Remote work has changed the game for most employers. Giving employees more flexible work options and creating an environment that provides employees with more autonomy is one of the best ways to recruit and retain top talent. While technology advancements have made it easier for remote workers to be able to collaborate with their teams, it can… Read more »
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Being Honest with Your Boss can Increase your Workplace Happiness
Even the best bosses aren’t mind readers. As scary as being honest with someone who supervises our work can be, communication is important. Plus, honesty doesn’t always equal being dramatic or gossipy; it can just be straightforward information. Here’s why being more honest with your boss can help your workplace happiness. Bosses are busy: We’re… Read more »
The Best Ways to Include Your IT Staff’s Introverts into the Discussion
Every work team is made up of different personalities and the best businesses know how to engage with all of them. Introverts have a number of qualities that attribute to a balanced workplace – they’re often good listeners, thoughtful, independent, and contemplative. They can be perceived as passive, though, and often don’t engage with coworkers… Read more »
How to Tell If Your IT Employees Need a Little Space
Top IT employees tend to like a high degree of autonomy. Whether it’s deciding how to perform a task, the best methods of meeting a goal, or deciding what to wear in the morning, the more freedom employees feel, the better. If they don’t feel they have enough room to make their own decisions, they… Read more »
Looking to Kickstart your Health? Get Up and Walk Around at Work.
Being at a desk all day is not conducive to staying active and healthy. Sitting for the whole day is associated with increased risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and high blood pressure. Moving more and sitting less has been linked to more productivity, increased energy, better focus, and higher calorie burn. How can you… Read more »
Are you Ready for the Baby Boom Retirement Wave?
According to a recent census, 1 in 5 people are of retirement age as of 2018. Baby boomers aging out of the workforce will likely have a significant impact on many businesses across many industries – HR professionals and companies everywhere will need to prepare for this workplace exodus and the staff shortage that will… Read more »
Utilize LinkedIn to Network and Grow your Brand
LinkedIn is the number one social media platform for business professionals looking to share industry tips, conference news, product launches, as well as look for new career opportunities. While not every LinkedIn connection means a potential in for a job, LinkedIn is a great tool for growing your personal brand and connecting with people to… Read more »
Looking to Jumpstart your Career? Learn Spanish!
If you’re looking to get a leg up on candidate competition, it might benefit you to become bilingual. The world is an increasingly diverse place and many businesses have a global or international presence, meaning that knowing more than one language can be a huge asset in growing your career. If a job search comes… Read more »
Is that Candidate Overqualified, or Simply Overstating their Qualifications?
Have you ever met a candidate who seemed too good to be true? Someone whose resume was flawless and checked every box you were looking for? In fact, you may have thought this applicant might be overqualified for this position. You wonder if you should even be considering them with all of their credentials. Here… Read more »
You’re Invested in your Company, are they Invested in you?
You’ve done your homework and made sure that your resume and cover letter were tailored for their organization. You’ve done all your research and can talk intelligently about this company at your first, second, and third interviews. You know exactly how your experience and skills could translate to a new position in a new place.… Read more »