Career Advice Journal # Work, without the guesswork. Practical reporting and thoughtful advice about careers, job searches, hiring, compensation, leadership, and the changing world of work. ## Journal archive. Clear explanations, useful frameworks, and grounded observations for people navigating work from either side of the hiring table. [![Understanding Procrastination: What are its Causes?](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/03/45155c685b9c2130ed7fca2e5445629c.jpg) Archive](https://jobicy.com/blog/72160-understanding-procrastination-what-are-its-causes.md)[Productivity](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/productivity.md) ### [Understanding Procrastination: What are its Causes?](https://jobicy.com/blog/72160-understanding-procrastination-what-are-its-causes.md) Procrastination can lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of productivity, and it can have a negative impact on our personal and professional lives. ![Joshua Ward](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2026/07/avatar_3519_1784991700.jpg) Joshua WardMar 5, 2023 · 6 min read[![Do We Overuse Excel? Know Your Alternatives](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/03/cf1e3c89fd49ab14cde4acea4a9ee990.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/72128-do-we-overuse-excel-know-your-alternatives.md)[Productivity](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/productivity.md) ### [Do We Overuse Excel? Know Your Alternatives](https://jobicy.com/blog/72128-do-we-overuse-excel-know-your-alternatives.md) Excel has its fair share of shortcomings, and there are some alternatives that might work better for your team or project. Matt SemonMar 3 · 5 min[![How to Get Permission for Taking a Sabbatical From Work](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/03/c11f78a0767d7670311b34defbf58728.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/72056-how-to-get-permission-for-taking-a-sabbatical-from-work.md)[Productivity](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/productivity.md) ### [How to Get Permission for Taking a Sabbatical From Work](https://jobicy.com/blog/72056-how-to-get-permission-for-taking-a-sabbatical-from-work.md) Sabbaticals are more common in academic or research fields but are becoming increasingly popular in other industries as well. Joshua WardMar 1 · 5 min[![What is Wise and how does it work?](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/6e4b14bb657f6cd435ff58448cce6da5.webp)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71994-what-is-wise-and-how-does-it-work.md)[Pay and Benefits](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/money-legal.md) ### [What is Wise and how does it work?](https://jobicy.com/blog/71994-what-is-wise-and-how-does-it-work.md) Wise is an online money transfer service that aims to make cross-border money transfers affordable and simple. Jobicy TeamFeb 24 · 4 min[![Is Your Team Quiet Quitting? Don’t Ignore These Signs](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/c11f78a0767d7670311b34defbf58728-2.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71893-is-your-team-quiet-quitting-dont-ignore-these-signs.md)[Staff Retention](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/staff-retention.md) ### [Is Your Team Quiet Quitting? Don’t Ignore These Signs](https://jobicy.com/blog/71893-is-your-team-quiet-quitting-dont-ignore-these-signs.md) If you ignore the warning signs, your team members may start to quit, causing productivity to suffer and morale to decline. Natalya LuftFeb 22 · 5 min[![Crafting a Powerful Personal Statement for Your Resume](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/5934b354c75900017bfb4406dd08a9d0.png)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71840-crafting-a-powerful-personal-statement-for-your-resume.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [Crafting a Powerful Personal Statement for Your Resume](https://jobicy.com/blog/71840-crafting-a-powerful-personal-statement-for-your-resume.md) Crafting a compelling personal statement can set you apart from other job applicants and increase your chances of getting hired. Joshua WardFeb 20 · 5 min[![Ready to Be the Boss? Learn How to Become a Manager](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/6a19a8236f6bc40daec64800dae721e7.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71807-ready-to-be-the-boss-learn-how-to-become-a-manager.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [Ready to Be the Boss? Learn How to Become a Manager](https://jobicy.com/blog/71807-ready-to-be-the-boss-learn-how-to-become-a-manager.md) If you are ready to take on a leadership role and become a manager, here are some tips to help you… Matt SemonFeb 19 · 5 min[![The Ethics of Pay: Is Your Company Paying Fairly and Equitably?](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/cd0a51708105e4393ef6ec745c5c3be6.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71804-the-ethics-of-pay-is-your-company-paying-fairly-and-equitably.md)[Pay and Benefits](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/money-legal.md) ### [The Ethics of Pay: Is Your Company Paying Fairly and Equitably?](https://jobicy.com/blog/71804-the-ethics-of-pay-is-your-company-paying-fairly-and-equitably.md) We'll explore the ethics of pay and why it's essential for companies to ensure they're paying their employees fairly and equitably. Natalya LuftFeb 19 · 4 min[![Beyond the Basics: Creative Employee Perks That Can Boost Job Satisfaction](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/c6adb4158c8291f202946fbc69fefeac.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71752-beyond-the-basics-creative-employee-perks-that-can-boost-job-satisfaction.md)[Pay and Benefits](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/money-legal.md) ### [Beyond the Basics: Creative Employee Perks That Can Boost Job Satisfaction](https://jobicy.com/blog/71752-beyond-the-basics-creative-employee-perks-that-can-boost-job-satisfaction.md) In this article, we'll explore some creative employee perks that can help improve job satisfaction and employee retention. Natalya LuftFeb 18 · 4 min[![Struggling to Keep Your Best Employees? How to Improve Staff Retention](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/ac7ee752cb653324de6733f3add59665.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71744-struggling-to-keep-your-best-employees-how-to-improve-staff-retention.md)[Staff Retention](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/staff-retention.md) ### [Struggling to Keep Your Best Employees? How to Improve Staff Retention](https://jobicy.com/blog/71744-struggling-to-keep-your-best-employees-how-to-improve-staff-retention.md) As a business owner or manager, one of the most critical factors for the success of your organization is retaining the… Barbara BestFeb 18 · 4 min[![What Is Envato Elements? Serious Creators Need This](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/679386f647452b24f322894ba355738f.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/72071-what-is-envato-elements-serious-creators-need-this.md)[Productivity](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/productivity.md) ### [What Is Envato Elements? Serious Creators Need This](https://jobicy.com/blog/72071-what-is-envato-elements-serious-creators-need-this.md) Envato Elements is a popular resource that provides a wide range of creative assets and tools for serious creators. Jobicy TeamFeb 18 · 6 min[![How to Write an Unforgettable Goodbye Email to Coworkers](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/e4882cc4be503b9a25aa70a20cd7a622.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71739-how-to-write-an-unforgettable-goodbye-email-to-coworkers.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [How to Write an Unforgettable Goodbye Email to Coworkers](https://jobicy.com/blog/71739-how-to-write-an-unforgettable-goodbye-email-to-coworkers.md) Writing a goodbye email to coworkers can be a meaningful way to express your gratitude, share memories, and say farewell. Matt SemonFeb 18 · 6 min[![Your Work Performance Will Sky-Rocket with These 12 Tips](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/59ca345bde131d03d3405ccad0edfeff.png)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71729-your-work-performance-will-sky-rocket-with-these-12-tips.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [Your Work Performance Will Sky-Rocket with These 12 Tips](https://jobicy.com/blog/71729-your-work-performance-will-sky-rocket-with-these-12-tips.md) Work performance refers to the level of productivity that an employee demonstrates in carrying out their duties and responsibilities. Jobicy TeamFeb 17 · 6 min[![A Roadmap for Career Development: How to Set Your Course](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/c26ab979a0f7841a33fc715d1ebcce95.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71725-a-roadmap-for-career-development-how-to-set-your-course.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [A Roadmap for Career Development: How to Set Your Course](https://jobicy.com/blog/71725-a-roadmap-for-career-development-how-to-set-your-course.md) This article will provide a roadmap to help you set your course and navigate the phases of career development. Natalya LuftFeb 17 · 6 min ## Go beyond advice. Use Jobicy’s career intelligence to research compensation, understand possible paths, evaluate companies, and prepare for your next move. 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