Unhappy at Your Current Job? Start Looking!

There are millions of people around the world who go to work every day dreading their job and wishing they were somewhere else. A recent Gallup poll showed that only 13 percent of respondents were actively engaged in their jobs. This can result in an immeasurable cost to your psyche and human spirit. You spend [...]

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Should You Include Staff in Interviews?

Successful talent acquisition has a powerful impact on your employer brand and ultimately, on your company’s bottom line. Each new hire is an opportunity to find the next superstar that will take your organization to the next level and help outshine your completion. It is crucial that your interview process – and those who take [...]

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Why You Should Make a Mistake This Week

To start, no, that title has no typos (although that would be deliciously ironic). We all strive so hard to achieve flawless work and avoid doing anything wrong that we forget the old adage about learning from our mistakes. As philosopher and educational reformer John Dewey put it, “Failure is instructive. The person who really [...]

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Don’t Network Online Only

Social networking is a critical tool in your job search – but it’s not the only one. Never underestimate the power of your personal connections. Research has shown that more than 80 percent of jobs are found through one-on-one networking. According to the Pew Research Center, the average American has approximately 634 contacts – including [...]

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3 Reasons to Encourage Your Employees to Use Their Vacation Time

Some employees enjoy taking vacations so much, they’re willing to buy an extra week or two, but everyone doesn’t function that way. In fact, a 2015 study commissioned by the U.S. Travel Association determined the average worker leaves nearly five vacation days — an entire week — per year untouched, resulting in nearly $52.4 billion [...]

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