With the warmer months approaching in the U.S., many businesses are starting to ramp up by hiring summer help. Even in the best circumstances, recruiting temporary help can be a challenge. The difficulties in locating the right short-term employees are why many business owners view temporary help as a waste of time. Making hiring summerContinue reading “Six Tips for Hiring Summer Help: Plan, Plan and Plan Some More!”
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Seven Things Never to Say at Work: Communication Skills
Words matter! At work, the words you use are like your calling card; communication is as much a part of your reputation as is your performance. Stay sharp with the seven things you should never say at work. What you say—and how you say it—matters in both your business and personal lives. No matter how “causal”Continue reading “Seven Things Never to Say at Work: Communication Skills”
Pillow Talk? 5 Tips for the Art of Business Small Talk!
Not everybody is good at business small talk; they cringe at the notion of pregnant pauses and awkward silence. Many who see themselves as goal-oriented individuals think business small talk is unrealistic; it does not have any purpose, or lead to a clear objective. They see it as a waste of time. Even those fewContinue reading “Pillow Talk? 5 Tips for the Art of Business Small Talk!”
Infographic Resumes: Here to Stay, Or Just a Passing Fad?
The most difficult part of a modern job search is determining if the latest technology is a definite movement or only a passing fad. One example is infographic resumes. Everyone agrees that finding a job can be a job in itself, especially for employers who have to sift through thousands of identical resumes. So it might be reasonable toContinue reading “Infographic Resumes: Here to Stay, Or Just a Passing Fad?”
Four Steps to Create Great Managers!
Are brilliant managers born, or are they made? With these four steps, your company can produce great managers! Like a good employee, highly effective managers can theoretically arise from anywhere, even from the most unlikely places. All they need is the spirit and enthusiasm to respond to the challenge. Of course, a helping hand fromContinue reading “Four Steps to Create Great Managers!”
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