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November 10, 2025All branches of service heavily invest in leadership development at all ranks to develop veterans for demanding roles. They emphasize adaptability, versatility, work ethic, adherence…
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May 20, 2022With so many employers looking to hire these days, it can be tempting to think that getting an interview means you’ll get the job. Not…
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January 7, 2022They have a gap in their resume. They’ve had 4 jobs in 5 years. They blame their boss for “holding them back.” Are these valid…
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November 17, 2021Heard of the Fourth Industrial Revolution? According to Wikipedia: “The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR or Industry 4.0) is the ongoing automation of traditional manufacturing and…
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October 27, 2021In a year filled with uncertainty, stress, and shifting workplace models, employees want to work for an organization where they’re comfortable, where they feel like…
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May 4, 2020Join PrideStaff for a live webinar on May 14th at 10 a.m. (PST). John O’Leary will provide tips on how businesses can turn the corner on the coronavirus pandemic and plan for the future.
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February 24, 2020Just a few years ago, employee learning and skill development were “nice to have” perks. Now? It has become an essential talent strategy. Here’s why:…
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December 9, 2019…or are they as outdated as faxes and rolodexes? In decades past, the annual performance review was the preferred tool for examining employees’ performance,…
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October 31, 2019Steve the Slacker. Chatty Cathy. Missed the Memo Mark. The names may be silly, but the problems that their poor job performance cause are…
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June 7, 2019The clock is ticking. An employee just gave notice, and you now have 10 business days to find their replacement. No pressure, right? With the…
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