Some people always seem to know what’s going on in the business market. In most cases, they’re not getting insider information; they just pay attention! Not surprisingly, these are the …
3 Tips To Help You Develop Your Online Brand
Resumes can start to look the same after awhile. But, your personal brand is unique to you, something that can separate you from the competition, and help your resume go …
Stepping Up to the Plate: How to Become a Better Team Leader.
In an increasingly competitive job market, your background and skills must be stellar to rise to the top of the resume pile. One trait all employers are looking for in …
Creating a Professional Portfolio
When searching for your next career opportunity, standing out from the competition is an unfortunate reality. One job posting can result in hundreds of resumes, and dozens of interviews. Making …
3 Keys to Making Quicker, More Targeted Hires
Hiring new employees can be a stressful, time-consuming process. And after all the work that goes into just one hire, finding out you made a bad hire can only add …
Time to Get Things Done – 5 Tips for Personal Productivity
Have you ever approached the end of a work day and thought to yourself, “What did I get done?” It’s too easy for the day to fly by, and have …
Social Media as an Effective Professional Networking Tool
It’s a safe bet that many of you have checked your Facebook or Twitter pages today. Social media has provided great tools for connecting with family and friends. If you’re …
Alternative Workforce Arrangements – How Telecommuting and Video Conferencing Can Help Your Workforce
Research shows that alternative work arrangements can help organizations increase productivity and boost employee morale, adding benefit to their bottom lines. Although the news may be ripe with stories touting …
Common Annoyances at Work
What bothers people most at work? According to a recent survey, co-workers who don’t manage their time well is the number one irritation, followed by gossip. Other behaviors that cause …
The Value of High-Level Contract Staff
High-level professionals and executives are being used more and more at companies in temporary or contract assignments. How can they help your firm? Temporary executives are used for different purposes …
How to Kill Productivity Killers
We’re all trying to get the most out of our time at work, but inevitably, there are things that tend to get in the way, things that interfere with our …
Handling Underperforming Employees
If you have an employee who is not performing the way he or she should, you may want to consider a slightly different approach to handling the problem before resorting …
Getting Younger Top Performers to Stay with Your Company
They’re called Generation Y. They’re younger workers, and companies are finding them to be a more restless lot than previous generations. The problem companies are having is to figure out …
Communication Tips for Managers
When it comes to effective management, communication is key. Not only does this ensure a professional and inviting workplace atmosphere, but it also allows employees to feel comfortable in their …
When to Stay With Your Current Employer and When to Consider a New Opportunity
Have you just been offered a new position and are wondering whether or not to accept it? Many people will decide based on salary alone — if the new job …
Reduce Resume Overload: Using a Staffing Service to Help Screen Candidates
Even though the economy officially lifted itself from one of the worst recessions in decades more than a year ago, the job market remains stagnant — as you well know, …
Workforce Planning: What it Is and Do I Need It? (Part 2)
Last week’s post had us describing what workforce planning is and whether or not your company may want to consider putting a plan together. This week’s post will discuss the …
Workforce Planning: What it Is and Do I Need It? (Part 1)
In uncertain economic times, accurate workforce planning is more important than ever. In theory it sounds simple enough – make sure you have just enough staff to get the job …
Turning IT Professionals Into Great Department Heads
When it comes to finding great managers, one thing most executives look for — and rightly so — are individuals with those all-important “people skills.” After all, a huge part …
Becoming the “Most Promotable”
If you are looking to work your way up the corporate ladder, there are a few things you need to keep in mind to make yourself the “most promotable.” If …
Recession-Proof Resumes: Get Hired Before Everyone Else
In this economy, you want to stand out when looking for a job, and that begins with having a great resume. How do you build a great resume? The fist …