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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Ready to Seize The Summer?
In This Edition:
-Tips to Finding Your Ideal Career Path in Connecticut
-How to Make the Most of Your Monday
-Seize The Summer!
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-Tips to Finding Your Ideal Career Path in Connecticut
-How to Make the Most of Your Monday
-Seize The Summer!
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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Live Your Best Life – as a Temporary Employee
In this issue:
-Live Your Best Life – as a Temporary Employee
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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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Are things out of control?
In this issue:
-Highest-Paying Entry-Level Jobs
-The Laws of Attraction...Work Edition
-When Things Seem Out of Control, Do This
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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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Are you indispensable?
Whether you're aiming for a promotion, a raise or just want to increase your job security, here's how to become your team's go-to employee.
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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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No Experience? No Problem.
In this issue:
-No Experience? No Problem.
-10 Career-Building Questions to Ask Your Boss
-Can a Vacation Be Fun AND Cheap?
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Please don't do this!
In this issue:
-The Facepalm-Free Interview
-Getting Ahead Starts IN Your Head
-Conquering "Time Scarcity"
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Is your resume obsolete?
In this issue:
-Have Social Networks Killed the Resume?
-Career Growth Tips for the Workplace Wallflower
-IRS Refund Burning a Hole in Your Pocket?
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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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Start planning now!
Don't want to be a remote worker on Mars? Here's what you need to know to stay employable, earn what you're worth, and build a rewarding, future-proof career on planet Earth.
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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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Who do you know?
In this issue:
-It's Who You Know: Network Like a Pro
-To Accelerate Your Career Growth, Ask for THIS
-Developing Self-Awareness
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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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Let's Talk Money
Feel like job fairs are a waste of time -- or just hate talking to strangers? Here's how to ace your next job fair and land your dream job!
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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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Create a career roadmap for success
Feeling stalled on the side of the career highway while others zoom past you flaunting raises, promotions and amazing new jobs? Here's how to plot a clear course for your career -- and get on the fast track to success.
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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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Is your resume out of date?
They're outdated. Cliché. And a general waste of space. If you really want to get hired, remove these things from your resume ASAP.
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Choose wisely!
The rhyme is fine for choosing team members on the playground - but definitely not a smart approach for managing multiple job offers. Here's how to handle the situation professionally - and make the best choice for your career.
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You said that?
They're generic. Confusing. Utterly meaningless. And you should never, ever use them when describing yourself to a potential employer.
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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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Are you on the market?
Made a resolution to get a job (or a better one) this year? Here are 12 ways you can build your skills, grow your network and land an amazing opportunity this year. Best of all? They don't cost a dime.
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Are you on the market?
Made a resolution to get a job (or a better one) this year? Here are 12 ways you can build your skills, grow your network and land an amazing opportunity this year. Best of all? They don't cost a dime.
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Could Bad Credit Cost You the Job?
Being out of work can take a toll on your finances. Will that employer pull the offer when they see you've missed a few payments -- or are you worrying over nothing?
Also, we share five signs your employer truly values you -- and five signs they don't.
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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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"Let's get started!"
Your new job is filled with possibilities, challenges and growth potential. And during your early days, all eyes are on you. Here's how to shine -- and get ahead, faster.
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Please don't wear this
Details, details. They matter on the job -- and when you're interviewing for one, too! Avoid these outfit mistakes and appearance oversights so you're polished, confident and ready to nail your job interview.
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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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How to get more job offers
Candidates who do these things always land the offer. Who the heck are they, and more importantly, how can you become one?
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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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You made a great impression, Kathy
Let the other guys wring their hands and trip over their words. With these surefire tips, you'll make an amazing first impression on your interviewer!
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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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Find your dream job
Career Bliss: Stability. Potential. Happiness. Great Pay.
Is that too much to ask for in a career? We don’t think so! These are the industries and positions to seek out if you really do want it all.
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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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Need an interview?
Tired of applying to dozens of jobs with zero response? Career expert Debra Wheatman shares her insider’s tips on accessing the “back door” to land more interviews.
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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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The key to your next promotion
Every job search has its quirks, highs and lows; for most, it's nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. But if something you experience leaves you scratching your head (or questioning your sanity), here's how to decide if it's normal -- or real cause for alarm.
Plus, the one transferable skill to make you infinitely more promotable.
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How to Get AMAZING LinkedIn Recommendations
Pack away the layers. Ditch those dated pieces. And revamp your work wardrobe this spring! Here's how.
Plus, aiming for a raise, promotion or even a new job? Let your LinkedIn profile do the "heavy lifting" for you.
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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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How To Get What You Want At Work
Want to be taken more seriously at work? Gunning for a raise or promotion? This eBook is packed with practical ways to increase and leverage your influence -- and get ahead.
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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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How to avoid "oversharing"
Wondering why you didn't get that call back for a second interview? Maybe you "overshared." Here's how to strike the right balance when it comes to divulging personal information in your next interview.
And, we all have some sense of dissatisfaction with ourselves. Here's how to channel that discontent productively -- and use it as motivation to achieve more.
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How to evaluate every job offer
You just landed a great offer and you're really excited… well, kind of, anyway. Should you take it? Counter? Walk away? Here's how to make the smart choice for your future.
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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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Not every job is on Monster, CareerBuilder and Indeed
Monster, CareerBuilder and Indeed are flooded with jobs, but they're not the only game in town. Use these techniques to uncover amazing work opportunities -- including ones you won't find on those big job boards.
Also, pushing yourself outside your comfort zone is a difficult, but necessary, step in growing your career. Here's how to stretch yourself and reach new heights in 2017.
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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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Ever been fired?
Been Fired? Use this step-by-step process to find a new (better) job. Fast!
Plus, the graduation caps have been thrown, picked up and packed away. Now what?!? The actions you take early in your career determine whether you become a leader or a follower; use these five lessons to make sure your proverbial "scenery" changes.
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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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10 Skills You Need Now!
They may not be "rocket science," but they ARE essential. Learn the fundamental job skills every recruiter looks for, straight from HR expert Sharlyn Lauby.
And, how to use your work style to create a positive, professional image -- and get ahead.
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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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What Instagram trick can you use on your resume?
Sometimes it's all about how things look. When you're ready to find a permanent job, use these "filters" to present your temping experiences in the best possible light.
Plus, 12 quick ways to eliminate the drama-rama.
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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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Ready to move on to bigger and better things?
If the conversation dies when you're networking or interviewing, so do your job prospects. Avoid these "conversation killers" -- and start more meaningful, memorable dialog with these "ice breakers."
And, how you can move on from a boring, mediocre job.
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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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Are you "on fleek"? (we're not even sure what that means)
In 2016, what's the best way to land an entry-level job? A blue collar job? A high-paying job that doesn't require a four-year degree? Find out in this month's issue of Hired.
Plus, if your career (or any other aspect of your life) is feeling "out of whack," use this four-step method to get back on track.
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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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The Phone Screen: Fail it or Nail it?
Want to come across as cocky, rude and generally unprepared for your next phone screen? Of course you don't! So make sure you read this month's newsletter.
Also, what if you caught wind of someone talking behind your back? Here's how to address things directly and professionally -- so you come out on top.
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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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Is that job right for you?
In this issue:
-You Got the Job Offer! Should You Take It?
-Hate Getting Spammed?
-I'm No Picasso!
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-You Got the Job Offer! Should You Take It?
-Hate Getting Spammed?
-I'm No Picasso!
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
Got lemons?
In this issue:
-Shake it Off (your resume, that is)
-Thrive at Work -- Even When You're Handed Lemons!
-Sing the Right Tune in Your Interview
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-Shake it Off (your resume, that is)
-Thrive at Work -- Even When You're Handed Lemons!
-Sing the Right Tune in Your Interview
How to heat up your job search
In this issue:
-Ignite Your Job Search: Connect, Share and Get Hired
-Don't Just Survive Your First Week. Kill it!
-Feeling a Little Off?
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-Ignite Your Job Search: Connect, Share and Get Hired
-Don't Just Survive Your First Week. Kill it!
-Feeling a Little Off?
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
11 ways to address your employment gap...and get hired
In this issue:
-Bridging the Gap (your employment gap, that is)
-Job Hopping the RIGHT Way is Good for Your Career
-Live Better: Simplify the Holidays
-Interview Tip of the Month: Interview Flop? Here's How to Get Past it
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-Bridging the Gap (your employment gap, that is)
-Job Hopping the RIGHT Way is Good for Your Career
-Live Better: Simplify the Holidays
-Interview Tip of the Month: Interview Flop? Here's How to Get Past it
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"?
Still looking for a job?
In this issue:
-Are You Your Own Worst Enemy?
-Get Ahead eBook: Ace Your Performance Review
-Live Better: Stop Caring About These 5 Things
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-Are You Your Own Worst Enemy?
-Get Ahead eBook: Ace Your Performance Review
-Live Better: Stop Caring About These 5 Things
How to create a job offer
In this issue:
-Turn an Assignment into a Job Offer
-Get Ahead: Make Yourself Indispensable
-The 25-Hour Day!
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-Turn an Assignment into a Job Offer
-Get Ahead: Make Yourself Indispensable
-The 25-Hour Day!
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!
Is your body speaking louder than you?
In this issue:
-Feature Article: Body Talk
-The Simple Skill That Will Boost Your Influence at the Office
-Interviewing Tip of the Month
-Fun Facts
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-Feature Article: Body Talk
-The Simple Skill That Will Boost Your Influence at the Office
-Interviewing Tip of the Month
-Fun Facts
Is your body speaking louder than you?
In this issue:
-Feature Article: Body Talk
-The Simple Skill That Will Boost Your Influence at the Office
-Interviewing Tip of the Month
-Fun Facts
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-Feature Article: Body Talk
-The Simple Skill That Will Boost Your Influence at the Office
-Interviewing Tip of the Month
-Fun Facts
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
Making any of these stupid job search mistakes?
In this issue:
-Dumb and Dumber: Making any of these stupid job search mistakes?
-How to Write a Stand-Out Cover Letter
-Interviewing Tip of the Month: State the Obvious!
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-Dumb and Dumber: Making any of these stupid job search mistakes?
-How to Write a Stand-Out Cover Letter
-Interviewing Tip of the Month: State the Obvious!
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?
Hot in 2014--The Best Jobs, Skills and Industries
Looking to move your career forward? On the job hunt? Find out where the greatest demand for talent is--and the skills you need to land your next great opportunity.
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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
Focus on YOU not them!
When you're looking for a job, it's only natural to compare yourself to successful friends or other, seemingly more talented job seekers. Rage against this counterproductive behavior--and focus on what YOU have to offer the employer.
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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
Job Search Tactics Stuck in the Stone Age?
Today's social media provide amazing ways to uncover job opportunities, build your network and get noticed by hiring managers--but only if you use them correctly! Bring your job search efforts into the 21st century (please!) with these tips.
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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
How is business at YOU, Inc.?
Just like top businesses, your career needs a flexible, yet long-term plan for success. Setting that direction is up to you. Whether you're currently employed or on the job hunt, use these steps to develop a personal strategic plan that moves your career forward.
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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
The A to Z Resume Resource
What's the best resume format? How can I make my resume stand out from the crowd? What about video and infographic resumes? This eBook covers everything you need to know to prepare an exceptional resume that puts you on a recruiter's short list. New Deliverable
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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
How to Overcome Shyness at Work
Whether you've been on the job for years, or are
just starting in a new position, shyness can
severely undermine your professional success.
Use these ideas to come out of your shell, achieve
more and even use your natural personality to your advantage!
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[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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Have you googled yourself today?
Egosurfing (or self-googling) may sound a bit vain,
but it's a must for today's job seekers. This quick
article explains why and how to manage your
online reputation.
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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
Hate Being the "New Guy"? How to Fit In & Get Ahead from Day One
Whether you're starting a new assignment, contract or full-time job, it's tough being the "new kid on the block." Use these tips to manage the initial awkwardness that comes with starting a new job--and get on the fast track to success.
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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!
Spring Clean Your Job Search
Spring is here--time to pack up your sweaters, clean the windows, weed those flower beds...and overhaul your job search!
Like your wardrobe, home or garden, your search for the perfect position will yield better results if you give it a good cleaning every once in a while.. New Deliverable
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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
Do you want to climb that corporate ladder?
In this issue:
-Want That Management Job?
-Interviewing Tip of the Month: Use a C.A.R. to Nail Your Interview
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-Want That Management Job?
-Interviewing Tip of the Month: Use a C.A.R. to Nail Your Interview
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.
Your "Hired!"
In this issue:
-"Must-have" job skills for 2013
-Interviewing Tip of the Month
-Candidate Resource Center
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-"Must-have" job skills for 2013
-Interviewing Tip of the Month
-Candidate Resource Center
Become a job offer magnet
Did you know that a professional blog can get employers to find
you, make you a star on social media, and create contacts with
key decision makers?
And did you know that you don't even have to be a good writer to
be a great blogger?
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'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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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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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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How to be unpopular at work
Check out our slideshow for five behaviors to avoid in the office--
unless you want to be really unpopular.
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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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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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No Apples Required!
This month's issue of Career Club shows you how taking advantage of the back-to-school mentality can rev you up for the last quarter of the work year. Start something new, finish something up, find a new perspective...anything is possible!
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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!
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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How's Your Day Going?
I really want to know: how is your day going? Because research has proved that people who are optimistic about their jobs--and about life in general--are more likely to be productive, engaged and successful when at work.
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How to Say No
Saying "no" at work is easier said than done—especially when you
want to prove yourself to your boss and co-workers. But in reality,
it's ok to say "no" once in a while.
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How to Say No
Saying "no" at work is easier said than done—especially when you
want to prove yourself to your boss and co-workers. But in reality,
it's ok to say "no" once in a while.
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Can You Believe She Wore That?!
When the weather heats up, it's natural to want to cool down. But
when you're dressing for work, you need to look professional. What
to do?
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Can You Believe She Wore That?!
When the weather heats up, it's natural to want to cool down. But
when you're dressing for work, you need to look professional. What
to do?
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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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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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When Opportunity Calls, Be Ready!
With hundreds of applicants for every opening, recruiters and hiring
managers use phone interviews to save themselves time in the
hiring process. To get an in-person interview, you have to start by
acing the phone screen. Here are four tips to get you through
this first round.
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When Opportunity Calls, Be Ready!
With hundreds of applicants for every opening, recruiters and hiring
managers use phone interviews to save themselves time in the
hiring process. To get an in-person interview, you have to start by
acing the phone screen. Here are four tips to get you through
this first round.
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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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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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He did WHAT?!
If you're wondering what's the worst thing you can do in a job
interview, have we got a story for you!
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He did WHAT?!
If you're wondering what's the worst thing you can do in a job
interview, have we got a story for you!
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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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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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Jump Start Your Job Search!
In this month's Career Club, we take a look at two job search
best practices designed to help you streamline your job
search and maximize your network.
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Jump Start Your Job Search!
In this month's Career Club, we take a look at two job search
best practices designed to help you streamline your job
search and maximize your network.
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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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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 "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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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.
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Underqualified? Think Again!
Picture this: You find a great job, with great pay and benefits.
But the company says it's looking for someone with more experience
and a different background. Think you're out of the running?
Think again! There are many ways you can convince a potential
employer to give you a chance. This month's issue of Career Club
will show you how.
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Underqualified? Think Again!
Picture this: You find a great job, with great pay and benefits.
But the company says it's looking for someone with more experience
and a different background. Think you're out of the running?
Think again! There are many ways you can convince a potential
employer to give you a chance. This month's issue of Career Club
will show you how.
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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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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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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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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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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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Talking=Unemployment?
Are you guilty of any of the "Seven Worst Communication Habits?"
These mistakes can be real career killers. They can knock you out
of contention for job opportunities, keep you from getting promotions,
and even get you fired.
So what are these deadly mistakes?
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Talking=Unemployment?
Are you guilty of any of the "Seven Worst Communication Habits?"
These mistakes can be real career killers. They can knock you out
of contention for job opportunities, keep you from getting promotions,
and even get you fired.
So what are these deadly mistakes?
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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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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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Career Club: Give Your Career a Check Up
Feeling a little under the weather lately?
No, we're not asking about you, we're asking about your career.
Everyone should perform a career physical from time to time.
This month's article will show you how to assess the condition
of your career.
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Career Club: Give Your Career a Check Up
Feeling a little under the weather lately?
No, we're not asking about you, we're asking about your career.
Everyone should perform a career physical from time to time.
This month's article will show you how to assess the condition
of your career.
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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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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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Career Club: Quick Resume Tips
It's always important to keep your resume up to date, whether you
are actively looking for a job or are happy with your current job.
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Career Club: Quick Resume Tips
It's always important to keep your resume up to date, whether you
are actively looking for a job or are happy with your current job.
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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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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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Career Club: Get the Most Out of Your Time
Want more free time? More success in your career? It all starts
with prioritization, and this month's issue of the Career Club
will show you how to get the most out of your time.
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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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Career Club: Instant boredom cures
In this issue of the Career Club, you'll find 5 quick ways to improve your workday.
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Career Club: Instant boredom cures
In this issue of the Career Club, you'll find 5 quick ways to improve your workday.
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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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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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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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Your cover letter
Are you looking to land a better job in 2011?
If so, DO NOT miss this month's article on cover letters.
You might think that in this day of electronic resumes,
your cover letter is not that important, but think again!
See for yourself how a well written letter can be the most
important factor in determining if you get an interview.
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Your cover letter
Are you looking to land a better job in 2011?
If so, DO NOT miss this month's article on cover letters.
You might think that in this day of electronic resumes,
your cover letter is not that important, but think again!
See for yourself how a well written letter can be the most
important factor in determining if you get an interview.
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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 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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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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Top 10 Ways to move up the corporate ladder
Are you looking to move up the corporate ladder in 2011?
In an increasingly competitive workforce, hard work and meeting your job requirements may not be enough to advance your career.
Find out what works in this issue of the Career Club!
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Top 10 Ways to move up the corporate ladder
Are you looking to move up the corporate ladder in 2011?
In an increasingly competitive workforce, hard work and meeting your job requirements may not be enough to advance your career.
Find out what works in this issue of the Career Club!
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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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Take charge of the interview
During an interview, what is one of the most important questions you are sure to be asked? Find out in this issue of Career Club!
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Take charge of the interview
During an interview, what is one of the most important questions you are sure to be asked? Find out in this issue of Career Club!
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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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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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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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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: 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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Conversations that make or break your career
Can you talk your way into a new job? A promotion?
You bet! Knowing the right way to ask questions, handle difficult
conversations and provide feedback can make a huge impact on
your career.
So what's the secret to success?
Check out this month's issue of The Career Club to find out.
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Conversations that make or break your career
Can you talk your way into a new job? A promotion?
You bet! Knowing the right way to ask questions, handle difficult
conversations and provide feedback can make a huge impact on
your career.
So what's the secret to success?
Check out this month's issue of The Career Club to find out.
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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: 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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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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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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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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New Job Openings
Are you looking to re-enter the job market--or do you know someone who is? Getting back into the job market after a prolonged absence can seem daunting--but it doesn't have to be. This article has some great tips to help you make the transition back into the workforce.
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New Job Openings
Are you looking to re-enter the job market--or do you know someone who is? Getting back into the job market after a prolonged absence can seem daunting--but it doesn't have to be. This article has some great tips to help you make the transition back into the workforce.
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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: 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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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: 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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Get Your Resume to Work for You
Want to make your resume more appealing to hiring managers? This month's Career Club will show you how!
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Get Your Resume to Work for You
Want to make your resume more appealing to hiring managers? This month's Career Club will show you how!
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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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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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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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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.
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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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Tweeting to Career Success
From finding out what your favorite celebrity is up to to finding
expert advice, Twitter has proved to be a fun and useful resource
for many people.
Twitter is also a great site for career advice. To help you weed
out the good advice from the bad, we've put together a quick list
of Tweeters you may want to add to your follow list.
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Tweeting to Career Success
From finding out what your favorite celebrity is up to to finding
expert advice, Twitter has proved to be a fun and useful resource
for many people.
Twitter is also a great site for career advice. To help you weed
out the good advice from the bad, we've put together a quick list
of Tweeters you may want to add to your follow list.
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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: 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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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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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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Achieve your New Year's Resolutions in 2010
Would you like to achieve your New year's resolutions this year?
This issue of the Career Club has some great tips to get you on
track for a successful 2010.
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Achieve your New Year's Resolutions in 2010
Would you like to achieve your New year's resolutions this year?
This issue of the Career Club has some great tips to get you on
track for a successful 2010.
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