Wellness programs are becoming increasingly common in the workplace, but, unfortunately, they are far from being as effective as they could be because they are not being implemented in the right way, according to some health experts. Many workers are opting out as a result. Some of the most common problems with these programs involve… Read more »
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International Business and Language
With advances in technology, now more than ever we have a truly global economy, with many more companies doing business internationally. Technology has helped to break down a lot of barriers regarding communication and transportation. But there is still one big thing that companies doing business internationally need to address, and that is language. In… Read more »
How to Get Out of Writing a Letter of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation are an integral part of any job application process. And you may have in the past been asked to write one. Usually, people are happy to oblige in helping someone whose work they admire to advance his career. But sometimes you get a request for a recommendation from someone whose work or… Read more »
Reevaluating the Cover Letter
During the job application process, the usual procedure for candidates is to submit a cover letter and resume to the company they want to work for. And, many still believe this to be a good idea. There are some career advisors, however, who are beginning to rethink the role of the cover letter, and are… Read more »
Helping Workers Become True Team Members
Teamwork. It is one of the most important factors in the success of a business. But often, when people talk about productivity, they focus on how individuals can be productive, rather than the dynamics of how a team works that make it productive or not. Keeping a team working at peak efficiency can be tough… Read more »
Personality Types and the Tests that Measure Them
Surveys have shown that about 20 percent of all companies use personality tests for job applicants, and the number of companies doing this is increasing at roughly 10 to 15 percent each year. Used in the right way, these tests can be a big help in finding the right person. The problem is that many… Read more »
Do Your Hiring Managers Measure Up?
To improve your company’s hiring process, you might want to take a more active role in assessing the performance of hiring managers. In order to do this, however, you first have to come up with criteria in order to measure performance. These metrics need to be simple to use and effective. One of the most… Read more »
Employers — How to Get the Most from a Job Fair
With the right preparation and follow through, career fairs can be good places to find new employees. But if businesses are not ready for the stream of job seekers and piles of resumes they will get, fairs can also quickly become boondoggles. To get the most out of a job fair, companies need to be… Read more »
Putting Telecommuting Under Contract
These days, many companies are offering employees the opportunity to telecommute. According to business analysts, telecommuting increases productivity. It allows employees greater flexibility and an atmosphere that is more conducive to concentration, without having to deal with frequent interruptions. But there are other factors that need to be taken into consideration when an employee works… Read more »
Essential Interview Questions
During an interview, to get a more well-rounded look at a job candidate, hiring managers often use what are called behavioral questions. As the name implies, these kinds of questions attempt to assess what a candidate’s behavior or performance is likely to be for certain skill areas. They are an attempt to get past the… Read more »