As employers become increasingly aware of the importance of mental wellbeing in the workplace, they are taking more steps to promote a positive environment for their employees. This blog post will explore how managers can use different strategies to help their employees maintain a healthy mental state. We will discuss how initiatives such as flexible [...]
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Finding the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers can be a challenge. You want to show them how much you appreciate their hard work, but you don't want to break the bank either. Fortunately, there are plenty of great options for holiday gifts that will make your coworkers feel appreciated without putting a huge dent [...]
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With the holiday season upon us, it can be difficult to find work-life balance when you feel compelled to spend all your free time with family and friends. The trick to maintaining your sanity over the next few weeks is to find ways to stay in control of your schedule and get some uninterrupted time [...]
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When it comes to being an effective manager, you don’t need to be the best at everything. After all, you have plenty of other managers and employees you can rely on to take care of certain tasks. What matters most is that you possess three important traits that make you and your team more productive. [...]
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To attract the best talent on the market, you need to sell your company. And recruitment is a two-way street. As A-list candidates check out your employer brand, social media typically is their first point of contact. In a recent Jobvite survey of 1,800 recruiting and HR pros, 93 percent of respondents said they use [...]
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Searching for your first job is an exciting time in your life. It’s also stressful, frustrating, and at times, disappointing. But in the end, it’s all worth it, as you land a role that’s an invaluable first stepping stone for your career. Where should you start, to make your job search efficient and successful? Have [...]
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Employers who look for strong cultural alignment between potential hires and their own organizations tend to have the best recruitment results and ultimately, the most successful business outcomes. The most effective employees understand how to complete tasks within the context and culture of their companies, so by assessing the core values of job candidates, you [...]
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As a manager, you’re responsible for achieving business goals while at the same time, prioritizing the ongoing well-being of your team and each of its members. It’s not always an easy balance, but maintaining it is rewarding, not to mention essential to your own success as well as that of your company. There’s a lot [...]
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Not everyone is a natural networker. For some, it can be downright intimidating to put themselves out there when they’re comfortable working independently. But, remember that a strong professional network helps you in multiple ways. It enables you to stay on top of industry trends and relevant business developments, meet new contacts, and gain access [...]
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Take a look at a few definitions of “frustration” – just in case you need a refresher. The Oxford Dictionary describes it as “the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of an inability to change or achieve something.” And Mirriam-Webster calls it “a deep, chronic sense or state of insecurity and dissatisfaction arising [...]
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