You are one of those individuals who looks so good on paper that you almost always get that call for an interview. You are excited; you get your hair cut; you buy a new tie, shoes, or a new blouse and jacket. On the day of the interview, you begin to prep in plenty of…
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Taking a break from work is necessary to keep any employee sane. The occasional Facebook browse, the slower-than-necessary trip to the kitchen for a coffee or the sporadic ‘I’m-on-a-beach’ daydream is totally normal. But when does this disengagement become a real issue? This infographic tells us the disturbing truth about employee engagement and how it can effect…
Games can make any task more fun. At least, that’s many companies’ thoughts when implementing gamification in the workplace, to increase employee engagement. Employees think so too. Seventy percent of employees felt engagement software would help them perform better at work, and 80% said they would be more productive if their work were more game-like.…
What should you include and what should you leave out on your LinkedIn profile? There are some must-haves (name, photo, description) and some big no-no’s (overused buzzwords). You should make 2015 a brand you year, following the below pointers on what to include in your LinkedIn profile. Last year we covered the most overused buzzwords by recruiters. Remember, sometimes using buzzwords are more of…