The time between an interview and hearing back from a potential employer can feel endless and invoke stress in any candidate. Unfortunately, this uncertainty is a natural part of any job search, no matter how much research and preparation you have done. But take heart. While there’s no such thing as a surefire guarantee, there [...]
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Is employee recognition worth your time and investment? The answer to this question is a resounding, non-debatable “yes.” If you have any doubts about making employee appreciation and rewards an integral part of your company culture, kick those thoughts to the curb. Right now. Honest, authentic recognition can be as small as a personal note [...]
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The human brain is wired to connect. By nature, people are motivated by a drive for social connection, which applies at work and in their personal lives. Not everyone has to be best friends with their coworkers, but the better people get along with each other and upper management, the more beneficial business results and [...]
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Embarking on a job search can be exciting and daunting at the same time. You’ve already taken the first important step, just by making this decision. Or, perhaps it was made for you, in light of a recent pandemic-related or other layoff or change. Regardless of your situation, what tips should you follow to help [...]
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May 14, 2021
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No matter how smart or skilled an employee is, if they lack confidence, they will perform below potential and likely be unhappy or dissatisfied at work. Hopefully, you’ve experienced the benefits of feeling confident yourself, including: Being your best, even under pressure. Positively influencing others. This can be especially helpful when negotiating or selling a [...]
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You want your employees to grow and succeed because they deserve it – and because as they move forward, so does your business. To achieve this goal, it’s up to you to empower them with access to the best possible training and development opportunities. When employees know you care, they respond. This builds trust, commitment, [...]
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As you fine-tune your resume, should you include projects you’ve completed as you vie for your next great job? The answer is: It depends. An even better answer is: Include projects only if they are relevant and help support your case as you try and beat out the competition. Here are two common examples of [...]
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Morale is defined by Forbes magazine as “the attitude, satisfaction and overall outlook of employees during their association with an organization or a business.” Employees with high levels of morale are happier – and companies with happy employees are known to earn more and outperform their competition. Satisfied employees: Are more productive: They handle challenges [...]
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Temporary employees may only work at your company for a limited amount of time, but they can provide positive contributions and add needed value – as long as they know the ropes and feel like part of the team. And who knows? If they turn out to be potential superstars, you might want them to [...]
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March 26, 2021
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Properly organizing and managing your job search is just as important as identifying the best opportunities and submitting your application. Keeping track of all the details can be a full-time job in itself! The good news is: there are a few simple tips you can follow that involve a little work upfront but are well [...]
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