How to Keep an Age Diverse Workforce Engaged

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It has become a major consideration for just about every company these days – how to keep everyone in an increasingly diverse workforce happy, especially with the diversity in age. We have Gen Xs, Gen Ys and baby boomers all working side by side, each with different attitudes and priorities. It may seem like a… Read more »

How to Work Better at Home

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As companies attempt to give their employees more flexibility at work, more employees than ever before are working from home. A recent survey put the number of at-home workers at about 10 percent of the workforce. The idea of working at home sounds inviting – no long commute, no boss looking over your shoulder, no… Read more »

Should You Record Employee Terminations?

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Video is a technology that more and more companies are incorporating into their daily operations. Many use them for training and for compliance, such as monitoring productivity and employee adherence to process requirements and work hours. Even human resources uses video for such things as remote interviewing, compliance and training. Now, some are suggesting that… Read more »

How to Make Job Descriptions More Appealing

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Job descriptions are a staple of the hiring process. In fact,theyare fundamental to it. Every company uses them. But their effectiveness is another story. Many are dissatisfied with the way job descriptions are currently put together. The language is turgid and bland, the terms abstract. They can be full of jargon, yet barely decipherable. In… Read more »

Some Quick Mindfulness Exercises

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Recently, the term mindfulness has become a buzzword in the business world. Mindfulness refers to activities like meditation, and it has generated interest because research has shown that it helps fight stress and improves concentration and cognitive abilities. Many people are taking up the practice of meditation, including CEOs, because of the benefits. But meditation… Read more »

Preparing at Work for a Vacation

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So, you want to take a vacation, but the thought of doing it fills you with more anxiety than actually going to work. You know there will be phone calls from the office asking for directions. You know you will be sitting on the beach combing through emails, afraid you might be missing something, and… Read more »

Post Interview Regrets

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You did everything right in preparing for your job interview. You researched the company thoroughly. You practiced your answers to interview questions with a friend, honing your answers to little gems of eloquence. You arrived a few minutes early, dressed professionally, and delivered a firm handshake with a smile. You went through the interview and… Read more »

How to Strengthen Your Recruiting Efforts

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Recruiting good people who have the skills and experience your company needs is always a challenge. There always seem to be more open positions than workers with the right skills to fill them. As a recruiter, you want to give yourself the best chance at finding the talent you need. To make sure you are… Read more »

How to Put Together a Memorable Conference

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Conferences are a part of business life. Odds are you have been to one or more during your career. And obviously, some are better than others. At some point, you and your company may be in the position of having to put together a conference. If you are, here are a few tips to make… Read more »

How to Counteract Bad Online Reviews

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Companies face many new challenges in the age of social media. Managing reputation has become more complicated because of all the communications outlets available. But companies need to take measures to address the issue, because hits to a company reputation can have big impacts, not only to sales, but to hiring as well. Studies have… Read more »