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- Posted in
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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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Returning to work during the Covid-19 pandemic can be a scary and stress-inducing thought. But by being sensible and taking the right protective measures, you can ensure that you’re keeping yourself and others safe. As noted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the more closely you interact with others, the longer the [...]
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Effective feedback enables employees to grow as professionals. It increases loyalty and engagement – and can be equally valuable for the giver, as you seek to strengthen and develop as a leader. Giving feedback is not always easy, but it’s essential and well worth the effort. Here are some tips for success: Be prepared. Prepare [...]
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As reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, manufacturing is among the top three most potentially dangerous occupations, with 395,300 workplace injuries and 35,000 workplace illnesses annually. Other highlights of the most recent BLS Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, published in November 2019, include: Twenty-six percent of all non-fatal workplace injuries resulted from [...]
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- September 4, 2020
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Check out the various dictionary definitions of “passion,” and you’ll find words like “powerful, compelling, a strong fondness, liking or desire” and “an intense, driving feeling or conviction.” Passion is all of the above. And while it’s awesome to have passion for your work, it’s equally important to pursue your dreams away from the job. There [...]
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Remote work was already a growing trend when the Covid-19 pandemic struck earlier this year. Then it became the norm, virtually overnight. It may be a positive outcome of this surreal time for many employers as they realize the numerous benefits associated with team members working from home. Consider the following factors: Morale When it [...]
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Six months ago, you may have had some remote employees at your company – or not. But today, chances are, that picture looks very different. Where working from home was a growing trend before the coronavirus pandemic onset, it has now become the norm at many businesses. Do you plan to allow your employees to [...]
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There’s no place like home. And then, it also becomes your workplace. For many, this change was force-fed with the sudden onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. For others, working remotely has already been the norm. For a growing number of workers worldwide, it’s an increasingly desired option. Regardless of how you got there, what can [...]
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