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Shorter Work Day? Maybe Not, But How About These?
Sweden is making headlines with its shift to a 6-hour workday. While cultural and economic differences between the workplace in Sweden versus the U.S. might be vastly different, the shift is definitely garnering attention from the media. Specifically, it’s opening up...
4 Ways Your Company is Turning Off Top Talent
Bloggers and the Internet spend a great deal of time sharing suggestions for attracting top talent (we posted some tips for attracting millennials this summer, actually). But while attracting top talent is critical, there is another recruiting key that is often...
Writing Job Descriptions That Deliver
In many instances, job descriptions serve as your unofficial introduction to top talent. Many candidates are viewing your job descriptions before visiting your website or reading your brochure. Are your job descriptions doing THEIR job? Today’s candidates are more...
3 Keys to Avoid Common Workplace Distractions
If you read articles on the internet (since you’re reading this one, it’s probably a safe bet), you likely see at least a handful of articles focusing on productivity each day. With good reason: Today’s employers expect their employees to get more done. “Time is...
Mastering the Art of Multiple Job Offers and Counter Offers
Whether you call it a “talent war” or a “skirmish,” one fact is certain: businesses today are in extreme competition for talented professionals. And that competition puts many job seekers at a distinct advantage. Without a doubt, today’s businesses want top talent —...
How to Turn Around Bad Job Interviews
Maybe your alarm didn’t go off that morning and you were running behind. Or maybe you just never quite felt comfortable. There are any number of reasons why your job interview didn’t start off on the right foot, but don’t give up hope just yet. You can absolutely...
How to Take Your New Hires From “Employees” to “Superstars”
Hiring employees takes considerable time, effort and ultimately, cost. But once you’ve got the right team on board, your work as an organization doesn’t stop there. Tapping into your team’s true potential raises everyone’s performance and can have a dramatic impact on...
How to (Quietly) Conduct a Job Search
Three out of four employees within a given company are actively searching for a job. It’s definitely a candidate's market right now, and employers are hiring. But searching for a new job while working at your current one can feel like a challenge. Use some discretion...
Back to School? Continued Education and Its Impact on Your Career.
Education equals career success. That’s what we’ve been taught for years, right? But what kind of education makes the biggest impact? And does it really make an impact at all? Employers love education. Without a doubt, education is something that employers look for on...