Every leader – just like every person – is different and unique. But there are some common leadership styles that you’ll adopt, whether you’re heading up a project, a team, a department, or an entire company. Here are a few common samples. Can you identify yourself in any of them? (Hint: To achieve optimal effectiveness, [...]
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The value of communication within a workplace cannot be underestimated. Your verbal and written interactions with employees, managers, and coworkers help encourage everyone to contribute successfully to projects and assignments and bolster ongoing relationships between team members. Effective communication not only fosters team building but also: Boosts the growth of people’s careers – and your [...]
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In today’s competitive market, finding candidates who are the right match for your open jobs – and converting them into applicants – has never been more challenging. Be sure to take a strategic approach as you seek to engage desired talent, streamline your hiring process, and successfully target and interview the right professionals for every [...]
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A well-crafted job posting can mean the difference between a desired candidate applying for your open position - or skipping over it and moving on to the competition. That posting may be a job seeker’s first point of contact with your company, so be sure to make it a good one. You need to sell [...]
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Prioritizing your employees’ health in every way - mental and emotional as well as physical - has never been more critical. Taking a holistic approach that raises awareness and offers treatment and service options for mental health is more than worth your time, effort and company resources. As noted by the World Health Organization, an [...]
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The benefits of a diverse workplace have been well documented. They include higher creativity and productivity, a more positive employer brand, and enhanced marketing and talent acquisition opportunities. And like everything else good about your business, building and celebrating diversity starts at the top. In fact, it all comes back to you. Your own identity [...]
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Being offered a job feels great, especially if you’ve been waiting a while for the right opportunity to come your way. And that’s just it - no matter how many options you have or how long it’s taken you to get this far, accepting a position has to be the right decision for you, at [...]
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Actor, director and producer, Thomas Dekker, summed it up well when he said, “Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.” Dekker could have added our minds, our stress level, our general well-being, work performance and career success to the list, but the gist is there. As reported by the Harvard [...]
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Rejection is hurtful in any situation, but repeatedly getting a negative or no response at all when it comes to job applications, callbacks, interviews or offers can do a real number on your psyche and self-esteem. If you’re starting to feel like you’ve been burned so often you may never get near the fire again, [...]
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Looking after your physical and mental health can be challenging, with everything else going on right now. The obvious concerns at this time are fighting Covid-19, the flu, RSV and similar bugs. But while that's critically important, it's part of a bigger picture: keeping it all in balance. Doing so can be even harder if [...]
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October 12, 2022
