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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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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One of the most difficult decisions you may ever make is declining a job offer, especially if you’ve been searching for a while. But remember, you spend a huge amount of your time at work – so it needs to be the right fit. Take time to evaluate whether the position you’ve been offered is [...]
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Today’s most talented professionals have their choice of job opportunities, with employers vying for their attention and services. You need innovative ways to sell potential hires on the unique benefits of joining your team – before your competition beats you to them. Develop a Winning Candidate Experience Your candidate experience should be no different than [...]
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May 18, 2017
