Why You Shouldn’t Burn a Bridge with an Old Boss

In a perfect world, everyone would love their job—with every shift spent happily engaged in fulfilling work, alongside people you love working with. But unfortunately, not every work situation is ideal, and you may reach a point when it’s time to move on.   What happens when the situation is negative?  Let’s say you’ve decided your…

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How To Be More Excited For a Monday

It happens to the best of us. Sunday evening rolls around and the anxiety starts to set in. The fun and relaxation of the weekend quickly draws to a close and the onslaught of emails, phone calls, meetings and more starts to creep closer.   No, it isn’t fun when the weekend ends. But Mondays can be more…

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How to Systematically Determine Who Should Get a Raise When Evaluating Employee Performance

Your employees aren’t working as volunteers, so the subject of pay does come up—often once a year. Many employers award workers annual pay bumps based on the cost of living increases. Beyond that, performance-based raises are an incentive to work hard and can be incredibly motivating to your employees. If you decide to award performance-based raises, you’ll need…

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Best Advice for Your Resume

When you’re in search of your next job, it’s important to stand out. And you can do this by writing an on-point resume. It needs to be relevant to the job to which you’re applying, plus authentically you—and you can make this happen when you follow a few key tips.   Getting Started  Let’s face it—putting together…

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Six Questions to Ask an Applicant When Interviewing Them in Their Initial Interview

A first interview is basically a meet-and-greet with a potential candidate. You want to get a feel for how well they’d fit into the position with the company. You can learn a lot by asking the right questions.   Help the Candidate Open Up  You’ll get the best impression of a candidate if you give them a…

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Ways to Increase Your Company’s Popularity with Potential Candidates

Your reputation in the marketplace matters. It’s an integral part of your employee recruitment strategy. We’ve all heard tales of company cultures with no cap on PTO, ping pong tables in the breakroom, and “pet therapy” in the office—and the public’s general opinion of these companies is positive! But beyond exceptional and sometimes outlandish perks,…

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