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January 13, 2017Question Originally Appeared on Quora: Does Your Work Environment Affect Your Work Productivity? Whether you’re searching for temp jobs in Las Vegas or a direct hire opportunity, pay close attention to the work environment, because it can make or break your productivity. Equally important as the actual work, a poor office environment can seriously hold [...]
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January 12, 2017What do you do if the employee who showed so much promise during their interview turns into something else entirely? On the job, they are lazy and unmotivated. They may even drag others down with them – and they will most likely have a negative effect on morale, productivity or profitability. Yikes! Granted, there will [...]
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January 12, 2017There will always be dishonest people in society and in the workforce. But you can minimize your chances of hiring them to work at your company by integrating ethics and honesty into every step of your employment process. Dishonest employees can cause irreparable damage to a company, its people, its bottom line and its reputation. [...]
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January 10, 2017As a manager, if you had to evaluate yourself, what could you improve or change? Where could you act more effectively with regard to your employees and your company overall? It helps if you examine your own skills every once in awhile; even the best managers want to see how they can do better. So now [...]
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January 5, 2017Asking for feedback after a job rejection can be a bit stressful – but it also can be very beneficial as you continue your search for a new position. When, how and why should you take this step? First of all, keep your spirits up. Maybe that one employer didn’t think you were right for [...]
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January 5, 2017Email is a valuable job-search tool. The account you send your email message from, your subject line, any files you attach, and last but not least, your signature – all make a difference in how you present yourself to a potential employer. Begin by using full words, not acronyms or slang, throughout your message. Also, [...]
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December 29, 2016Temporary jobs can produce excellent long-term results for your career, your pocketbook and your brand. Since the most recent global recession ended in 2009, temporary positions have accounted for about 19 percent of the American workforce, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Temporary employees are the solution for overflow or seasonal work, and [...]
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December 28, 2016We always talk about active job seeking, but what about passive job seeking? The truth is passive job seeking can actually help improve your professional path. It keeps you current. In simple terms, if you don’t look for something, you won’t find it. That’s not to say you should remain unsatisfied with your current job, [...]
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December 26, 2016Today’s most talented professionals have their choice of job opportunities, with employers vying for their attention and services. You need innovative ways to sell potential hires on the unique benefits of joining your team – before your competition beats you to them. Develop a Winning Candidate Experience Your candidate experience should be no different than [...]
Read MoreDecember 26, 2016There’s no better time for a fresh start than a new year. Now that 2017 is almost here, you need to start working on finding a job that makes you happy. Whether you’re currently unemployed or simply discontent in your current role, you’re far too talented to settle for anything less than a fulfilling opportunity [...]
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