All things in-house
Posted in Donna Farrugia, TCG 411 on Jun 14th, 2011
The Season to Socialize By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group Conference season is upon us – which means it’s time to get your networking groove on. Those attending HOW Design Live, for example, will have countless opportunities to mix and mingle with their industry peers. In fact, The Creative Group will be ...MORE
Posted in All Posts, Donna Farrugia, TCG 411 on May 10th, 2011
Summer Office Attire Gone Awry By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group Summer is upon us – and that means warm weather, company picnics … and fashion faux pas on the job. In fact, four in 10 advertising and marketing executives polled by The Creative Group said employees at their firms are dressing ...MORE
Posted in Donna Farrugia, TCG 411 on Apr 11th, 2011
Rules of the Digital Road By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group iFans and BlackBerry users beware: More than three-quarters (76 percent) of managers polled by our company said technical etiquette breaches can adversely affect a person’s career prospects. As such, I want to share with you a few common faux pas uncovered ...MORE
Posted in Donna Farrugia, TCG 411 on Apr 5th, 2011
Recovering From Workplace Blunders By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group Have you ever called a colleague by the wrong name, accidentally cussed in front of the boss or spilled coffee on your shirt? Rest easy: You’re not alone. We asked more than 1,300 senior managers to describe their most embarrassing on-the-job moments, ...MORE
Posted in Donna Farrugia, TCG 411 on Mar 7th, 2011
. Spring Cleaning By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group Most in-house creatives have a little leeway when it comes to arranging their workspace – whether it’s displaying wall art or keeping a shelf of doodads nearby for instant inspiration. But this is no excuse to create “artistic chaos” in the office. While ...MORE
Posted in Donna Farrugia, TCG 411 on Feb 28th, 2011
. Invisible at Work? Here’s What to Do By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group Business is improving for your employer, and you’re certain you’ll receive the long-delayed promotion you’ve been coveting. But when the announcement is made, you find out a colleague was given the opportunity to move up. What do you ...MORE
Posted in Donna Farrugia, TCG 411 on Jan 10th, 2011
Smooth Career Moves for 2011 – Part 2 By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group In my last post, I offered three action steps to give your career a boost in 2011. Here are two more ideas (that you can add to your list of career resolutions if you haven’t done so already): ...MORE
Posted in Donna Farrugia, TCG 411 on Jan 3rd, 2011
. Smooth Career Moves for 2011 – Part 1 By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group As the economy continues to rebound, there may be more opportunities for you to advance your career – either at your current organization or with a new employer. You don’t want these prospects to pass you by. ...MORE
Posted in Donna Farrugia, TCG 411 on Dec 6th, 2010
Spreading Holiday Cheer By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group In my last post, I offered some office party etiquette tips, and today, I want to cover a few more ideas for spreading holiday cheer among colleagues. While I’m sure there are certain individuals who always make your holiday gift or card list ...MORE
Posted in Donna Farrugia, TCG 411 on Dec 1st, 2010
It’s (Holiday) Party Time! By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group It’s hard to believe, but the holiday season is in full swing – which means parties with friends, family and colleagues. If you’re attending the company year-end shindig (and by all means, you should), you’d be wise to keep your actions in ...MORE
