Declining a job offer – even if you’re sure you don’t want it – is never easy. But it may be inevitable in order to land the position of your dreams. Knowing how to decline graciously ensures that you gain respect and protect your professional reputation and relationships.Whether you’re faced with an offer you’d never [...]
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Employee retention is a critical issue facing today’s employers, as they compete for top talent in the newly-recovered global economy. With the cost of turnover estimated at between 1.5 and 2 times an employee’s annual salary - plus such related soft costs as plummeting productivity and morale - it’s a serious threat with a resulting [...]
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“The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind in others the conviction and the will to carry on.”These are the words of iconic American writer and political commentator Walter Lippmann, who passed away in 1975 after a sterling career that included two Pulitzer Prizes. And true to form, he hits the leadership [...]
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After your job interview, you still have a measure of control over the hiring process. In fact, in some ways, your interview is only the beginning of the conversation. The right follow-up strategy can significantly increase your chances for success.After a Phone ScreenAfter a telephone screen, send your interviewers a quick email message. Thank them [...]
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Landing a job interview is no small feat. You’ve impressed a prospective employer enough that they want to learn more about you, your qualifications and your overall fit as a member of their team.You should feel very good about this opportunity.You also need to be prepared to make the best possible first impression. The hiring [...]
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With the onset of the New Year, it’s an opportune time to review your HR management practices, performance, and departmental and business needs. Look ahead to pending changes that will impact your plans in the next 12 months. From technology to tax laws, from health care to wage requirements, there’s a lot to consider as [...]
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Since the mid-2000s, social media have surpassed job boards as tools for hiring managers to source and select job candidates. A solid 94 percent of employers in a 2013 survey said they were using or planning to use social media as a key aspect of their recruitment strategies.It’s no longer question of whether you should [...]
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Will 2015 be your year to land a new job?You wouldn’t be the only one. Of 450 employers surveyed recently by LinkedIn, 49 percent expect their companies to be hiring in 2015. And 3.4 million people will turn 65 in the next 12 months as the vast Baby Boomer population continues to exit the workforce [...]
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As an HR professional, what talent acquisition and management challenges will you face in 2015?Among the most prominent issues will be retention, as indicated by recent research that shows that 52.3 percent of close to 1,700 Americans surveyed are unhappy in their work. Compensation is also center on the radar screen. The Society for Human [...]
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How close are you to meeting your 2014 business goals now that you’ve turned the calendar to December?The holiday season is here, which can be a natural formula for reduced productivity and distraction. Or, it can be a time for heightened success and a positive push towards turning at least some of those unmet objectives [...]
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March 3, 2015
