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The Watercooler Blog is full of workplace tips and trends related to employee retention, engagement, interviewing and more. The Watercooler is frequently refilled, so gather ‘round often.

Learn How to Create a Personal Brand to Help You Find a Job

As you embark on your job search, personal branding is what sets you apart. It’s what makes you hirable – or put another way, likable – in the eyes of hiring managers and prospective employers. Make sure your brand is original, consistent and professional across all platforms, including social media and your application materials. Start [...]

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What Happens if You Get a Warning at Work?

Getting a warning at work from your superior is something to be taken seriously. But just because it is a big deal, doesn’t mean you have to give in to anxiety and fear. The way you handle the situation can help you turn it around and move forward, leaving you empowered rather than feeling hopeless. [...]

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Why Managers Should Have One-on-One Meetings with their Employees

During the course of an average workday, chances are you talk with your employees numerous times about whatever they’re working on – answering their questions, providing direction, and brainstorming with them to share ideas and solve problems. Why then should you also hold regular one-on-one meetings with each of them? Why take away even more [...]

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Three Ways to Keep Your Best Applicants Interested

It is a competitive time for employers to get the attention of top prospects. With the job market favoring workers, it can be difficult to stand out and prevent losing their interest. That’s why it’s more important than ever to strategically plan your hiring process to not only attract talent, but maintain their motivation to [...]

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5 Resume Mistakes You Should Avoid

The quickest way to be eliminated as a job candidate is to submit a flawed resume. Whether yours is initially reviewed by a hiring manager or an applicant tracking system, you need to ensure your resume immediately conveys the value you would offer if hired. And this leaves no room for error, if you want [...]

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