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Space-Age Time Management Skills
You would think by 2017, we’d have super-smart robots doing our work for us, like in The Jetsons or WALL-E.
5 Tips to Become More Efficient
If your pile of projects never seems to get any smaller, you might not be channeling your efforts efficiently.
How to Build More Efficient HR
Is your HR approach streamlined for your business’s objectives, or even compliant with the latest employment law?
Employees Versus Independent Contractors: Can You Spot the Difference?
Uber and FedEx got this wrong, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Busting 5 Myths That Weaken Your Resume
Resume “rules” job-seekers follow that aren’t really rules at all, or at least, they aren’t anymore.
Why You Shouldn’t Tell These Lies on Your Resume
It doesn’t take a whopper to ruin your reputation.
Four Tips to Stay Motivated When Working From Home
Get yourself an office and some real clothes.
Writing Your Cinderella-Story Thank You Note
Interviewing is a lot like the Cinderella story. You get all dressed up, go to the big event, dance your finest, and hope the shoe fits at the end. You want to make a regal impression on your interviewers, but instead of leaving a tiny glass slipper, you want to leave a thank you note, […]
How to Put Off Procrastination
We all do it—divert our attention to places it doesn’t need to be, like when we click through Aunt Sherry’s vacation photos instead of answer that email from Jeff in Finance. Sometimes we put entire projects in front of more important tasks, simply to avoid something difficult or unpleasant. Yes, we all procrastinate. But how […]
5 Reasons to Shop for a New Boss
If your boss gives you encouragement, advice, recognition, and constructive feedback delivered without judgment—stay in your job forever, because you’ve found a gem! But seriously, lucky is the employee who gets along with and works well with their boss; not all bosses have such great (or even good) management skills. Things can get tough quickly […]
5 Work Habits That Can Hurt Your Reputation
Other people’s perception of you shapes your chances for success at work. These five habits will hurt you!
How to Host a Memorable Company Event
With the Fourth of July coming up, you may have “celebration” on the brain—you may even work for one of those companies that has its annual picnic right about now. Maybe you’re busy thinking up your big summer blowout or even making reservations for your office holiday party. Whatever your company’s next event, if you’re […]
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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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