The office is dying. How is technology shaping the workplace of the future? Takeaways: The telecommuter is becoming more popular. France has one of the highest percentage of workers who commute to an office. 78% of workers said they would get rid of free meals to be able to work at home. RELATED: Working From…
Many C-level executives have distinctive formulas to reach business success, and some of the techniques are surprisingly peculiar. Does your pursuit of corporate victory by way of traditional practices need adjusting? Our friends at AmEx have collected some extremely successful CEOs’ unconventional habits to prove that winning isn’t always about staying inside the lines. Takeaways: They…
We’ve all been there, hunched over computer screens watching the clock, and waiting for another terrible work day to end. You dislike the management, the company culture, or the lack of meaningful work on your desk. In short: you hate your job. But no matter how much the job sucks, quitting might not always be…
You’ve hit a problem – you need to fire someone, but you don’t want to get sued. How do you do it? Follow these steps! Takeaways: Check your past feedback – have you told them already that they’re not up to standard? Don’t fire them straight away! Don’t let the employee linger. Reassign the duties…
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20 Ways to Turn Off an Interviewer
The interview is like a first date. You are checking out the company and the people you meet with, and they are evaluating you. You are both looking for some sign that this may lead to another date, or even a long-term relationship. During an interview, a similar evaluation is occurring. Are you doing things to…
You’ve got a job interview coming up, but how can you NAIL it? Do you know the true secrets for preparation, what to do during and following up the interview? Here are the 21 secrets you need (courtesy of our friends at College Atlas) – shhhh…. Takeaways: Make sure you research the company – website,…
Recruitment agencies: how do YOU guarantee your supply & demand of your OWN future talent pool?! So, I’m going to reveal a secret: everyone in recruitment is hiring. And there are not enough candidates to supply the demand! Ok so it’s not really a secret. Anyone in recruitment knows at the moment that there has…
In today’s competitive job market, it’s more important than ever to have the skills that employers are looking for. While hard skills, such as technical knowledge and proficiency in specific software programs, are important, soft skills are also essential for success in the workplace. Soft skills are interpersonal and intrapersonal skills that allow you to…
The squads for the World Cup have now been picked, with almost every manager trying to find the right balance between skill and experience. It’s the time that every international manager dreads as for every smiling face, an equally unhappy player will be forced to respect the decision that they won’t be a part of…