourself if youre the only Excel wizard on your team, chances are youll be called in to pinch hit often, and thanked profusely Drink less than you would by half at every work function. (Youre welcome.)Dresslike a proBe neat, but not ostentatious. Dont overdress, and definitely dont underdress. Present yourself professionally and without flash. Invest in a few quality pieces nice shoes, a decent bag, clothes that fit your body type and dont look sloppy. Keep your haircut neat. And beyond that, dont stress too much. Let your work speak for you.Evolve and excelYouve worked hard already. Thats how you got where you are. Now you just have to transition from the all-nighters and the energy drinks to the office life. Stay steady, find a project you can sink your teeth into, and keep your head down. When you make mistakesand you willrectify them quickly and learn from them.

PL+US Employer Scorecard Ranks Deloitte, IBM as Most Family Friendly Companies in U.S.

PL+US Employer Scorecard Ranks Deloitte, IBM as fruchtwein Family Friendly Companies in U.S. According to recent research by PL+US, 20 companies changed their paid family leave policies in 2018, providing almost 5 million people with new or expanded access to paid family leave.In its 2018 employer scorecard, PL+US analyzed these changes to rank the most family-friendly companies in the U.S.Deloitte came in first place, offering 5-8 weeks of childbirth recovery leave, 16 weeks of parental leave, 16 weeks of family caregiving leave, and 16 weeks of personal medical leave. Their policies are equal for all types of parents (birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive), and all employees (salaried, hourly, field, part-time).IBM came in second place, offering all employees 8 weeks of childbirth recovery leave, 12 weeks of parental leave, 5 days of family caregiving leave, and 13-26 weeks of personal medical leave at 66%-100% of pay depending on length of employment.Bank of America Corporation, HM , Microsoft, EY, Apple, Verizon Communications, Nordstrom, and The Home Depot rounded out the top 10.PL+US reports that 2018 established a new voreingestellt for paid leave equal policies for all parents and classes of employees.Their analysis of policy changes suggests that dads, adoptive parents, and part-time and hourly workers saw the greatest gains. In 2016, most policies were only available to salaried, birthing mothers. However, 72% of employers that disclosed their policies in 2018 now provide paid leave equally to all parents. Additionally, more than half of reported leave policies are equal for all classes of employees.2018 also saw the development of an emerging trend paid family leave polices that extend beyond parental leave.1 in 6 people provide unpaid care for a loved one who is ill or has a disability, and 60% of caregivers have reported the need to make changes to their career to take on caregiving responsibilities. With 10,000 people in the U.S. turning 65 everyday and an increasingly tight job market, employers are increasingly required to incorporate caregiving into their family leave policies.PL+US reports that companies as diverse as Cargill, Darden Restaurants, Deloitte, EY, General Electric, HM, IBM, Nike, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Wells Fargo are meeting the broader needs of their employees with new caregiving policies.After changing their own policies, companies are also voicing support for state and federal family leave legislation.In this years study, Deloitte, IBM, Microsoft, Levi Strauss Co, General Electric, Xerox, and Starbucks confirmed their support for paid family leave legislation. According to PL+US, there is an unprecendented number of bipartisan congresspeople who endorse the paid family leave legislation, and it is expected to gain momentum in the 116th Congress.