Can You (and Should You) Recruit Without The Internet?

  According to research from MIT, people spend an average of 24 hours a week, one full day, online. There is no denying that getting recruitment ads in front of people online can help with visibility, but many companies resist this form of recruitment. Understanding the ins and outs of paid advertising isn’t easy, and… Read More »

The Differences Between Millennials and Gen Z that Could Affect Your Hiring

  You’ve likely spent the better part of the last decade working to understand how to attract and retain millennials, and now, it’s time to welcome a new generation to the workforce. Generation Z, individuals born from 1996 to 2010, are beginning to enter the job market. Here’s what you need to know if you’re… Read More »

What is the Loneliness Epidemic and is It Affecting Your Workplace?

Thanks to technology, people have never been more “connected” than they are today, but despite our ability to reach out to anyone, at any time, personal interactions are on the decline and loneliness is on the rise. Though we work next to people all day long, many Americans are noticing loneliness creep into their work… Read More »

How to Excel in a Data Entry Job

  Data entry is a field that has been around as long as computers have existed, but over the decades, the nature of the work has changed significantly.  If you’re looking to enter the field, here are the things you need to know so you can excel in a data entry job. What is Data… Read More »

How to Write a Resume that Hiring Managers Will Love!

Your resume is a hiring manager’s first introduction to you, so it is important to hit the right notes. It takes talented hiring managers mere seconds to determine whether your resume is worth a closer look. Use these tips to create a resume hiring managers will love. Update Your Achievements Outdated achievements will not impress… Read More »

Will These New Workplace Trends Work for Your Company?

Modern workplaces are in a constant state of evolution. From rapidly-advancing technologies to changing attitudes and preferences, you can expect 2019 to be another year of change. If you are looking to evolve as an organization, here are some trends to keep an eye on in the coming year. The Prioritization of Emotional Intelligence Emotional… Read More »

How to Stay Motivated Regardless of Your Conditions

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  Staying motivated is difficult enough without struggling under an intense amount of pressure and frustration. If you’ve been feeling downtrodden lately, this article is for you. Here are four tricks to keep yourself motivated, even when you feel the pressure mounting.  Tackle Your Work Little by Little When you feel like you just can’t… Read More »

The Negotiation Skills You Need to Master before Going into Your Next Job Interview

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  Getting through a job interview can be difficult, especially when that interview involves complex negotiations regarding salary, benefits, and responsibilities. This conversation can become even more daunting when you don’t know how to negotiate terms. Your needs and expectations for a position may be different than the preferences of your potential employer. How should… Read More »

5 Things to Consider Before Accepting a Job Offer

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  After a long, hard search, you’ve been offered a reasonable job. Congratulations! There are few things more satisfying than knowing your diligence is paying off. But what if the position doesn’t feel quite right? What if you don’t have the information you feel you need before accepting a full-time offer? What if you simply… Read More »

5 Steps to Take When Your Employee Isn’t Working Out

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  Have you hired an employee that just isn’t working out? You’ve noticed consistent underperformance, and you don’t know how to move forward. Here are five steps you should take to handle a consistently underperforming employee:    Discuss Expectations  Start by scheduling a private, one-on-one meeting with the employee in question. Don’t delegate the meeting… Read More »