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March 2014

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March 31, 2014

A Possible Cure for the Hardening of Corporate Arteries

by: Jim Nortz This article appeared previously in the Association of Corporate Counsel’s ACC Docket and is published here with permission from the journal. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), since 1990, cardiovascular disease (CVD) has killed more people than any other cause. The WHO also reports that 80 to 90…
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March 28, 2014

Relax! Turnover is Normal

Recent research has shown that employee satisfaction and engagement are in a tailspin.  At the same time, HR departments are making sweeping updates in processes and technologies.  As a result, some of HR’s biggest concerns these days are both keeping morale up among existing staff and improving talent retention. So…
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March 27, 2014

Questions Interviewers Want to Hear

"Do you have any questions?"  If you've found yourself with the flop sweats, staring bug-eyed at the hiring manager after hearing this question, you're not alone.  This typical interview closer is meant to allow you to learn more specifics about the position and the company, but it's also a test.…
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March 26, 2014

Look Past Traditional Red Flags

It’s always been the case that certain aspects of a candidate’s resume give off warning signs.  Stretches of time unaccounted for, seemingly sparse skill sets, a work history that appears to be all over the map – these situations have often been the kiss of death for job seekers. But…
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March 25, 2014

Boo! Don’t Let Ghost Turnover Sneak Up on You

In an employer’s market, those who find themselves still on the company payroll are happy to have their jobs.  Well, “happy” might be a strong word.  They’re grateful to be employed, yes, but as companies start to tighten the belt, it’s often their staff who feel the pinch the most. …
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March 24, 2014

10 Things I’ve Learned in Business

by: Dave Power After 50 years working with a range of companies—as well as founding and running my own company, J.D. Power and Associates—I have observed a good deal, and come away with a few thoughts about how to have the best shot at success in business. The businesses I’ve…
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March 21, 2014

Over-Commitment – a Four-Letter Word?

Commitment is a beautiful thing – to loved ones, to causes, to employers.  Employers cherish loyal employees. But when leadership comes up lacking in the ethics department, overly dedicated staff may continue to execute faithfully and without question, potentially to the organization’s detriment.  This is not to say that staff…
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March 20, 2014

Interview Like a Pro

Even experienced recruiters and hiring managers can make mistakes in conducting interviews.  Unless you focus actively on avoiding some of the more common errors (making inferences about what the candidate is saying, not familiarizing yourself well with the candidate before the interview, favoring candidates very similar to yourself, rating candidates…
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March 19, 2014

Twitter is King in Recruiting and Brand Building

Quka / Shutterstock.com Twitter has been associated most often with the navel-gazing set – celebrities and teenagers foremost.  But this tool has uses far beyond keeping up with the foibles of young heartthrobs and first-world problems of over-financed heiresses. Employers far and wide – including major players such as Disney…
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March 18, 2014

How to Avoid the Worst Interview Blunders

We all slip up now and then.  But in an interview, major blunders are especially disastrous.  Making a good first impression is priority number one even in the moments leading up to the actual interview, and some transgressions are nearly impossible to recover from. According to more than 2,000 hiring…
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