Employee Appreciation 101: The Basics of Staff Recognition
You rely on your staff to keep your business humming along. So how often do you recognize their efforts?
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Why You Should Consider a Contract-to-Hire Position
Job seekers: Have you considered a contract-to-hire position? If you’re looking for flexibility, want to quickly gain new skills, or enter a different industry, a contract-to-hire role may be a good fit.
Job Seekers: Do Your Social Media Accounts Need a Spring Cleaning?
Social media has become a valuable tool for job seekers, but it can present some pitfalls, too. Well over 90% of recruiters check candidates’ online presence. If you are currently or soon will be looking for work, it could be time for some social media “spring cleaning.”
What is Your Body Language Saying in Your Job Interview?
You’ve practiced answering tough job interview questions. But have you rehearsed your non-verbal responses?
How to Fall Back in Love with Your Job
You used to adore your job — but maybe not so much anymore? Face it, our enthusiasm for work has its highs and lows. But just because the romance has dimmed doesn’t always mean you need to abandon the relationship. From great opportunities to convenient work arrangements, there are many reasons you might want to stay put.
Six Must-Have Skills for Entry-Level Workers
If you’re job-seeking for the first time, you may wonder what skills can set you apart from other candidates. Naturally, you need the technical skills that correspond to your field. Beyond that, hiring experts say there are at least six additional traits they look for in entry-level candidates.
Should You Respond if a Recruiter Contacts You on LinkedIn?
Even if you aren’t currently looking for a job, you may unexpectedly hear from a recruiter through a social media job site. That typically means your profile and skills could match a job opening they want to fill.
Take Time at End of Year to Evaluate Your Career and Set New Goals
Every January, people make resolutions to help direct their lives in the coming year. If any of your resolutions will involve your career, then December is the right time to take stock of how things have gone over the past 12 months.
Five Low-Cost Ways to Ease Holiday Stress and Boost Office Morale
‘Tis the season for holiday carols about joy and good cheer. But if your workers are stressed by end-of-the-year deadlines and stretched to their limits because of staff shortages, cheer may be the least of their emotions.
Four Questions to Ask Before You Quit Your Job
If you’re thinking about switching jobs, you’re not alone. Thanks partly to the pandemic, surveys report anywhere from 26% to nearly half of all U.S. workers are considering a job shift.