The Watercooler

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.

Our 3-Step Process to Wow in Every Job Interview

When you finally land that coveted interview, you want to find that magic formula that will have the interviewers leaping up at the end of it to offer you the job. Well ... that might be a tall order, but we can give you a three-step process to leave interviewers with the best possible impression, [...]

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Be Careful What You’re Posting on Social Media

Social media can help – or hurt – your career. Sites like Facebook, X, and Google+ allow employers to get a glimpse of who you are outside the confines of your resume, cover letter, and interview. Just remember, while social media is a prime communication vehicle, it’s all public. So, use your best judgment regarding [...]

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5 Tips For Retaining Your Top Talent

You invest a lot in your top talent. And in today’s workplace, company loyalty has changed dramatically. Millennial employees have a reputation for moving quickly from job to job, and the days of staying with a company long enough to earn that gold watch for 25 or more years of service are fast becoming ancient [...]

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Am I Dressing for Success at My Interview?

Interviews judge not only your answers to the questions asked, but also your professionalism, organization and poise. This includes creating an overall look that says you’re the right hire. What you wear should accentuate the fact you’re a pro who’s ready to get to work at a new job. Let common sense be your guide. [...]

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Seven Ways to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence

A good leader understands that they must have multiple professional and people to work best with their employees, and that includes emotional intelligence, or the ability to observe and examine the emotions of others, as well as properly monitor their own. In fact, emotional intelligence can often mark the difference between getting hired or earning [...]

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