You think you’ve found the perfect candidate for the job. This person checks all the boxes, even seeming like a perfect fit for your company’s culture. But when you decide to extend an offer, a counter offer comes back — a counter that’s $10,000 more than was posted. This presents an opportunity to look at your pay scale and if it’s actually competitive with the market. What’s the best way to...
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We all know mentorship is important. It’s one of the most effective ways of developing – and retaining – new talent within an organization. If someone has recently asked you to become a mentor, or you’re currently working with a mentee, here are steps that will help ensure you’re both getting the most out of the relationship.
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There’s a common misconception about mentorship: it’s a seasoned professional who provides guidance to a bright-eyed mentee. While this is often the case, your choice in mentor isn’t about age so much as who will best suit your needs — and suit your needs at that particular time. When looking for someone to help you grow your career potential, consider the following.
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With record low unemployment rates and multiple options for employment, the war for talent continues to intensify. To remain competitive, successful employers are embracing the following seven trends.
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With so many people looking to 2018 with fresh eyes, it might be time for your company to do the same, especially when it comes to your retention and recruitment efforts. Otherwise, you could find yourself struggling to fill some vacant seats. Deciding where to start can be a challenge, but the following resolutions can help ensure that your company gets off to a good start this year.
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As we ring in the New Year, most of us have a grocery list of resolutions. We want to exercise more, lose weight, get organized, and live life to the fullest. If 'make a career change' is on your list, consider the following!
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Volunteering for a good cause undoubtedly does a lot of good for a lot of people — but not just for those you’re helping. While the ultimate reason for giving back should be to improve our society, volunteerism can actually be quite the career booster.
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There's a lot of talk about corporate social responsibility, especially as it relates to larger corporations. But this shouldn’t stop all other businesses from giving back. All it takes is a little creativity to come up with ways to give back, and the following are often the best places to start.
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Has your company been thinking about how to give back to your community through employee giving or volunteering? Discover six tips to keep in mind when creating a workplace philanthropy program.
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Gift-giving at work can be tricky. You’ve got to strike the right balance between keeping it professional and meaningful at the same time. If you feel so inclined to give a boss, coworker, or assistant a gift this holiday season, we suggest you consider the following to ensure you’re doing it the right way.
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You couldn’t pick a better time of year to show your team appreciation. While gift-giving isn't mandatory, and may not even be allowed in your organization, you should know that there’s a right way and a wrong way to show your gratitude during the holidays. The following are some of the best holiday gifts to give employees.
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How better to build trust and develop relationships than showing your customers you are appreciative? Let them know their business and loyalty matter. Here are 14 ways to show your appreciation to your customers.
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Many businesses enthusiastically embrace technology to show customers they appreciate their business. Oftentimes, though, messages “personalized” by technology come across to customers as calculated or impersonal. Perhaps it would help to get back to the basics. After all, for our customers to believe we appreciate them, they need to feel an emotional connection to us.
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A note of appreciation from Doug Dandurand, President of Advantage Resourcing North America.
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Hiring and managing a remote workforce can create an opportunity to optimize your workforce in ways a traditional office environment doesn’t offer. The best way to get started is to develop a strategy for finding and overseeing remote workers. Read about some pros and cons to consider, as well as tips on the hiring process and managing of remote workers.
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Research shows that altruism makes you happier. It’s also known to make you feel stronger, calmer, and more energized, which can help with productivity. So in honor of this little known holiday, we suggest you try at least one of these random acts of kindness.
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If you want something, you need to ask for it. To increase the chance of hearing ‘yes,’ keep these tips in mind.
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If you want to retain your top performers - or add to their ranks, for that matter - you need to find ways to recognize staff on a regular basis. And the following are some of the more affordable options smart companies are now using to show employees how much they value their work.
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It’s that time of year again when we pause to give thanks for one thing or another; friends, family, and good health often top the list. But when was the last time you shared gratitude for your employees?
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One of the first things a potential employer will notice about you during an interview is how you've chosen to present yourself. That includes what you're wearing. Follow the tips in this infographic to learn what to wear (and what NOT to wear) to make the best first impression.
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