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December 2015

Leadership and career
December 30, 2015

Start Out Your Year With a Resolution to Bring the “C” Word to Work

This article previously appeared in the Rochester Business Journal and is republished here with permission. As I approach the 10th anniversary of my decision to leave law and pursue a career in business ethics, I think back to those early days when I cast about in the wilderness for direction.…
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Hiring
December 28, 2015

The 4 Worst Hiring Mistakes You Can Make

Whatever duties your “real” job entails, few tasks are important as selecting, hiring and on-boarding top-level talent for your team. While a great hire adds tremendous value to your company, a disastrous hire chews up valuable resources (time, money, morale). Considering the true costs of hiring the wrong person, you…
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Leadership and career
December 23, 2015

5 Top Tips for Women Executives Trying to Break the Glass Ceiling

Getting promoted and moving up the corporate ladder is no easy task. But for women, it may be even more difficult. According to a new study conducted by LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Co, women are 15 percent less likely to score a promotion at work. To take control of your…
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Leadership and career
December 21, 2015

How to Deal with Toxic People at Work

On the list of workplace challenges, few items are as vexing as having to deal with toxic people. You know the folks I’m talking about. They’re bullies, they’re childish, they’re vindictive, they’re unpredictable, they’re…everywhere. Chin up. You can succeed in spite of whatever real or imagined sabotage you suspect them…
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Leadership and career
December 18, 2015

Networking Without a Referral

Q: I want to contact the VP of Marketing of a fast-growing high tech company in my area. I have never met the guy, and I don't know anyone who can introduce us. How can I interest him in a networking appointment?  A: First you'll need to find out as…
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Leadership and career
December 15, 2015

To Retain Your Top Employees, Do These 4 Things Right Now

What’s the use of constructing a top-notch team if your next construction project involves installing a revolving door on your company? I’m referring to the cycle of hiring – and then losing – top people. Watching a rock star employee walk out the door is heart breaking and (let’s admit…
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Leadership and career
December 14, 2015

The Blue Jean Lawyer’s Tips for Successful Holiday Company Parties (AKA How to Make Sure You Still Have a Job on January 2nd)

By: Tina Seymour Demoran As the holiday season has descended upon us, I thought I'd pull together a few tips from over 22 years of attending parties, both big and small, thrown by my employers. Even though this lawyer only pulls the business suits out of the closet for court…
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Hiring
December 9, 2015

5 More Common Interview Mistakes — And How to Avoid Them, Too

Read Taunee's initial post on interview mistakes here. When you are in an interviewing mode, stop for a moment, and think about the uncanny parallel between choosing the right job and finding a great marriage partner. If you make a good match, you will live with your spouse and your…
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Leadership and career
December 4, 2015

The Positive Value of Ethics

By: Marcy Maslov You assign one of your staff to complete fieldwork for a major project. The associate is not capable of providing the requested services and tells you well before the deadline. How do you reward this person’s honesty and trust in you? -e-Factor!® scenario There are plenty of…
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December 2, 2015

The Cover Letter Dilemma: To Write or Not to Write

By: Taunee Besson and Ruth Glover "By the time a cover letter arrives on my desk, it better be good!" said Alyson Cate, Vice President of Human Resources at Lyrick Corporation, a privately held company in Allen, Texas, which produces children's programs featuring Barney the Dinosaur and Wishbone the Dog…
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