You’ve probably heard the phrase dead-end job and hoped you never encounter one yourself. Or maybe this is a situation you currently find yourself in. A dead-end job is one that offers no opportunity—no room to learn new things or to grow. You show up to work day in and day out, uninspired, professionally stunted… Read More »
Get on Board with the Company Transparency Movement
Job seekers shop on the internet using the reviews of others to help form their opinions. Ours is a culture in which consumers are in search of very transparent information. And if your business doesn’t have useful, searchable online reviews, your potential employees may be apprehensive about working for you. One of the best recruitment… Read More »
4 Strategies to Improve Your Resume and Stand Out from the Crowd
In a world of bland resumes and rehashed experience and skills descriptions, it’s becoming increasingly hard for job searchers to stand out as qualified candidates. Below are 4 ways to make your resume more attractive in the eyes of recruiters and hiring managers. Stick to a Modern Resume Style Many job searchers tend to miss… Read More »
4 Tricks to Build a Memorable and Effective LinkedIn Profile
If you’re looking for work in a competitive jobs market, it pays to do every little thing you can to stand out from the competition. Social networking is a great place to start, and when it comes to making connections with professionals from employment agencies and companies that could potentially hire you, LinkedIn is a… Read More »
How to Develop a Strategy That Motivates Your Team to Work Towards a Common Goal
The ability to motivate employees to move heaven and earth to reach a common goal is often seen as the Holy Grail of workforce management. Unfortunately, many managers and business owners fail to grasp just what makes an employee tick, making the mistake of believing all disengaged workers want are more financial rewards. But as… Read More »
How to Make a New Employees Onboarding Process Smooth and Fun
The process of bringing in a new hire to your staff can be a lot like introducing a boyfriend to your parents—awkward at best, uncomfortable at worst. And you can’t really blame the new hire; it’s not easy to walk into unfamiliar territory and meet new teammates. Being the ‘new guy’ can be lonely and… Read More »
Is Your Morning Routine and That Early Cup of Coffee Wrecking the Day’s Productivity?
Good morning—or rocky morning? It’s really up to you. How you spend your first few waking hours can set the tone for the rest of your day. Following a routine that helps you to be healthy, happy and motivated is the best way to jumpstart your day—every day! It’s important to figure out what works… Read More »
Set These Motivational Quotes as Reminders on your iPhone to Keep You Focused During High Pressure Situations
Do you ever feel like this: You have a meeting scheduled in 10 minutes and you’re expected to deliver a presentation. Your heart is pounding. Your palms are sweaty. Your mind is racing because there’s a lot riding on the success of your delivery at this meeting. Your boss and co-workers are relying on you.… Read More »
Establishing an Employee Learning and Development Program to Help Your Team Grow
A strong learning and development program is key to the present and future of your company. First, it can help you attract talent, since people want to work for companies that invest in them. Second, it helps employees grow in their careers, so it can make their work more enjoyable and fulfilling—helping you to retain… Read More »
Sometimes Your Best Isn’t Quite Good Enough… How to Respond to That
Some of the most famous—and successful—people in history first experienced failure in their lives. And sometimes a lot more than once. With presidential elections coming up soon, you might reflect on the path of Abraham Lincoln. For example, before he was elected president, Lincoln lost jobs, failed in business, and lost quite a number of… Read More »
