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June 2016

Leadership and career
June 29, 2016

The Dangerous “Cult” of CEO Rock Stars

Everyone needs a hero, someone they can look up to and admire, someone that projects feelings of positive personality. The world’s history is replete with “great” leaders who instilled in people a feeling of connection, commitment and admiration. History also tells us that the “leadership dynamic” can also be used…
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Leadership and career
June 27, 2016

Steps to Improve On-the-Job Recognition

Q: In my current position, I've worked hard but haven't achieved the promotions and recognition I deserve. Although I get consistently good reviews, my manager doesn’t think of me when he assigns special projects or recommends people for advancement or management training. While I enjoy my job and the camaraderie…
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Leadership and career
June 24, 2016

8 Things We Just Learned About Values-Based Leadership

Have you got your hands on this year’s HOW report? Published annually by LRN, it always garners media attention, and this year is no exception.  Fortune Magazine got first crack at the report and announced the most compelling takeaway: businesses that perform best really are the ones whose employees are…
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Leadership and career
June 22, 2016

How Tech Incentives Increase Employee Engagement

Employee engagement was identified as one of three top priorities contributing to business success in a recent study conducted by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services. Companies have tried everything from pet-friendly policies, lunchtime yoga sessions and branded company tote bags to connect with their employees. The trouble is, not everyone knows…
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Recruiting
June 21, 2016

4 Secrets to Writing an Effective Job Description

Let’s start with the premise that all companies are competing to find great talent. Recruiting for profiles like “Compliance Professional” is especially challenging because demand is high and supply is low. The most effective way to recruit top talent will always be a real live conversation, because 80 percent of…
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Leadership and career
June 20, 2016

Information Interviews

However, I've read some articles recently that say information interviewing is a worn-out tool -- that don't have the time or inclination to do them anymore. In an informal poll of my friends, most agree they wouldn't want to be bothered by some stranger asking lots of questions about their…
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Leadership and career
June 17, 2016

Stop Making These 3 Communication Mistakes at Work

I’m not here to tell you that you should never play it safe with your words. Whatever comes out of your mouth can’t be taken back, so you’re wise to measure what you say before you say it. And yet – it’s possible to play it a little too safe.…
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Compliance
June 15, 2016

How Telecommuting Has Influenced Employment Laws

Telecommuting numbers are on the rise. More people are starting to work from home, and these individuals are starting to become more diverse, as well (regarding age and income). To learn more about how telecommuting is changing the way people view employment, checkout this infographic created by Champlain College’s Online…
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Hiring
June 13, 2016

Effective Interviews

Have you ever heard the story about the three blind men who were asked to describe an elephant?  After taking a moment to touch the animal, they came to very different conclusions about how it must look.  The one who explored its trunk said the elephant was long, skinny and…
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Leadership and career
June 10, 2016

5 Tips for Beating New Job Jitters

What’s more stressful than the first day of a new job? Well, there’s the first day of school, but that’s behind you now.  Back then, success meant sharpened No. 2 pencils and a new lunchbox. But to make sure you get off on the right foot at your new job,…
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