Your company wants to have the best possible employees. And while hiring the right people is a smart first step, it’s not enough. Here’s how to create a more reliable team through better training. Training Is Important Because It… Improves Productivity Training improves your team’s performance in two vital ways. First, your employees can apply… Read More »
You have an interview coming up, and you’d like to give a winning performance. So, what can you do to stay in the game? Hit a homerun with these interview tricks! Top Interview Tricks to Land a Job Pay Attention to First Impressions Did you know an interviewer decides what they think of you in… Read More »
Do you trust your employees to… manage company funds? Keep business information confidential? Work from home without supervision? Depending on your industry and your workforce, you may have different answers to these questions. However, putting a bit more faith in your team will allow both your employees and your organization to flourish. Why Putting Trust… Read More »
Searching for work isn’t easy, and it can be downright scary. Are these 5 fears keeping you from applying to jobs? If so, here’s how to conquer them. 5 Fears Keeping You from Applying to Jobs Fear of the Unknown When you apply for a job, you have NO idea what might happen. As Jon… Read More »
You’re looking for work, but you haven’t had much luck. Guess what? You don’t need to do everything on your own. Here’s how to find a job faster by making the most of your alumni network. Tips for Using Your Alumni Network to Land a Job Stay Connected (or Get Reconnected) Most colleges and schools… Read More »
You have several employees out today… again! This trend is driving you crazy. So, what can you do? Here’s how to fix employee absenteeism by first fixing your culture. Tips for Creating a Culture to Fix Employee Absenteeism Provide Purpose Larry Page, the co-founder of Google, once said, “If you’re changing the world, you’re working… Read More »
You’re trying to land a new job. So, what can you do to improve your odds? Here’s how grounded enthusiasm makes for a successful interview. What Is Grounded Enthusiasm? According to social psychologist Amy Cuddy, grounded enthusiasm is a combination of commitment, confidence, and passion. This quality predicts drive, initiative, persistence, enhanced mental activity, creativity,… Read More »
Spring is here! So, all those gardeners out there are starting to think about flowers and plants, fertilizer, and mulch. But did you know gardening practices apply to business too? Here’s how to manage your team like you would take care of your garden. Choose the Right People (or Plants) When gardeners choose their plants,… Read More »
Bragging is part of the interview process. After all, you’re trying to sell yourself to land the job. However, don’t attempt to disguise your boosting as modesty. Skip the humblebrag and get to the facts. What Is A Humblebrag? Humblebrags start as either a self-critical statement or a complaint. Yet, their true purpose is to… Read More »
You’re trying to create a resume with an attractive design. While searching online, you stumble across Canva. Canva advertises “free, professional resume templates to customize.” So, should you make a resume on Canva? Here’s why it may not be the best idea. What Is Canva? Canva is an online graphic design platform. You can use… Read More »