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Recruit Top College Graduates This Summer
Hey, summer! We see you sneaking in with rising temperatures and endless repetition of “Pomp and Circumstance.” But this is good news for recent college graduates and the companies looking to hire them. Nearly half of college grads won’t have a job locked down by the start of summer, so they’ll be ready to find […]
What Your Boss Won’t Tell You
What kind of relationship do you have with your boss? Do you see each other once a month at your one-on-one meeting, or do you duet on “I Got You Babe” every Friday at happy hour? Distant or close, your boss is unlikely to be so candid as to reveal every juicy tidbit about your […]
How to Negotiate the Salary You Deserve
Let’s get real: most people would rather buy a used car than negotiate salary. You want what you’re worth, but you also don’t want to go through the excruciating, sometimes embarrassing, give-and-take to get there. And what if you can’t reach an agreement—will you walk away or accept less than you deserve? You might not […]
How to Extinguish Burnout Before Going Up In Flames
When it comes to work-life balance, everyone wants to think they’re a Superman or Superwoman, able to rock 12-hour work days, Sally’s dance recitals, Billy’s baseball games, and Tuesday Zumba classes. But then it hits, and we realize we don’t have superpowers, and boy, are we tired—mentally and physically. Even would-be superheroes burn out when […]
Management 101: The 7 Mistakes You’ll Make as a New Manager
Everyone makes mistakes—the path to success is full of them! New managers are especially susceptible to slipups, especially if it’s their first time leading a team. It can be a tough transition! But knowing about, and ideally avoiding, these common new-manager mistakes can help you make an easier, more graceful transition to leadership.
Management 101: Listen Like a Leader
When it comes to leadership soft skills, being a great listener is as important as—if not more than—being a great talker. But being a great listener can also be challenging, and requires a learning curve!
Why Haven’t You Been Promoted Yet?!
You’re the first in the office and the last to leave. You answer email at midnight, text your boss on the weekends, and plan the company holiday parties. As far as you can tell, everyone appreciates your efforts and has given you great feedback about your performance. So why haven’t you been offered that fancy […]
Modern Career Advice Every Professional Should Know
As times change and younger folks enter the workforce, some traditional job advice…
These Interview Answers Are Just Bad
Congratulations on scoring that big interview! It’s time to put on your best suit and show them how well you shine. This can be a bit scary because every interview is different, and no matter how well you prepare, you can’t anticipate every question. The good news is, you can expect a few trusty standbys, […]
How to Ace Your 30-Day Honeymoon Phase
Congratulations on your new job! Isn’t it exciting to tackle something new, with so many opportunities to learn and shine? While you fearlessly blaze this trail, just keep in mind: First impressions are hard to shake, and the impressions you make in your first month can follow you throughout your career. So you want to […]
The Kitchen Sink Does Not Belong in Your Resume
A lot of people think—mistakenly—that they should frontload their resume with every “skill” they possess. Like, you’re a Call of Duty expert. Or you’re writing an unfinished novel. Or your pig won a blue ribbon at the ’06 County Fair. Might as well include the kitchen sink, because who knows what might be relevant? Well […]
How to Repair a Tarnished Professional Reputation
Have you made mistakes that hurt your reputation at work? If you’ve been passed up for projects or promotions, maybe even gotten the cold shoulder from your colleagues, you may need to do damage control to get your career back on track. Fortunately, there are a few paths you can take to get there.
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The “better” way to conduct layoffs
Layoffs are hard on everyone. Even as business leaders and HR professionals, layoffs are one of the hardest things we have to do. Regrettably, many of us remember this from the all-too-recent pandemic layoffs. Layoffs are a reality we may soon face again as the threat of recession looms. And while we may not have […]
Resolve conflict like a champ
We’re hard-pressed to say conflict resolution is a fun or glamorous part of a Human Resources or leadership role, but it’s one of the most critical parts. How you mediate conflict impacts employee morale and retention, and also shows your leadership abilities and your willingness to tackle the tough stuff. Your conflict resolution skills can […]
Stop! and hire this candidate
It’s easy to criticize potential hires and spot reasons why we shouldn’t hire them. That one is too arrogant, that one lacks technical skills, and that one knows nothing about the company. Process of elimination, right? But too often we fail to recognize the positive reasons why we should hire someone. Positive flags can be […]
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