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Are you about to head out on a blind date? Are you considering taking a client to a restaurant that just opened up in your area? Has a friend just recommended a car dealer, a hair salon, a dog walker, a babysitter, or a roofing company? A few years ago, if most of us were… Read more »
New managers, overzealous managers, and entrepreneurs at the helm of start-up companies often find themselves reluctant to ease their grip on the steering wheel. But why invest high energy in your staffing and training efforts if you can’t place your trust in your teams? Effective leadership requires faith and delegation, and you’ll get more out… Read more »
If you have a job right now and you’re interested in holding onto it until you’ve landed a new position, you may want to keep your job search quiet for a while. After all, most employment contracts are at-will agreements, and if your employer finds out you’re job hunting and becomes annoyed or offended, you… Read more »
First, recognize that you bear a disproportionate amount of responsibility for the outcome of this meeting. The candidate across from you doesn’t know what he’s doing. He’s new at this. So hold him accountable, but be realistic. If a candidate doesn’t provide long, detailed answers, don’t become resentful or confused. Just ask for more. Explain… Read more »
In this employer-balanced job market, we all know great candidates are out there. But it can still be surprisingly hard to find them. Unemployment levels are at record highs, but even in this bleak economy, managers having a difficult time finding appropriate matches for open positions. Why is this happening? In some cases, local pools… Read more »
When the summer season reaches its peak, managers often struggle to keep employee morale intact while pushing project deadlines, enforcing dress codes, and encouraging workers to maintain regular hours. When employees become distracted by vacation plans and weekend trips to the beach, what can managers do to sustain productivity without cracking down and turning a… Read more »
Every employee who’s spent a few years in the professional workforce has had at least one encounter with “Imposter Syndrome”, or the feeling that their current position is unearned, undeserved, or somehow fraudulent. This feeling is as awkward, embarrassing, and isolating as it is universal. It can rise up and assault us on our worst… Read more »
The primary appeal of new business technology is its promise to 1) do our work for us and 2) save us time. Right? Isn’t that why we buy into new platforms and back office management widgets 90 percent of the time? So is your website living up to these expectations by generating new business and… Read more »
In this challenging job market, employers sometimes develop a false sense of security when it comes to staff motivation and retention. These misguided employers often believe they can reduce focus on compensation, benefits, flexibility, a positive workplace culture, and even basic safety, and suffer no consequences when it comes to expensive turnover. They’re often surprised… Read more »
A business networking event can help you attract the attention of important contacts, new clients, and potential new employees. But these events require careful attention and advanced planning. If you make the wrong moves, your event could fall flat. But the right moves can lead to a crowded room, great memories for your visitors, and… Read more »
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