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1 . . . 2 . . . 3 . . . Team-Build!
Five activities designed to jump-start your team in 2015.
5 Signs of Job Security (To Put Your Employees at Ease)
Talent Management and Workforce Planning
What do your employees see as a red flag when it comes to job security?
In 2015, Take the Reins of Your Career
25% of us will break a New Year’s resolution in the first week. Beat the odds–resolve to take care of your career in 2015.
5 Tips to Revamp Your Resume in 2015
Help your resume burst into 2015 like a New Year’s Eve popper!
How to Be a Likable Job Candidate
Behind your smile, are you coming off as likable during your job interview?
Out With the Old, In With the Newbie: Working With Younger Bosses in 2015
Will selfies and skinny jeans help you relate to your younger boss?
How to Give a Great Presentation: Part 3 – Presenting
Make your presentation pop with these delivery tips.
How to Give a Great Presentation: Part 2 – Production
Try these engaging production strategies to make your presentation pop!
How to Give a Great Presentation: Part 1 – Planning
From “state of the company” addresses to holiday party keynote speeches, year-end is full of presentation opportunities. Here’s how to plan a great one.
What to Do When You Have a Younger Boss
Don’t be stuck in the Stone Age! A younger boss can help expand your horizons.
4 Mistakes to Avoid When Firing an Employee
Terminations are tough, but you can make them easier on everyone by avoiding these common mistakes.
YES! News
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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