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Long-term stress is harmful to your employees. It can lead to health concerns, and anxiety and depression, in addition to negative work experience and decreased productivity. Worst case scenario, on-the-job stress can lead to concerns for you, as well—like turnover and the costs associated with replacing employees. But you may be unaware your employees are… Read More »
LinkedIn is one of the top resources recruiters and hiring managers use to find potential candidates. If you don’t yet have a LinkedIn page, or yours has been somewhat abandoned—it’s time to make updates right away! Not having a LinkedIn profile can look as if you have something to hide, and a partially finished profile… Read More »
There’s no comparison to gathering employees together to discuss a topic. Group emails just don’t accomplish the same end. Whether in person or by conference call, meetings are definitely helpful. But it takes planning to maximize the time spent by all attendees. Seven Easy Steps to a Productive Meeting To make meetings worthwhile for all… Read More »
When hiring new employees, a reference check is an important step—it helps you avoid turnover, as well as protect your employees and your company. Contacting professional references helps you learn more about a candidate’s work ethic and character. It’s your only real way to find out more about a candidate from an outside source. Ten… Read More »
Busy workplaces can be an easy place to fall beneath the radar. However, by keeping your head down, you miss out on ways to shine, stand out and get promoted! If you’re looking to get ahead in your career, but your work environment is bustling, what can you do? Five Ways to Stand Out at… Read More »
It’s no secret—searching for a new job is a full-time job in itself! Just think about it. You need to prepare your resume and cover letter for each position to which you apply. You need to scour the internet for open positions, plus network with others in your industry to learn about openings, or meet… Read More »
What is the first thing a candidate does when conducting a job search? Visits your website! They may have even learned of the job opening through your social media pages, like LinkedIn and Facebook. As you can imagine, your online presence is important to the caliber of candidates you’re able to attract. Why? A leading… Read More »
The New Year presents a fresh new start, especially in your career. Maybe you like your job, but you’re no longer in love with it. Or maybe you’re ready for a complete change to a different position or even industry. You may feel unhappy and unsatisfied, but things won’t really change until you set goals… Read More »
Not feeling quite like yourself this season? The wintertime can be a downer for many, complete with limited daylight and cooler temperatures. Even if you live in a warm climate, you may simply feel down because the lively activity associated with the holidays has come to an end. Regardless of your reasoning, you’re not alone: … Read More »
Interviews are educational for both the employer and for you. During this critical question-and-answer period, an interviewer takes time to learn if you’d be a good fit for a position—and you gather information to see if the job is something you definitely want. After all, taking a new job can be stressful. You need to… Read More »
