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What You Believe About Feedback Is Probably Wrong

15 Jul 2019

There are few things that the management gurus are unanimous about. But they are unanimous about the value of feedback. It is conclusively proven. In fact, these days it is rare that a management speaker, consultant or business publication fails to mention the critical role of feedback in enhancing performance.

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What Your Employees Don’t Know About Their Finances Is Costing Them – And You

10 Jul 2019

People working in tech and other sophisticated industries are often smart, well-educated, hard-working, and passionately dedicated to their jobs. You might assume they have a good handle on their personal finances as well. But while some do, many do not.

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The Hidden Cost of Too Many Job Applicants

08 Jul 2019

One of the top candidate complaints is not getting a callback, an email update, or anything after they apply for a job. This frustration is often amplified when a candidate believes that they are a good fit within the job description requirements, they’ve researched the company, went through the application process gauntlet, which has only lead them to … silence.

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Why Having a Target Salary in Mind Can Derail a Job Negotiation

06 Jul 2019

One of the most daunting tasks when you hit the job market (particularly for the first time) is negotiating your salary. The conversations often don’t feel fair because of the information asymmetry. The person you’re negotiating with knows what the firm generally pays people and is likely to have more experience with these kinds of conversations.

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Effective Exit Interview Templates

05 Jul 2019

In a good economy with low unemployment rates, retaining your employees is more important than ever.  According to the uS Bureau of US Labor Statistics, voluntary quit rates rise as unemployment drops.

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Recruiting Is a Science Not an Art — How Intuition Hurts Recruiting Results

28 Jun 2019

The future of recruiting is scientific, data-driven, and businesslike. The roadblock to that transition is our current “art not science” approach where intuitive recruiters act like artists who want 100 percent freedom over how they work.

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How to Hire for Emotional Intelligence

25 Jun 2019

More and more hiring managers are realising that the best employees aren’t always those with the most knowledge or job experience. In fact, a growing body of research shows that an employee’s emotional intelligence, commonly referred to as “EQ”, is one of the most vital — and most often overlooked — predictors of success in the workplace.

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How To Follow Up After A Job Interview

25 Jun 2019

Congratulations! You’ve made it through all those potential road blocks in the job application process and scored yourself an interview for a job you really want. But once the interview is over, what should you do while you play the waiting game? How do you follow up after a job interview without ruining your chances?

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Settling for Your 2nd-Choice Candidate — The Most Expensive Mistake In Recruiting

25 Jun 2019

This “think piece” is designed to call attention to the tremendous costs resulting from losing your first-choice candidate.

“Settling for” a second-choice candidate means that you’re not hiring the best.

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How Stockholm became the city of work-life balance

17 Jun 2019

With flexible hours the norm, and almost two years’ parental leave for every child, Sweden’s capital boasts a happy and efficient workforce. What can other cities learn?

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