Sponsored article by Criteria Corp. & JobFlare. Not everyone has the luxury of a long resume to power them through the interview process. New college graduates or people switching fields may find themselves at a loss when they think about just how they’ll compete against industry veterans. The good news is that many industries, particularly the fast-moving tech…
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Employee experience can seriously impact your bottom line. The Employer Brand Index gives you insight into what talent really thinks about your company.
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How to Obtain Decent Work
I recently attended a conference that focused on career development and various current research trends in this area. One thing that surprised many individuals at the conference is the desire to seek decent work, and the concept of decent work for all individuals. Taken from definition of decent work as identified by the International Labour…
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12 Rules to Giving Negative Feedback
Sadly, looking after your team of employees does not just mean offering encouragement and turning out a regular paycheck. It also means you need to give some negative feedback from time to time if you want to keep them on track and help them reach their full potential. It’s never easy to negatively criticize another…
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Engaging with the Disengaged
HR professionals know how employee engagement works, although not all managers get it, in essence, engaged employees demonstrate higher levels of performance, commitment, and loyalty, whereas the disengaged do not. Building a culture where employees engage with their work and organizational objectives is important because the employer benefits from staff who are likely to put…
The word ‘stress’ was generated by Hans Selye. He defined it as an unexpected and unpredicted response of the brain and body to change. Stress is a self-produced pain occurring in thoughts. It varies in different situations and environments. In an employee at work, stress generates from when the workplace expects more results compared to…
You wouldn’t think throwing and dodging fists for world heavyweight titles would translate to exceptional negotiation skills. I mean, this is the same guy that has put these pearls of wisdom out into the world: “I don’t understand why people would want to get rid of pigeons. They don’t bother no one.” “I just want…
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Should You Talk Politics in the Office?
Last month, Kyle S. Reyes contributed an article to the New Boston Post describing the most recent recruitment drive at his company, Silent Partner Marketing. Reyes had instituted a questionnaire – the ‘Snowflake Test’ – which all candidates were required to answer. Among the questions? “What does “faith” mean to you?”, “When was the last…
When was the last time you took a vacation? Has it been a while? Have you ever canceled or postponed vacation time due to work? If so, you’re not alone. According to research from Project: Time Off, 55 percent of Americans didn’t use all of their vacation time in 2015, resulting in a total of…
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The True Costs of a New Hire in the UK
Hiring a new staff member costs more than just their salary. Here’s a breakdown of the costs you can expect when bringing someone new into your team. If you’re running a small business, at some point you’re going to need to hire someone. And while you might think you’ve budgeted for this, with their salary…