Starting a new job is one of the biggest transitions a person experiences. The way you welcome a new employee to your team makes a crucial first impression – and sets the stage for their future at your company. You worked hard to hire this person. So, work hard not to lose them. Studies show [...]
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Resigning from a job can be stressful, even if you’re leaving to take an opportunity that better meets your career goals. Be sure to resign gracefully and professionally, without burning bridges or harming your reputation in any way. What to Say Handle your resignation as carefully and tactfully as you would any other important business [...]
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Despite what you may have recently heard or read, a strong cover letter is important to your successful job search. Cover letters are not always required, but they can be the factor that sets you apart from other candidates. A cover letter can be the best place to let your personality come through and show [...]
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Whether you make the cut for a job may depend on your success in a telephone interview. For many companies, this is the first step in determining if a candidate is a good fit to join their team. For instance, if a hiring manager is interested in 15 candidates, they may call all of them [...]
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Burnout as a manager can be devastating. If you feel constantly tired, disengaged or unmotivated on the job, you may be suffering from it. The good news is: There are ways to reduce or avoid burnout, so you can continue to be your best self at work. What is Burnout? Before you can fight burnout, [...]
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Employers aren’t the only ones who should be asking questions during job interviews. As a candidate, your questions are just as important – and in fact, recruiters and hiring managers expect you to raise them. Asking thought-provoking questions demonstrates your knowledge of the company and the role, as well as your level of interest in [...]
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Should you implement a company wellness program? Is it worth the planning, time and investment? The answer is a resounding “yes” – because it’s both the right thing and the smart thing to do. Healthy employees result in a healthy business. To cite one example, Johnson & Johnson employees are given incentives to complete a [...]
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Is it time for a career pivot? If you’re considering a change in careers, good for you! You should never let yourself get bogged down into thinking you have only one professional path in life. While you don’t want your chosen field to be a moving target or “flavor of the month,” a carefully strategized [...]
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Retention of top-performing employees is a key measure of the overall health of your company. It helps ensure customer satisfaction, strong sales, satisfied co-workers and effective succession planning. Failure to hold on to key team members can mean a huge hit to your bottom line in terms of candidate searches and added training and investment. [...]
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Workplace illness affects virtually every employee. Each year, 98 percent of U.S. workers are affected by minor illness. The good news is: The right knowledge and some simple but effective measures can reduce the probability of infection from colds and flus in your workplace by about 80 percent. Be in the Know Knowledge is power [...]
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May 18, 2017
