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13 Nov The Pros and Cons to Unlimited Paid Time Off

Posted at 06:00h in Employers

As you search for your dream job, you may be on the lookout for many benefits such as unlimited paid time off. While this perk is rare, there are some companies like Eventbrite, General Electric, and Groupon that offer unlimited vacation time. Why are some companies...

24 Apr 4 Unexpected Places to Build Your Network

Posted at 07:00h in Career Advice, Employees, Employers, Job Seekers

No matter if you hope to change jobs in the future, have a desire to move up in a company, or are looking for resources to help you quickly reach your career goals, networking is essential. When you build your network, it helps you build...

26 Dec Questions You Should Always Ask During the Onboarding Process

Posted at 07:00h in Employees, Employers, Job Seekers

The onboarding process is one of the most important steps you will take if you want to become successful in any job and industry. During this process, you are integrated into the company and taught about its processes, policies, structure, and more. Some companies consider...

21 Nov How to Build Up Your Morale and Avoid Burning Out

Posted at 07:00h in Employees, Employers, Mental Health, Productivity

Anyone, no matter how much they love their job, can burn out. This is when you reach a state of fatigue both mentally and physically. You begin to lack motivation and activities and tasks that once interested you, become a chore to even begin. A...

31 Oct Time Management Tips All Employees Should Know

Posted at 07:00h in Employees, Employers, Productivity

Statistics show that employees spend approximately five hours each week wasting time (doing nothing that is pertinent to their job). While there are many reasons why you may be unproductive and wasting time while at the office, many individuals simply have not developed proper time...

10 Oct 3 Traits of Mentors That Business Leaders Can Learn From

Posted at 07:00h in Employers

Nearly 82% of women in the US agree that having a mentor is important. And yet in the same way, nearly 52% of women say they don’t have a mentor because they have never found “someone appropriate.” When it comes to being a mentor, there is...

04 Jul How to choose the right recruitment agency

Posted at 07:00h in Employers

When it comes to building your business, few things end up being more important than your staff. It’s your staff who are in the thick of it day in and day out, and you want to know you have the right people in those positions. The best thing you can do is find a recruitment agency who you are confident with to take on the task of finding the right talent for your team. Develop a relationship with the recruitment team and pretty soon you’ll have a great staff behind your company. Here’s how to choose the right agency:

23 May Why managers need to cultivate strengths, not focus on weakness

Posted at 07:00h in Employers

You are likely all too familiar with the job interview question asking a prospective new-hire “what do you think your and weaknesses are?” Many candidates go into interviews with a ready-made answer for this question, knowing that it is typically one of the first questions asked. But, why are we so concerned about weaknesses? Shouldn’t we just be focusing on discovering what strengths they will bring to the company? When it comes to your hiring practices, here’s why you need to stop asking about weakness and start focusing on strengths.

13 Mar How to Delegate Without Appearing Too Bossy

Posted at 07:00h in Employers

When you are a leader of a team or department, you will have a variety of tasks and projects on your plate. And while you may be a go-getter, you can’t do it all. You need to delegate! Unfortunately, many individuals don't know how to...

31 Jan Creating an autonomous culture at work

Posted at 07:00h in Employers

The fears around creating an autonomous workplace culture are understandable. Managers may feel that allowing employees the freedom to work as they see fit could undermine their efforts to get the most of them. Employees who don't feel trusted by their manager become unengaged and wouldn’t want to thrive in an autonomous environment. If you’ve assembled a team of engaged individuals, granting them this freedom will be the best thing you can do!