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Do grades matter when getting a job? Do I need to include my GPA on my resume?

You worked hard to earn it, so you may think it’s a good idea to include it! But should you or should you not include your GPA on your resume? It all depends. Your resume is an important document in...

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Are you actively listening when your employees talk or really ignoring what...

When your employees talk, you should listen. As their manager, getting firsthand information from the people closest to the work is extremely valuable. This is the best way to understand how things are...

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How can YOU be more appealing to potential employers?

If you’re in search of a new job, you may have noticed there’s a lot of competition. This is especially true based on your role or field, or how popular the company is that you’re applying to. You may...

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HR Hot Button: Performance Management

Though 2020 certainly accelerated things, it’s not a secret: the business world is changing. The way employers manage employees needs to evolve to keep pace and help employees continue to be...

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Mastering the Interview: Closing Strong and How to Follow Up

As you’re getting ready for your interview, practice is everything. And one thing you’ll want to practice is how to end an interview and follow up. What you say at the close of your interview will help...

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In what ways can employee wellness improve your bottom line?

By now, you’ve probably heard about employee wellness programs. They can include anything from healthy cafeteria meals to biometric screenings to company nap rooms. Basically, anything you offer that...

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Is your resume ready for the new economy?

Among many changes ushered in by the pandemic, technology and creative income streams took a leap forward. Many people found themselves working remotely, or out of work completely, and the continued...

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Common habits of people who never get ahead at work

To be successful in life, you need to stick to a plan and never give up. If you work hard enough, you will achieve your dreams. However, there’s a flipside to this—people who AREN’T successful and...

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How to choose a career path when you’re not sure where you want to be in 1-3...

If you’re on the fence about your career future, a temp job might be a good choice for you. If the phrase “temp job” strikes fear into your heart, you might be surprised to learn that any negative...

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A look into the true causes of employee burnout

Happy employees are productive employees. They help your business thrive, they come up with great ideas and they contribute to the company and their teams. This is an ideal situation that all employers...

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What is the true value of a proper and professional resume?

Are resumes outdated? With sites like LinkedIn, it may seem that your resume is an old-fashioned document, a thing of the past. But this simply isn’t true. Just take it from a leading provider of...

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How might record breaking heat and seasonal changes impact workplace...

Global warming? Maybe. But there’s no denying that hotter-than-expected temperatures can cause productivity at your company to take a nose-dive. Research shows that employees are more fatigued and less...

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Is your workplace culture causing unnecessary stress and mental strain?

Stress is a very real and very troubling part of many workplaces these days. If your values or preferred working environment don’t align with your company’s culture, it can lead to stress. Not to...

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How has COVID-19 impacted workplace well-being… for the long term?

COVID-19 has been a challenge for us all. In the short term, it forced changes to the way we worked and the processes we followed for safety. But the situation has added to already-present stress and...

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Question: How often should I update my resume?

When you’re looking for a job, your resume is a key resource. But many of us know all too well the scramble that can ensure when we find a job we want to apply for… and our resume is currently in...

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One Thing Highly Effective People Do…Every Day

Working on a challenging task or project? Sometimes you may feel stuck and like you’re not sure what to do next. Or your creativity may slow down without you even realizing it. But one thing is for...

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Ready to give your two weeks’ notice? Make sure you let your local recruiter...

If you’ve just about had it with your job, you may feel like giving your two weeks’ notice. But it’s never a great idea to resign without having another job lined up first. Most recruiters will tell...

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Zoom Fatigue is Meeting Fatigue…on Steroids

Despite the pandemic and many of us working remotely, meetings still needed to happen. Getting “together” to discuss upcoming projects or team initiatives often happened on platforms such as Zoom,...

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Four Large Resume Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs

Getting your resume ready for your next job? Your resume is an important document in your job search. But it needs to be in good shape in order to impress potential employers, hiring managers, and...

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Preaching Thankfulness: How to Show Gratitude and Thankfulness for Your Team

Thanksgiving is coming up, a reminder during this season of thanks that it’s important to show gratitude for those around us. And this includes employees. During the Thanksgiving season and all year...

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