Like it or not, good manners in the workplace are often equated with competence in business. To many, sloppy manners equal lack of ability. In the current competitive global economy, new and seasoned professionals must seize every opportunity to favorably distinguish themselves and their employer from the competition.
Achieving life / work balance helps employers as well as individuals. Organizations that encourage their employees to strike a balance between work and personal lives find it easier to recruit and retain new talent, have less employee absenteeism and reduced training costs, and are more profitable.
Having skills that employers want and knowing how to effectively present those skills during a job search are two different things. Veterans often have difficulty describing how their military experience matches with civilian jobs.
