Companies like Google and Facebook are widely regarded for their vibrant company culture, and while these reputations may sound like Silicon Valley clichés at this point, data has shown a connection between a great culture and net profits. Building and maintaining a company culture is particularly important when a company starts growing beyond its initial… Read more »
While the jobless rate in the U.S. has fallen in recent years, the improvement hasn’t been felt by our fellow Americans who continue to search for work after months and months of trying. Unemployment can be just as devastating to the soul as it is to the wallet. It is important for individuals who find… Read more »
Team-building exercises generally fall one of two ways: fun or unbearable. The trick is – the activity should be easy to understand, properly suited to your company culture, and appropriate in general. For example, if your organization is heavily populated with female baby boomers, dragging everyone out in the woods to play paintball probably isn’t… Read more »
Whether you’re positive you aced the in-person interview, or positive you bombed it, it’s always a good idea to follow up by sending a professional correspondence. Job seekers are often worried about being annoying or coming across as needy, but experts largely agree a follow-up email is appropriate after a 48-hour grace period. Consider the… Read more »
If problem employees were easy to spot, weeding them out of your organization would be a simple task. However, many “bad apples” know their behavior could get them into trouble, and hide their questionable behavior as a result. To them, doing something you’re not supposed to in secret is easier than just stopping the bad… Read more »
Often, all it takes to stand out from the crowd is one extra little step that people notice and appreciate. In an interview, the extra step can be simply expressing your thanks in a handwritten note. With text, email and any number of messaging apps, it’s easier than ever to send a quick note of… Read more »
Companies are constantly rolling out new technology tools to boost efficiency in today’s workplace, and it’s an administrative assistant’s responsibility to keep their skills with these tools up-to-date. An admin used to be responsible for simply taking notes, handling scheduling duties and communicating both inside and outside an organization. Now, admins must support their bosses… Read more »
While getting hired for a full-time job may be your true goal, accepting temporary position could lead to a long-term position within the same company. Not all temporary jobs become a long-term position, but playing you cards right maximizes your chances and – at the very least – leads to more professional contacts in your network…. Read more »
Every job requires teamwork skills, but figuring to how well someone works with others is nearly impossible by reading a resume, cover letter or LinkedIn profile. An interviewer needs to be able to find out each candidate’s ability to function within a team. Ideally, a candidate has experience both working on a successful team and… Read more »
While the unemployment rate is much lower than it has been in the recent past, tens of thousands of Americans are still struggling with the reality of long-term unemployment. The problem with being unemployed for a long period of time is a person starts to look less desirable to potential employers. A September 2014 report… Read more »