Not many people can claim to love something that they do day in and day out. In fact, Forbes reports on a poll by Harris that finds that 40 percent of employees would leave corporate America if they could do something more creative. But that leaves 60 percent who would not.What drives job satisfaction?Job fulfillment [...]
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A temporary assignment presents certain challenges in terms of fitting in with peers and colleagues. Developing relationships requires the same interpersonal skills regardless of whether it is a long-term or short-term context; however, understanding your role as a temporary employee can help you to avoid stepping on toes or having overly ambitious expectations.The obvious common [...]
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Gone are the days when a job application must be submitted on the best bond paper and sent via snail mail. A recent survey by SuccessFactors revealed that 51 percent of hiring managers and executives use texting and social media during the recruitment process. Each communication medium, however, has certain etiquette, and a level of [...]
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Most companies allow their employees to bring their own smartphones and even their tablets to the office. But does that mean you can--and should--use them whenever you like? Obviously, each office should have its own policy for appropriate use, but there are several simple rules that all users should follow.Mobile devices should be used with [...]
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May 8, 2015
