Creative ideas to boost employee retention
Today, employees are looking for more than just a good paycheck. Companies looking to attract and retain top talent should consider other forms of compensation like stock options and deferred compensation.
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Important Statistics About the Skills Gap
By examining some key data points about the skills gap, companies can be prepared to understand how serious the problem is – and take steps to address it.
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Keeping Up with the Evolving Job Market
It is no secret that the workplace has been forever changed. Companies face new challenges managing employee needs as remote and hybrid workers require special considerations.
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Check Out These 2022 Hiring Trends
Check Out These 2022 Hiring Trends - Recruiters, hiring managers, and leaders from a variety of organizations recently offered their insights on the (sometimes surprising) hiring trends that companies have been following in the first half of 2022.
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Building Inclusivity through Communication and Empathy
More than a buzzword, DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) is the key to creating workplaces in which every employee can develop, grow, and thrive.
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This strategy can help you counter "The Great Resignation"
With the Great Resignation exacerbating the staffing shortage, this is the ideal time for organizations to implement a forward-fill strategy that emphasizes five key areas.
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Build Your Company's Dream Team
For the vast majority of hiring managers, attracting high-quality candidates is the biggest challenge they face today. In 2022, though, every organization should put the following seven recruitment metrics at the top of its priority list.
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6 Steps to Effective Problem-Solving for Teams
With so many businesses now having to pivot and adjust to new ways of working -- and with job candidates becoming more selective -- it's a good time for companies to review their HR key performance indicators (KPIs).
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Leadership tips for success in 2022!
It's impossible to predict the future with 100 percent accuracy. But as we round the corner into 2022, we can certainly make some educated guesses, based on recent business trends, about what will be important this year.
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Why Is Talent Disappearing and What Can Be Done to Stop It?
As companies attempt to rehire and recover from the last two years, they're all trying to comprehend why some of their talented employees are pursuing new opportunities that often don't appear to be better than their current roles.
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It's time to get strategic...
The ability to be a strategic thinker is a key characteristic of an effective leader. But one common mistake people make is to assume that strategic thinking is the exclusive domain of C-suiters or other positions with a senior title. Anyone can be a strategic thinker!
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These tips can help your business attract job seekers!
While social views might not have been the number one reason that an employee has left or is considering leaving the organization, it could be one of the things that attract someone to a new employer.
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Ideas to improve Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the Workplace
Improving workplace diversity and inclusion entails more than hiring more women, BIPOC, nonbinary, or neurodiverse employees, however. It includes weaving genuine inclusion into the fabric of the organization--that is, not as simple as having diverse people on board but also ensuring that they’re involved, empowered, and trusted within the business.
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Have You Tried Any of These Creative Recruitment Strategies?
In this issue:
Companies worldwide are leveraging their social media platforms to build their employer brands and create fun, laid-back content that attracts potential candidates. With the following strategies, organizations can drive interest in their next hiring campaigns.
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Companies worldwide are leveraging their social media platforms to build their employer brands and create fun, laid-back content that attracts potential candidates. With the following strategies, organizations can drive interest in their next hiring campaigns.
Planning to hire Gen Z? Start here!
In this issue:
How to Hire GenZ
Use ENPS to Boost Loyalty and Motivation
DOL Withdrawal of IC Regulations Means More Uncertainty for Employers
How Different Generations Want to Be Recognized at Work
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How to Hire GenZ
Use ENPS to Boost Loyalty and Motivation
DOL Withdrawal of IC Regulations Means More Uncertainty for Employers
How Different Generations Want to Be Recognized at Work
Guide to Recruiting with Chatbots
In This Issue:
Guide to Recruiting with Chatbots
How to Make Diversity in Hiring a Reality
5 Ways to Incentivize a Workforce to Increase Company Revenue
Upskilling and Reskilling: The Art of Coping with Change
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Learn About Changing Employee Expectations
In this issue:
Learn About Changing Employee Expectations
Why Team Members Should Get to Know Each Other
Getting Practical with AI: Can It Help HR Help People?
Elements of Perfect Offboarding
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Insights: Nurture and Drip Marketing for Recruiters
In This Issue
- Nurture and Drip Marketing for Recruiters
- The Reinvention of HR
- How to Run a Successful Wellness Challenge
- Using the Check-in to Cultivate a Culture of Growth and Trust
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How to Stay Ahead of Challenges to Virtual Recruitment
In this issue:
How to Stay Ahead of Challenges to Virtual Recruitment
Business Ethics in Human Resources
Blockchain and the Transformation of HR
How to Make Virtual Live Courses Engaging and Effective
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Get Ready for the Digital Workplace
In this issue:
Get Ready for the Digital Workplace
How AI Can Help Companies Build Winning Workforces
Performing the Core Functions of HR Remotely
Time-Block Your Way to Productivity
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6 Tips for Managing Remote Employees for the Long Term
In this issue:
6 Tips for Managing Remote Employees for the Long Term
5 Trends in Employee Benefits for 2021 Open Enrollment
Building a New-Hire Buddy System for Remote Onboarding
How to Use Workplace Culture to Motivate Employees
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Should HR Have a Virtual Background Policy?
In this issue:
Should HR Have a Virtual Background Policy?
Leadership Essentials: Credibility
HR and Professional Development: Leading by Example
Why Hiring Software Accessibility Matters
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4 Ways to Prevent Employee Burnout
In This Issue:
4 Ways to Prevent Employee Burnout
Closing the Confidence Gap
Data-Driven Employee Retention Techniques
How Microlearning Can Help Businesses
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Why (and How) to Measure Quality of Hire
In this issue:
Why (and How) to Measure Quality of Hire
Learning in Times of Change
The Role of Psychology in Workplace Safety
Employee Engagement: Now More Important than Ever
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Assess Soft Skills to Find Cultural Fit
In this issue:
-Sizing Them Up: How to Assess Soft Skills
-Judging a Candidate's Character
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Critical Skills for a High-Performance Workforce
In this issue:
-The Right Stuff: Critical Skills for a High-Performance Workforce
-Better Meetings, Happier Team
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How worried are you?
Let your competitors worry about talent and skills shortages this year. By implementing the ideas in this eBook, you'll be saying, "Shortages? WHAT shortages!?" – in 2020 AND beyond.
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The end is in sight!
In this issue:
-Finish the Year Strong! Amp-Up Employee Productivity This Holiday Season
-Cutting Through Indecision and Overthinking
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Getting your employees to listen to you
In this issue:
-Feedback: Getting Employees to Listen
-Friendly Fire: Why It Happens at Work – and How to Handle It
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Is your team dreading this?
In this issue:
-Team Builders That Won't Make Your Team Cringe
-Hot Desking: Productivity Booster or Musical Chairs?
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Why is everyone so angry?
In this issue:
-Can't We All Just Get Along? The Essential Guide to Workplace Harmony
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Are you asking these questions?
In this issue:
-[Free eBook] Hiring for the Long Haul: Questions to Gauge Fit, Performance and Potential
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We've got the secret...
In this issue:
-Secrets to Hiring More Productive Employees…even in this market!
-Are You an Evenhanded Manager? 4 Characteristics of Fairness.
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Eye-Opening Stats on Workplace Productivity
In this issue:
-Eye-Opening Stats on Workplace Productivity
-10 Tips for Maximizing Temp Worker Productivity
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Revolutionize your productivity in 2019!
The 4 "P"s to Revolutionizing Productivity: People, Process, Practice, Partner
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Ready to pop the champagne?
In this issue:
-Pop! Ring in 2019 With a Smart Plan to Achieve Your Career Goals
-4 Tactics to Make Training Stick
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Struggling to find candidates? (You're not alone)
Struggling to find skilled job candidates? You're not alone.
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What I heard about your company culture
The best companies to work for use culture as a competitive recruiting tool. Here's how to showcase your organization's values, employment brand and more on your website, to attract the talent you need.
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Watch out, Kathy
Could that employee you recently reprimanded or terminated be seeking revenge by claiming discrimination? Here's how to recognize -- and reduce -- your risk for retaliation claims.
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Want to Drive Performance in 2018?
Looking for ways to simplify, streamline and get more done at work in the new year? Use the KISS method.
Also, we share tactics high performers use before the workweek starts (and then share them with your team).
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Make seasonal staffing easy
Dreading your busy season -- or is it already here? This handy guide contains all the tips and tricks you need to find the right help, with the right skills, right when you need them (and keep your sanity!).
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Snapchat for recruiting? You bet!
Social tools are becoming indispensable in business. But Snapchat for recruiting -- seriously?! Learn how to build your brand and recruit amazing talent with the latest social recruiting tools, and why a strong recruiting partner is more important than ever.
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Your employees want this!
Macaroon-baking classes and ping-pong tables are trendy perks -- but do they attract and satisfy top talent? Here's what today's employees want, and how leading employers are delivering.
And, use these steps to stare down fears, work through them and get more accomplished.
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OSHA's new workplace violence enforcement...are you compliant?
OSHA just updated its enforcement procedures; have your policies kept pace? Protect your employees -- and stay out of OSHA’s crosshairs -- by identifying risk factors and developing a comprehensive workplace violence prevention program.
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Free eBook: Interview better, hire better
Want to hire better talent? Start by improving your team's interviewing skills. This practical guide contains everything you need to know to interview smarter -- and land the best talent.
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Thought you would find this interesting...
Who's on Facebook these days? Your future employees. Learn about the features, pros and cons of this new recruiting tool -- and determine if you should add it to your hiring toolbox.
And, they're cute, they're cuddly and with a little planning on your part, pets can make your employees happier and more productive.
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Why you're not attracting the best candidates...
Job postings attracting deadbeats (or no one at all)? Let's fix that! Learn how to write postings that really stand out -- and get better applicants, every time.
And, these quick tips will help you get better performance from your entire team, by managing introverts and extroverts properly.
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Bridging the Generational Gap
This month's how-to guide will help you build more cohesive, high-performing teams by bridging generational gaps.
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Are your employees smarter than you?
Nobody's an expert at EVERYTHING -- business is simply too complex and fast changing! Whether you engage them for an assignment or hire them full time, here's how to effectively manage people with more experience or knowledge than you -- and make yourself, your team and your company even more successful.
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2017 Employment Law Updates
When the calendar flips, will your company be ready for these important changes? Make sure these issues are on your radar.
And, here's how to light the fire -- and keep the productivity you've worked so hard to build rolling into the new year.
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Oh hey, one more thing...
From sharing "snackable" content to live streaming, here are seven fresh ideas for recruiting your next generation of talent.
And, with the average worker experiencing 56 interruptions per day, it's a wonder anybody gets anything done. Here's how to keep daily disruptions from zapping
productivity and momentum in your company.
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Special Report: The Future of Your Workforce
Here's how to identify and develop promising young employees -- and help them grow into your company's future leaders.
Plus, if your team's productivity, engagement and motivation flag during the summer months, use these fun ideas to rally your troops.
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Are your competitors beating you to top talent?
Do you invest sufficiently to recruit A-level talent, or find yourself "peering through the slats" as your competitors hire the best? In the long-run, mediocre talent is no bargain. Here's how to invest in recruiting wisely -- and land superstars without breaking the bank.
Plus, how eating meals together can help improve team performance.
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Big changes to overtime rules!
Big changes are coming to overtime rules. What's the FLSA changing? Who's affected? How can you control your overhead -- and stay compliant? Get the facts here.
And, there are some smart new apps to help boost your productivity. Find out what they are in this month's issue.
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Kathy, are you ready for the crisis?
Acts of terror. Natural disasters. Cyber attacks. Is your company truly ready to manage crises like these?
Plus, if you want to really boost employees' productivity (and happiness) teach them to STOP doing these six things.
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Checking References? 10 Questions You Need to Check Out
Reference checks are a MUST for making great hires. Use the questions in this month's newsletter to stay legal -- and hire smart.
Plus, learn six ways to control "infobesity" with more effective triage.
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Purple Squirrels, Unicorns and Supertemps are they all myths?
In this issue:
-Purple Squirrels and Unicorns
-Productivity Tips: Call Your Mom
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-Purple Squirrels and Unicorns
-Productivity Tips: Call Your Mom
Why you need to hire under-experienced candidates
In this issue:
-Experience? Why It's Not All it's Cracked Up to Be
-Productivity Tips: 5 Best Ways to Build -- or Break -- Trust at Work
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-Experience? Why It's Not All it's Cracked Up to Be
-Productivity Tips: 5 Best Ways to Build -- or Break -- Trust at Work
What do your employees want?
In this issue:
-Benefits: Do You Have What it Takes?
-Productivity Tips: Tapping Workplace Creativity
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-Benefits: Do You Have What it Takes?
-Productivity Tips: Tapping Workplace Creativity
Start improving employee retention today
In this issue:
-The Stay Interview: an Essential Weapon in the War for Talent
-Productivity Tips: Working on a "Farm"?
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-The Stay Interview: an Essential Weapon in the War for Talent
-Productivity Tips: Working on a "Farm"?
What's hot in workforce management?
In this issue:
-Help Wanted! When it makes sense to get outside recruiting assistance
-What's Hot in Workforce Management?
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-Help Wanted! When it makes sense to get outside recruiting assistance
-What's Hot in Workforce Management?
Can we have your opinion, Kathy?
In this issue:
Hiring Challenges Survey
Productivity Tips: The Zero Waste Workweek
Tools: Get it Off Your Plate!
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Hiring Challenges Survey
Productivity Tips: The Zero Waste Workweek
Tools: Get it Off Your Plate!
You're working too hard
In this issue:
-10 Fresh Ideas for Managing Virtual Teams
-Productivity Tips: Work Smarter, Not Harder!
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-10 Fresh Ideas for Managing Virtual Teams
-Productivity Tips: Work Smarter, Not Harder!
Workforce misery -- Are you to blame?
In this issue:
-Are You Making Your Employees Miserable?
-Productivity Tips: Beat Stress – in Less than 1 Minute!
-Tools: Get Your Ducks in a Row
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-Are You Making Your Employees Miserable?
-Productivity Tips: Beat Stress – in Less than 1 Minute!
-Tools: Get Your Ducks in a Row
HR records - Are you keeping the right stuff?
In this issue:
-What's In? What's Out? (When it comes to personnel files, that is.)
-Biggest Productivity Killers
-Tools: 5 Ways to Boost Temporary Employee Productivity
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-What's In? What's Out? (When it comes to personnel files, that is.)
-Biggest Productivity Killers
-Tools: 5 Ways to Boost Temporary Employee Productivity
No more excuses!
In this issue:
-Own It! (So your employees will, too)
-Productivity Tips: What's Your Style?
-Interview Questions to Assess Work Style
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-Own It! (So your employees will, too)
-Productivity Tips: What's Your Style?
-Interview Questions to Assess Work Style
The million dollar job offer
In this issue:
-"We'll Pay You $1,000,000": How To Find Passive Candidates
-Do Brown Bags Kill Productivity?
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-"We'll Pay You $1,000,000": How To Find Passive Candidates
-Do Brown Bags Kill Productivity?
Do you hear the whispers?
In this issue:
-Are You Part of the "In Crowd" (at work, that is)?
-Productivity Tips: Whistle While You Work
-Results at Work: Simplifying Staffing for a High-Volume Staffing User
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-Are You Part of the "In Crowd" (at work, that is)?
-Productivity Tips: Whistle While You Work
-Results at Work: Simplifying Staffing for a High-Volume Staffing User
Candidate Interviews, what you see isn't always what you get
In this issue:
-Top Candidates do not equal Top Employees
-Fuel More Arguments at Work
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-Top Candidates do not equal Top Employees
-Fuel More Arguments at Work
Do more. Spend less. Go crazy!
In this issue:
-Understaffing: a Risky Proposition
-Productivity Tips: 5 Ways to Keep Employees Happy
-Free Survey to Gauge Employee Happiness
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-Understaffing: a Risky Proposition
-Productivity Tips: 5 Ways to Keep Employees Happy
-Free Survey to Gauge Employee Happiness
Another day, another crisis
In this issue:
-Expect the Unexpected: How to Manage a Crisis While Maintaining Workplace Productivity
-Productivity Tips: The 25 Hour Day!
-Results at Work: A New Approach to an Old Problem Improves Productivity and Saves Money
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-Expect the Unexpected: How to Manage a Crisis While Maintaining Workplace Productivity
-Productivity Tips: The 25 Hour Day!
-Results at Work: A New Approach to an Old Problem Improves Productivity and Saves Money
2013 EEOC Criminal Background Check Guidelines -- Are you in compliance?
In this issue:
-To Check or Not to Check? Straight Talk About EEOC Guidelines for Conducting Criminal Background Checks
-Productivity Tips: Keep Interviewing Simple
-Tools: Dos and Don'ts for Conducting Criminal Background Checks
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-To Check or Not to Check? Straight Talk About EEOC Guidelines for Conducting Criminal Background Checks
-Productivity Tips: Keep Interviewing Simple
-Tools: Dos and Don'ts for Conducting Criminal Background Checks
Feel more like a referee than a manager?
In this issue:
-Feel More Like a Referee than a Manager?
-Productivity Tips: Fun & Flexibility Boosts Productivity
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-Feel More Like a Referee than a Manager?
-Productivity Tips: Fun & Flexibility Boosts Productivity
[eBook] Win the War for Talent in Today's Economy
Recent statistics reinforce that while hiring
remains sluggish, finding and keeping qualified,
skilled workers is getting tougher. If you want to
win the war for talent, read this eBook. It examines
the true cost of turnover and outlines today's best
retention strategies, geared to the unique needs of
each of your workforce segments.
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Boost productivity this summer
In this issue:
-Want to Boost Employee Productivity? Look in the Mirror!
-To Be a Great Leader, Focus on Clarity in Communication
-Tools: ACA Information Sheet
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-Want to Boost Employee Productivity? Look in the Mirror!
-To Be a Great Leader, Focus on Clarity in Communication
-Tools: ACA Information Sheet
Insert exciting subject line here...
In this issue:
-Business lessons from the Staffing Industry Executive Forum
-Want to stay productive? Stay healthy!
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-Business lessons from the Staffing Industry Executive Forum
-Want to stay productive? Stay healthy!
Is March Madness a good thing for your office??
In this issue of Great Ideas:
-Creating Championship Teams for Your Business
-Take Control of Your Day--Before it Takes Control of You!
-Meetings & March Madness
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-Creating Championship Teams for Your Business
-Take Control of Your Day--Before it Takes Control of You!
-Meetings & March Madness
Free eBook: MBO for 2013
In this issue:
-The Shredder Ate my Report--Improve Performance with "Management by Objectives" (MBO)
-Productivity Tips: What's Out? Multitasking. What's In? Mindfulness!
-Case Study: Simplification. Streamlining. Single-source options.
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-The Shredder Ate my Report--Improve Performance with "Management by Objectives" (MBO)
-Productivity Tips: What's Out? Multitasking. What's In? Mindfulness!
-Case Study: Simplification. Streamlining. Single-source options.
Welcome to the new Great Ideas!
In this issue:
-Hiring in 2013? Key Talent Acquisition Trends to Watch
-Five Ways to Make This Your Most Productive Year Ever!
-Why questions can be your most powerful employee motivation tool.
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-Hiring in 2013? Key Talent Acquisition Trends to Watch
-Five Ways to Make This Your Most Productive Year Ever!
-Why questions can be your most powerful employee motivation tool.
'Tis the Season to be Scrooge-y?
It's that most wonderful time of the year!
Except when it comes to getting work done. Chances are, your
staff is more focused on shopping and parties than this week's
deadlines.
So how do you get work done... without being a Scrooge?
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How "smart" is your website?
This is not a time to get left behind. It's time to
get smart about smartphones. And tablets. And how you can use
them to recruit today's on-the-go candidates.
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How "smart" is your website?
This is not a time to get left behind. It's time to
get smart about smartphones. And tablets. And how you can use
them to recruit today's on-the-go candidates.
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Do you know Harry Frazee?
In this month's Strategies for Success, we'll show you how to
find, attract and retain great talent, because you never want
to be known as the guy who gave up the greatest player on
your team.
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Do you know Harry Frazee?
In this month's Strategies for Success, we'll show you how to
find, attract and retain great talent, because you never want
to be known as the guy who gave up the greatest player on
your team.
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Do It the Disney Way
Walt Disney would be considered a creative genius by most.
Why? Because he knew how to translate creativity into tangible
reality. And you, too, can turn creative ideas into profit.
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Do It the Disney Way
Walt Disney would be considered a creative genius by most.
Why? Because he knew how to translate creativity into tangible
reality. And you, too, can turn creative ideas into profit.
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There's a goldmine in your office!
In this month's Strategies for Success, we'll show you how mining
your employee data can lead to insights into compensation, staffing
needs and retention.
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There's a goldmine in your office!
In this month's Strategies for Success, we'll show you how mining
your employee data can lead to insights into compensation, staffing
needs and retention.
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Throw out your to-do list
We talk a lot about motivation in the workplace--a whole industry has sprung up around it! But sometimes the easiest way to keep yourself and your employees on track is to look at not what you have to do, but at what you've done.
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Throw out your to-do list
We talk a lot about motivation in the workplace--a whole industry has sprung up around it! But sometimes the easiest way to keep yourself and your employees on track is to look at not what you have to do, but at what you've done.
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We've got good news and bad news
Download this FREE publication to discover:
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- How to minimize unplanned turnover
- Why one-size-fits-all retention plans won't work
- What you must do during an employee's first 90 days
- How to create a workplace that attracts top performers and makes them want to stay!
We've got good news and bad news
Download this FREE publication to discover:
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- How to minimize unplanned turnover
- Why one-size-fits-all retention plans won't work
- What you must do during an employee's first 90 days
- How to create a workplace that attracts top performers and makes them want to stay!
How to work hard and avoid burning out
If you want to be really successful, it's important to make
time for your work and your life. You'll be more productive
and avoid getting burned out.
In this edition of 60 Second Solutions, you'll find seven
ways to keep burnout at bay.
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How to work hard and avoid burning out
If you want to be really successful, it's important to make
time for your work and your life. You'll be more productive
and avoid getting burned out.
In this edition of 60 Second Solutions, you'll find seven
ways to keep burnout at bay.
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"Secrets to Higher Profits for $200, Alex."
Having fun makes serious business sense. This article will
show you the research that proves that fun in the workplace
is key to corporate success. You'll also find 20 ways to
bring more fun into your organization.
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"Secrets to Higher Profits for $200, Alex."
Having fun makes serious business sense. This article will
show you the research that proves that fun in the workplace
is key to corporate success. You'll also find 20 ways to
bring more fun into your organization.
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Ain't No Cure for the Summertime Blues? – But There Is!
When it's warm and sunny outside, it can be hard to be
inside. Here's a list of ideas to help you make the most of your
summer work days.
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Ain't No Cure for the Summertime Blues? – But There Is!
When it's warm and sunny outside, it can be hard to be
inside. Here's a list of ideas to help you make the most of your
summer work days.
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Don't Get Left Out of the Conversation!
Check out these statistics from a 2011 study of the practical
uses of social media in HR. You'll discover how others in the
industry are using social media--and how it can benefit you.
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Don't Get Left Out of the Conversation!
Check out these statistics from a 2011 study of the practical
uses of social media in HR. You'll discover how others in the
industry are using social media--and how it can benefit you.
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Pinterest...for Recruiting? Really?
Are you on Pinterest? I'm sure you've heard about it--it's
become the rock star of the social media world, driving
more traffic to company websites and blogs than YouTube,
Google+ and LinkedIn combined. So are you using it in
your HR department?
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Pinterest...for Recruiting? Really?
Are you on Pinterest? I'm sure you've heard about it--it's
become the rock star of the social media world, driving
more traffic to company websites and blogs than YouTube,
Google+ and LinkedIn combined. So are you using it in
your HR department?
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Why You Need to Rethink Your Recruiting Strategy
It's time to rethink your recruiting strategy--and we'll make
it easy for you. In this month's Strategies for Success, we'll
ask you four questions that will help you rethink and reshape
your approach and show you new approaches for the new economy.
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Why You Need to Rethink Your Recruiting Strategy
It's time to rethink your recruiting strategy--and we'll make
it easy for you. In this month's Strategies for Success, we'll
ask you four questions that will help you rethink and reshape
your approach and show you new approaches for the new economy.
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Spot and Prevent Workplace Bullying--Now
It seems that reports of bullying are everywhere you turn lately.
Stories of young teenagers being subjected to the behavior of
bullies has ignited a national consciousness. But bullying isn't
confined to schools and teenagers. It's also a major issue in
today's workforce.
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Spot and Prevent Workplace Bullying--Now
It seems that reports of bullying are everywhere you turn lately.
Stories of young teenagers being subjected to the behavior of
bullies has ignited a national consciousness. But bullying isn't
confined to schools and teenagers. It's also a major issue in
today's workforce.
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Are You a Stepping Stone Employer?
In a competitive job market, experienced professionals and recent
graduates with their "eye on the prize" may not be looking for
long term...just "right now."
In this month's Strategies for Success, we've included some tips
to help prevent your organization from becoming a stepping stone.
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Are You a Stepping Stone Employer?
In a competitive job market, experienced professionals and recent
graduates with their "eye on the prize" may not be looking for
long term...just "right now."
In this month's Strategies for Success, we've included some tips
to help prevent your organization from becoming a stepping stone.
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Who hired "THAT" guy?
Sometimes candidates look great on paper, or in the
interview, but end up being a total bust. Weed out the "THAT
guys" of the business world and make better hires by integrating
personality tests into your hiring process.
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Who hired "THAT" guy?
Sometimes candidates look great on paper, or in the
interview, but end up being a total bust. Weed out the "THAT
guys" of the business world and make better hires by integrating
personality tests into your hiring process.
Read More
Are you a "horrible" boss?
Are you a "horrible" boss?
This summer's blockbuster movie "Horrible Bosses" may have been
fiction, but there are some valuable management lessons to be
learned from the stars of the film.
In this month's Strategies for Success, we'll provide you
with the tips you need to avoid being "horrible."
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Are you a "horrible" boss?
Are you a "horrible" boss?
This summer's blockbuster movie "Horrible Bosses" may have been
fiction, but there are some valuable management lessons to be
learned from the stars of the film.
In this month's Strategies for Success, we'll provide you
with the tips you need to avoid being "horrible."
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Sample Social Media Policy
Does your company have an effective social media policy?
Like it or not, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter have become
essential business tools, and you need to set clear guidelines
about what your employees can--and cannot--do.
In this issue of 60 Second Solutions, we'll show you the three
specific topics your social media policy must cover.
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Sample Social Media Policy
Does your company have an effective social media policy?
Like it or not, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter have become
essential business tools, and you need to set clear guidelines
about what your employees can--and cannot--do.
In this issue of 60 Second Solutions, we'll show you the three
specific topics your social media policy must cover.
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Stop! Don't make another hire...
Stop!
Don't make another hire without reviewing the items in our
Hiring Toolkit below. It's the ultimate collection of
information, forms, and tools to help ensure that your next
hire is a perfect fit.
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Stop! Don't make another hire...
Stop!
Don't make another hire without reviewing the items in our
Hiring Toolkit below. It's the ultimate collection of
information, forms, and tools to help ensure that your next
hire is a perfect fit.
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Before you go...
Is your organization experiencing high turnover in any areas?
Are you worried about the potential of losing key employees?
This article will show you how to use exit interviews with
your soon to be ex-employees to help you reduce attrition at
your organization.
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Before you go...
Is your organization experiencing high turnover in any areas?
Are you worried about the potential of losing key employees?
This article will show you how to use exit interviews with
your soon to be ex-employees to help you reduce attrition at
your organization.
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Inside: Sample Social Media Policy
Like it or not, social media has quickly evolved into one of
the main forms of business communication. No longer is it just
for college students to update their friends on where they are
hanging out. Almost every corporation is active on Facebook,
Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Today, we are very pleased to share a really informative
article that will show you why you need a social media policy
and what needs to be included.
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Inside: Sample Social Media Policy
Like it or not, social media has quickly evolved into one of
the main forms of business communication. No longer is it just
for college students to update their friends on where they are
hanging out. Almost every corporation is active on Facebook,
Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Today, we are very pleased to share a really informative
article that will show you why you need a social media policy
and what needs to be included.
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9 Secrets to Getting the Job You Really Want
It seems the competition for the best jobs is fierce no matter what economic conditions are.
However, there are a few things job seekers can do to dramatically increase their chances of finding a great job.
Read further for 9 Secrets to Getting the Job You Really Want.
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Ever Been Turned Down for a Job?
If you're not getting back to EVERY candidate who submits a
resume or job application, you may be making people angry,
and in today's world of social media, angry candidates can
do great damage to your company's reputation.
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Ever Been Turned Down for a Job?
If you're not getting back to EVERY candidate who submits a
resume or job application, you may be making people angry,
and in today's world of social media, angry candidates can
do great damage to your company's reputation.
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Why Some People Almost Always Succeed at Work
Do you happen to know any of those people who are always
successful at work no matter what? The ones who get the
promotions quicker, more raises, more often, and get the
best assignments? Well, it's not luck that those people are
always on top. With a little determination, and help from
the following article, anyone can learn to be successful
in the workplace.
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How temps can help tackle your business challenges
Increase profits...Reduce payroll expenses...Improve retention
And you thought staffing firms were only good for providing fill-ins.
We wanted to take a little break from the normal format of
60 Second Solutions to provide you with some great case
studies of companies that--through the creative use of
staffing--were able to tackle significant business challenges!
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How temps can help tackle your business challenges
Increase profits...Reduce payroll expenses...Improve retention
And you thought staffing firms were only good for providing fill-ins.
We wanted to take a little break from the normal format of
60 Second Solutions to provide you with some great case
studies of companies that--through the creative use of
staffing--were able to tackle significant business challenges!
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SPOILER ALERT: It was the temp who helped increase profits
Quick question: What one thing can control costs, improve
revenue, and manage risks?
Believe it or not, this magic solution for your business
is temporary employees. Long gone are the days when temps
were only used to fill in for vacation days.
Used strategically, temporary employees can make a dramatic
difference to your bottom line.
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SPOILER ALERT: It was the temp who helped increase profits
Quick question: What one thing can control costs, improve
revenue, and manage risks?
Believe it or not, this magic solution for your business
is temporary employees. Long gone are the days when temps
were only used to fill in for vacation days.
Used strategically, temporary employees can make a dramatic
difference to your bottom line.
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Why Use Staffing?
In this issue of 60 Second Solutions, we'll show you how to use
a staffing agency to find top employees for your organization.
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Why Use Staffing?
In this issue of 60 Second Solutions, we'll show you how to use
a staffing agency to find top employees for your organization.
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Are you costing your firm millions?
This month's article discusses how the way that we treat job
candidates reflects on the way we treat our customers.
Not many companies factor in the candidate experience, but
they should because it is quickly becoming a "hidden cost"
that is costing us millions.
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Are you costing your firm millions?
This month's article discusses how the way that we treat job
candidates reflects on the way we treat our customers.
Not many companies factor in the candidate experience, but
they should because it is quickly becoming a "hidden cost"
that is costing us millions.
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Is it all about the money?
In this issue, you'll find an article that reviews the pros and cons of rewards based compensation plans.
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Is it all about the money?
In this issue, you'll find an article that reviews the pros and cons of rewards based compensation plans.
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60 Second Solutions: Keep millennials from walking out the door
Employees in their 20s are notorious job hoppers. And companies are losing billions on their training investments in the millennial generation. So how can you end the turnover?
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60 Second Solutions: Keep millennials from walking out the door
Employees in their 20s are notorious job hoppers. And companies are losing billions on their training investments in the millennial generation. So how can you end the turnover?
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Is Your Company Poised for Growth?
While no one knows for sure if the worst is over, we have
seen many positive signs in our local economy. So what's
the next step for companies in our community? It's time
to start taking advantage of the upturn and planning for growth.
Today, I would like to share an article that offers six
great tips to help your company prepare for growth.
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Is Your Company Poised for Growth?
While no one knows for sure if the worst is over, we have
seen many positive signs in our local economy. So what's
the next step for companies in our community? It's time
to start taking advantage of the upturn and planning for growth.
Today, I would like to share an article that offers six
great tips to help your company prepare for growth.
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Get a grip on stress
This issue includes 10 ways to deal with
stress before it takes over your life.
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Avoid wrongful termination suits
Want to avoid employee lawsuits for "wrongful termination?" Then, listen up, because the answer is easier than you may think: No surprises.
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Avoid wrongful termination suits
Want to avoid employee lawsuits for "wrongful termination?" Then, listen up, because the answer is easier than you may think: No surprises.
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What do your employees and a new car have in common?
If you're not familiar with "re-recruiting," it is the
process of re-engaging, renewing and restoring the health,
vitality or intensity of employer-employee relationships.
To further explain, click the link below for a great
article that outlines the "re-recruiting" process.
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What do your employees and a new car have in common?
If you're not familiar with "re-recruiting," it is the
process of re-engaging, renewing and restoring the health,
vitality or intensity of employer-employee relationships.
To further explain, click the link below for a great
article that outlines the "re-recruiting" process.
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Achieve your New Year's Resolutions in 2011
Everywhere you turn, people are talking about their New Year's
resolutions. What you may also notice is that nobody talks about
how they are going to actually keep them.
This article contains six tips to make a plan and
fulfill your dreams in the New Year:
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What are other companies paying?
As the end of the year approaches, most companies are finalizing their compensation plans for 2011. And, one of the most common questions we get is, What are other companies paying?
That's why we wanted to share the results from the 2010-2011 Culpepper Salary Budget and Planning Survey. This year's report includes data from 933 participating organizations
in 90 countries and 21 international geographic regions.
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60 Second Solutions: We wish you a merry work day
We hope that these tips will help your team get through the holidays--stress free!
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60 Second Solutions: We wish you a merry work day
We hope that these tips will help your team get through the holidays--stress free!
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What are other companies paying?
As the end of the year approaches, most companies are finalizing their compensation plans for 2011. And, one of the most common questions we get is, What are other companies paying?
That's why we wanted to share the results from the 2010-2011 Culpepper Salary Budget and Planning Survey. This year's report includes data from 933 participating organizations
in 90 countries and 21 international geographic regions.
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Ready for the 2010-2011 cold and flu season?
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates that the seasonal flu costs American businesses about $10 billion a year. So how can you "immunize" your company? Find out in this issue of 60 Second Solutions!
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Ready for the 2010-2011 cold and flu season?
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates that the seasonal flu costs American businesses about $10 billion a year. So how can you "immunize" your company? Find out in this issue of 60 Second Solutions!
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Don't let these challenges derail your company in 2011
This issue discusses the top five business challenges you will face in 2011 and how
staffing can help you overcome them.
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Don't let these challenges derail your company in 2011
This issue discusses the top five business challenges you will face in 2011 and how
staffing can help you overcome them.
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Make Your Resume Work for You
In this job market, you want to make sure that your resume gets to the top of the pile. The secret to success lies in two areas: your cover letter and the keywords you use. This article will show you a few tricks that will get your resume noticed by hiring managers.
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60 Second Solutions: Sick of meetings wasting your time?
About 25 million meetings take place in corporate America daily.
Can you imagine how much we could get done if we just stopped
meeting so much?
Actually, the secret is not to get rid of meetings, but to
take a different approach. How? Read on to discover how you
can become a world-class leader of high performance meetings.
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60 Second Solutions: Sick of meetings wasting your time?
About 25 million meetings take place in corporate America daily.
Can you imagine how much we could get done if we just stopped
meeting so much?
Actually, the secret is not to get rid of meetings, but to
take a different approach. How? Read on to discover how you
can become a world-class leader of high performance meetings.
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How to Recruit LeBron James
Love him, or hate him, LeBron James made recruiting history
this past summer. The NBA teams who courted James provided
a new case study on how to recruit "game-changers."
If your organization could use a few more superstars, then
you don't want to miss this article.
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How to Recruit LeBron James
Love him, or hate him, LeBron James made recruiting history
this past summer. The NBA teams who courted James provided
a new case study on how to recruit "game-changers."
If your organization could use a few more superstars, then
you don't want to miss this article.
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60 Second Solutions: Are your interview questions legal?
When broaching sensitive issues such as age,
marital status or disabilities, consider the following legal alternatives to illegal interview questions below.
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60 Second Solutions: Are your interview questions legal?
When broaching sensitive issues such as age,
marital status or disabilities, consider the following legal alternatives to illegal interview questions below.
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Build a customer for life
Leadership expert Rick Houcek has outlined four strategies based on the success of "The Container Store" that you can implement into your organization. These strategies will create an air of excitement and engagement that will help
build customers for life.
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Build a customer for life
Leadership expert Rick Houcek has outlined four strategies based on the success of "The Container Store" that you can implement into your organization. These strategies will create an air of excitement and engagement that will help
build customers for life.
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60 Second Solutions: Doing more and spending less
Would you like to...
- Get more work done...without having to work harder?
- Have more resources to take on new projects?
- Eliminate overtime expenses?
- Prevent staff burnout?
- Reduce turnover?
If so, then keep reading!
In this 60 Second Solution, you'll discover one of the most powerful ways you can actually do more and spend less!
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60 Second Solutions: Doing more and spending less
Would you like to...
- Get more work done...without having to work harder?
- Have more resources to take on new projects?
- Eliminate overtime expenses?
- Prevent staff burnout?
- Reduce turnover?
If so, then keep reading!
In this 60 Second Solution, you'll discover one of the most powerful ways you can actually do more and spend less!
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Overcome your biggest challenge
With all the ups and downs in our economy over the past
two years, you've probably had to make some major changes
in your business. And as most managers know, initiating
change can be a daunting task. According to leadership
guru, Rick Houcek, it might be the most difficult task
that managers perform.
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Overcome your biggest challenge
With all the ups and downs in our economy over the past
two years, you've probably had to make some major changes
in your business. And as most managers know, initiating
change can be a daunting task. According to leadership
guru, Rick Houcek, it might be the most difficult task
that managers perform.
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Create your brand to stand out from the crowd
Just like successful companies and products, you need to brand
yourself. Let employers know what makes you unique. You'll find
out how in this month's feature article.
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60 Second Solutions: 10 Steps to Beat FMLA Fraud
Employees are becoming increasingly sophisticated about the ways they beat the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). To protect your business, you need to become just as sophisticated about managing requests for leave.
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60 Second Solutions: 10 Steps to Beat FMLA Fraud
Employees are becoming increasingly sophisticated about the ways they beat the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). To protect your business, you need to become just as sophisticated about managing requests for leave.
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Protected Groups: A Guide for Managers
Understanding who is protected--and how--is critical to your hiring and management policies. Before you make another
hire, be sure to review the Managers Guide for Protected Groups.
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Protected Groups: A Guide for Managers
Understanding who is protected--and how--is critical to your hiring and management policies. Before you make another
hire, be sure to review the Managers Guide for Protected Groups.
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60 Second Solutions: Crafting a Social Media Policy
60 Second Solutions: Crafting a Social Media Policy
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60 Second Solutions: Crafting a Social Media Policy
60 Second Solutions: Crafting a Social Media Policy
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Keep your employees from running out the door
Keep your employees from running out the door
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Keep your employees from running out the door
Keep your employees from running out the door
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60 Second Solutions: 14 tips to spring clean your life
Here are 14 ways to spring clean your life. These changes will help you develop greater work-life balance and simplicity.
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60 Second Solutions: 14 tips to spring clean your life
Here are 14 ways to spring clean your life. These changes will help you develop greater work-life balance and simplicity.
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Stop conflict before it escalates
As you know, even in the best organizations, conflicts can arise. What makes the best companies stand out is their ability to deal with conflict before it becomes a serious problem in the workplace.
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Stop conflict before it escalates
As you know, even in the best organizations, conflicts can arise. What makes the best companies stand out is their ability to deal with conflict before it becomes a serious problem in the workplace.
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Fighting the Overqualified Label
In this month's feature article, we'll show you
10 specific tips to avoid being labeled as overqualified.
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Top 10 Reasons to Work for a Staffing Firm
Do you know anyone looking to make a career change?
In this feature article, you'll find more information about
how temping can help your career.
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5 Reasons Why You Should Go Undercover
On the new hit show "Undercover Boss", CEOs put on a
disguise and go undercover in their own companies to discover
what's really going on at the front lines in their organization.
It's a great lesson for all leaders. Now we're not saying
you need to put on a fake nose and mustache, but spending
some time "in the field" can be a very enlightening and
worthwhile endeavor.
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5 Reasons Why You Should Go Undercover
On the new hit show "Undercover Boss", CEOs put on a
disguise and go undercover in their own companies to discover
what's really going on at the front lines in their organization.
It's a great lesson for all leaders. Now we're not saying
you need to put on a fake nose and mustache, but spending
some time "in the field" can be a very enlightening and
worthwhile endeavor.
Read More
60 Second Solutions: Watch Out for Eddie Haskell
Have you seen Eddie Haskell lately?
No, we're not talking about everyone's favorite charmer
from Leave It To Beaver. We're talking about those job
candidates who say and do all the right things during the
interview...but then turn out to be nightmare employees.
The article below will show you how you can "Eddie Proof"
your candidate evaluation process.
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60 Second Solutions: Watch Out for Eddie Haskell
Have you seen Eddie Haskell lately?
No, we're not talking about everyone's favorite charmer
from Leave It To Beaver. We're talking about those job
candidates who say and do all the right things during the
interview...but then turn out to be nightmare employees.
The article below will show you how you can "Eddie Proof"
your candidate evaluation process.
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Get a jump on your competition with Web 2.0
Social Networking. SEO. Blogging.
They are all Web 2.0 tools that are a part of something
called Inbound Marketing. And if these words are not a
part of your regular marketing plan, you may quickly be
falling behind your competition.
This article will help you
understand, and take advantage of, the benefits of Inbound
Marketing and Web 2.0.
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Get a jump on your competition with Web 2.0
Social Networking. SEO. Blogging.
They are all Web 2.0 tools that are a part of something
called Inbound Marketing. And if these words are not a
part of your regular marketing plan, you may quickly be
falling behind your competition.
This article will help you
understand, and take advantage of, the benefits of Inbound
Marketing and Web 2.0.
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60 Second Solutions: Avoid the perils of screening via social networks
Feb 2010 60 Second Solutions, Avoid the perils of screening via social networks
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60 Second Solutions: Avoid the perils of screening via social networks
Feb 2010 60 Second Solutions, Avoid the perils of screening via social networks
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Turning the recession into a positive
Feb 2010 Simple Move, Turning the recession into a positive
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Turning the recession into a positive
Feb 2010 Simple Move, Turning the recession into a positive
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