It can be tough to stay motivated when you’re job hunting, especially if you’ve been at it for a while. And the holiday season doesn’t help. You may also be feeling a bit overwhelmed as you try to keep track of all your applications, follow-up work, contacts and connections, and deadlines. As the year winds [...]
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With new trends and technology comes the need for updated skillsets among workers at all levels of business. It’s an ongoing evolution – and it’s critical to keep up with it as you hire and develop your team. Skills gaps can be signaled by drops in productivity or morale and higher turnover rates, all which [...]
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Finding a new job while you’re employed is a best-case scenario. It puts you in an excellent position to negotiate the best possible deal as you take your next career step. But at the same time, it poses its own challenges, which if mishandled can result in major, damaging faux pas. To ensure it works [...]
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Employees who feel valued and confident that their company supports their upward development are not only better equipped to excel in their jobs, they’re also more committed to bringing their best selves to work every day. Beyond helping people improve at work, by upskilling and reskilling your employees, you’re supporting a basic human need for [...]
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When Covid-19 broadsided the world in 2020, it marked the onset of a new normal in life and at work. It was a challenging time, to say the least, but one of the positive trends that emerged was realization of the importance of soft skills when it comes to workplace interactions and related successful outcomes. [...]
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In life and in business, bad things happen. It’s inevitable that there will be setbacks and speed bumps along the way. The secret to getting past them is to be resilient: develop the ability to deal with challenges, adapt accordingly, learn from them, and move on to not just survive, but thrive. As a business [...]
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As a hiring manager, one of the last things you want is to bring a new employee on board only to have them resign, voluntarily or otherwise, a short time later. The U.S. Department of Labor has estimated the cost of a bad hire at at least 30 percent of an individual’s first-year expected earnings. [...]
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There are lots of job opportunities out there. It may not always feel that way - or at least, it may seem overwhelming to try and find the right job for you. But if you have a plan of action in place, achieving that goal can be easier than you think. Start with your resume. [...]
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As an employer, of course you look for red flags as you interview job candidates. You wouldn’t be doing due diligence otherwise. But remember: it’s a two-way street. Just as you’re evaluating potential new hires, they’re also scrutinizing your company … going over details with a fine-tooth comb as they decide whether or not they [...]
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Creativity is more than just an abstract concept, or a quality to be attributed only to artists and others “in the creative business.” It’s fundamental to problem solving, growth and success, both in business and in life. It encourages people to look beyond conventional, “we’ve always done it that way” solutions and connect the dots [...]
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December 20, 2023
