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Tips for Managing a Remote Worker Who is Not Productive

Every leader knows that what motivates one employee may demotivate another. Couple that with new, remote working conditions and managing employees can be more challenging than ever. Remote work has become an integral part of the new normal, with many businesses implementing ways to continue their operations without compromising safety. With the help of technology,…

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Human Resources: Tips for Helping Your Management Team Manage Remote Workers

As companies from all over the world started to transition into remote work settings, the challenge of maintaining a motivated and productive team has become a paramount concern. With many businesses moving to this mode of work for the first time, there are inevitably some bumps on the road in adjusting to the new environment.…

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How to Motivate and Manage Remote Workers

The introduction of remote working has vastly revolutionized the modern workplace, presenting several opportunities for flexibility and diversification. Along with the many advantages you may reap from such change, however, there are also unique challenges that you will face while managing a team that is working remotely. It may be more difficult to maintain strong…

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Job Search Tips Who Makes a Good Reference

The Reference Check Process While most job seekers spend a great deal of time refining their resume and cover letter, the task of compiling references is often seen as an afterthought. However, it can create a crunch time when references are requested and all you have is a few names on a post-it note! Have…

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Reading Between the Lines to Decipher a Job Description

The Job Description and Your Career You are searching for an opportunity when you find a job description that catches your eye. You seem to possess most of the qualifications that the employer is looking for and experience that mirrors the position responsibilities. But how do you know if this is the role that balances…

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7 Ways To Improve Employee Onboarding

How You Onboard Employees Can Make a Big Difference Investing the highest levels of time and energy into your newest and most unpredictable resource might not make sense in every context – but virtually always applies with regards to the topic of employee onboarding. According to a Gallup poll, 88% of organizations do not onboard…

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Trends Challenges and Predictions of Workforce 2020

The Workforce 2020: Trends, Challenges & Predictions We’re well into the first quarter of 2020. Change is emerging in the workplace and most of it is welcome and positive! Based on recent reads from Forbes, Glassdoor and Ladders, here are the workplace trends and challenges to look out for this year. THE OFFICE ENVIRONMENT Many…

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Career Goals 2020: The Why, What & How

Career Goals 2020: The Why, What & How According to The New York Times, a full-time employee will spend roughly 80,000 hours at work over his/her lifetime. Without intentional action and a purposeful plan, it’s easy to let tens of thousands of hours pass you by before you wonder why you aren’t where you hoped…

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Holidays In The Workplace: A Helpful Guide

Holidays In The Workplace: A Helpful Guide It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? A time when offices are often transformed (or at least sprinkled!) with all things winter and fun. An opportunity when many companies roll out giving back initiatives and ways to unite in community good. A time when you wonder…

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