“Creativity is contagious - pass it on.” Contagiousness may have become a dreaded word in the past few years, but when it comes to creativity, this quote from Albert Einstein holds true in any time and under any circumstances. Innovation and growth thrive on new ideas, so you should always foster creative thinking among your [...]
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July 20, 2022
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Have you taken a break from your career to raise children, travel, volunteer, or for another reason? And now, it’s time to re-enter the workforce? The very thought can be daunting. But with a positive attitude, preparation and patience, you can and will succeed. During an absence from working, you can gain new skills and [...]
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Recent research on gender equality in the workplace offers a glimmer of hope - for example, Women in the Workplace 2021, the largest study of women in corporate America, notes that progress has been made in female representation – but there’s still a long way to go before this concept truly becomes reality. How can [...]
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How many times have you thought, “I just need to get organized!” when you’re trying to meet a deadline, accomplish a goal, or even complete a simple task? It’s a good thought – because it’s true! Well-honed organizational skills enable you to work more efficiently, meet deadlines while producing quality results and, last but not [...]
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As an HR leader in 2021, you need to see yourself – and by extension, your department and your team – as more than just another ho-hum cog in the corporate business wheel. Instead, HR is – or needs to become – a key player at the business strategy table as your company continues to [...]
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The wrong work habits can be easy to fall into and hard to climb out of – especially this year, when so much in both your personal and professional life may have been turned upside down. As 2021 dawns, you may still feel like much is out of your control – but it’s a good [...]
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Training is an investment – there’s no question about that. But if it’s done right, you’ll see a consistent positive ROI. This is especially true in the case of new hires, as their first days, weeks, and months on the job can make or break their future with your company. Effective training is crucial for [...]
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Whether your career has been interrupted by coronavirus or it’s simply time to find a better job, you want to be as attractive to recruiters as possible. This has become especially critical since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, as the market has shifted from being driven by candidates to controlled by employers. In other [...]
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As hard as it is to believe, October marks the seventh month of the Covid-19 shutdown, with no real end in sight. Rather than the full business and lifestyle “reopening” that was originally envisioned, the world is adjusting to a new normal, marked by both challenges and opportunities as the shift is made to a [...]
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October 16, 2020
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One of the best ways to attract and retain the best employees is to treat them well, so they feel valued. Research by the American Psychological Association has shown that when people experience gratitude from their manager, they are more productive. And, teams perform tasks better when their members believe that their colleagues respect and [...]
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