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Should You Talk Politics at Work?

With November 2012 just around the corner, election season is officially in full swing. And nowadays, it’s hard to go anywhere without being inundated with opinions on the candidates and their viewpoints. But what about when people start talking politics at work? Should you get in the game – or keep yourself on the sidelines? [...]

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Should You Rehire a Former Employee?

Picture it: You’ve got a job opening and just received a flood of resumes. As you’re perusing them, one in particular stands out. Not necessarily because their resume is so great…but because the name sounds familiar. And then it hits you: The candidate used to work for you. So should you toss their resume in [...]

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6 Reasons Athletes Make Great Employees

While the 2012 Summer Olympics are now behind us, it’s hard to forget the inspiring stories of so many athletes from around the world. They made their respective sports look easy, but it’s still clear that it required plenty of drive, determination, skill, and discipline to make it to the top. Did you ever think [...]

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Five Ways Body Language Can Help You Ace Your Next Interview

Getting a job in today's economy is tough. The dwindling recession is still characterized by unusually high levels of unemployment, which makes it harder than ever for the unemployed to get back on their feet and back into the workforce. There are too many people competing for too few positions resulting in a job search [...]

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