• 5 Ways for Leaders to Build Trust in Their Organizations

    5 Ways for Leaders to Build Trust in Their Organizations
    Warren Buffett once famously said, "It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it." While that may be true of public perceptions held by those outside of an organization, a leader's reputation within their company should be far more stable – as long as that person is working daily to build a reputation among team members as dependable and trustworthy, that is.Trust is contagious. If team members are to become more honest and reliable, a
  • Hang on to Employees to Boost the Bottom Line

    Hang on to Employees to Boost the Bottom Line
    Many companies hemorrhage money in ways they can't seem to control. High employee turnover is one of these areas in which many businesses struggle. While attractive benefits programs and incentives are the more obvious costs of most organizations' retention efforts, oftentimes, those expenses could be easily offset by lowering the number of employees who need to be replaced. Getting the boardroom to take meaningful action to address turnover, however, requires ...
  • Why Does My Resume Keep Getting Rejected?

    Why Does My Resume Keep Getting Rejected?
    At ResumeSpice, we've seen a lot of resumes and counseled a lot of job seekers. One of the biggest issues our clients face is that they're submitting resumes, but they're just not getting any calls. Here are a few common reasons why that happens:1. You're Not Following DirectionsThis has less to do with your resume and more ...
  • The Differences Between Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile Experience Sections (Part 3)

    The Differences Between Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile Experience Sections (Part 3)
    In the second part of this series, we looked at the differences between the summary sections of your resume and LinkedIn profile. Today, we're going to look at the differences between the experience sections of the two documents.But first, it's worth noting the similarities between these sections.Similarities Between the Two DocumentsAlthough ...
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  • How to Figure Out What You Should Do With Your Life

    How to Figure Out What You Should Do With Your Life
    Job satisfaction: We all want it, but we're not exactly sure how to secure it.Partially, that's because we believe our satisfaction is dependent on factors we don't control, like the work/life balance at our current organization, the way a manager chooses to motivate us, or the specific tasks our supervisors delegate to us. And while it is true that some of the job satisfaction factors are outside our control, that doesn't mean we have no control at all!Not ...
  • Don't Be Afraid to Bend the Rules in Your Job Search

    Don't Be Afraid to Bend the Rules in Your Job Search
    Inevitably, when I'm meeting with a new job seeker, I'll ask a question that makes them pretty uncomfortable. Most of the time, that question is along the lines of, "Why don't you send the hiring manager a message on LinkedIn?"Often, this job seeker has found a posting for their dream job at a great company – but they don't have any connections at the company. So, I will suggest that they introduce themselves to the hiring manager via LinkedIn or an ...
  • Data Analytics: What Recruiters Can Learn From Sports

    Data Analytics: What Recruiters Can Learn From Sports
    For a wide range of organizations, data-driven decision-making is the key to success. In particular, the world of sports – including the MLB, the NFL, and the NBA – has embraced data analysis, leaving behind the days when decisions were made according to hunches. Now, coaches and managers regularly use data analysis to see which players are truly helping them win.Businesses can learn a lot from these sports organizations when it comes to
  • Benefits on the Fringe: Portable Benefits

    Benefits on the Fringe: Portable Benefits
    Welcome to Benefits on the Fringe, a new column from Recruiter.com writer Jason McDowell. Every month, McDowell will cover the most unique benefits that today's employers are using to woo talent, as well as advances and innovations in the employee benefits realm.With 50 percent of the workforce expected to be engaged in contract or freelance work by 2020, according to
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  • LinkedIn Has Made It Easier to Look for Jobs Without Getting Caught - Money Magazine

    LinkedIn Has Made It Easier to Look for Jobs Without Getting Caught - Money Magazine
    Money Magazine
    LinkedIn Has Made It Easier to Look for Jobs Without Getting Caught
    Money Magazine
    For the gainfully employed, hunting for a new job can be an uncomfortable endeavor. There's the sneaking around — sending resumes during off hours; interviewing during lunch breaks. There's the reference list, and the fear that comes with listing ...
  • A Chinese billionaire is staking his legacy — and thousands of ... - Washington Post

    A Chinese billionaire is staking his legacy — and thousands of ... - Washington Post
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    A Chinese billionaire is staking his legacy — and thousands of ...
    Washington Post
    The next chapter of globalization is already unfolding inside a Chinese billionaire's factory in Ohio.and more »
  • Google Curbs Expansion of Fiber Optic Network, Cutting Jobs - New York Times

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    Google Curbs Expansion of Fiber Optic Network, Cutting Jobs
    New York Times
    A Google Fiber office in Kansas City, Mo., in 2014. Alphabet, Google Fiber's parent company, said it would cut back the operations and work force of the division, which provides high-speed fiber optic internet and television in eight metropolitan areas ...
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