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• 3 Reasons Your Resume Might Be Confusing Employers

  07-05-2018 23:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  There is a saying, "The shortest distance between two points is simplicity." Most people would agree with this saying. In both our work and our lives, we prefer those things that make us more comfortable and our tasks more convenient. This preference for simplicity extends to resumes.By now, you've likely heard the statistic: Recruiters only spend about
  
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• Flexibility: The One Thing All Professionals Can Agree On

  07-05-2018 22:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  When the iPhone 6 Plus was released, you may recall that it raised a certain furor. I am talking, of course, about "BendGate": the tongue-in-cheek name given to the multiple reports of iPhones physically warping in the pockets of their owners.While there were a lot of opinions on how much the phone's physical malleability affected the quality of Apple's products and reputation, there's one thing professionals can all agree ...
  
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• The Workforce of the Future Is Liquid

  07-05-2018 22:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  The nature of business has evolved, so the nature of staffing must evolve with it.It's 2018. The digital age is here, and with it comes an incomparable rate of change. Companies can't plan ahead using five-year strategies anymore. Even planning a year in advance can be risky.Any modern company at all susceptible to fluctuating business must adopt the concept of the agile workforce.It only takes a quick glance ...
  
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• More Than Half of Employees Plan to Switch Jobs in 2018

  07-05-2018 22:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  According to a report from Achievers, employers may be in for a rough year in terms of retention.Of the 1,700+ employees surveyed, 55 percent said they were planning to switch jobs. In North America, the numbers are even higher: 74 percent of employees in this region would like to make a jump.But turnover is not a foregone conclusion, ...
  
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• Why You Should Offer Support to Separated Employees

  07-05-2018 20:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sitting on a red leather throne, pointing a finger, and yelling "You're fired!" into someone's face might make for amusing television, but here in reality, business leaders should probably take a subtler approach. While letting a worker go will never be easy, there are steps that managers can take to ease the process for all involved.It's a frightening experience to lose one's job, and it's up to companies to make the transition a smooth one. Providing the most positive separation ...
  
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• 5 Steps to Making Culture Fit a Priority in the Hiring Process

  07-05-2018 20:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hiring a new employee means bringing fresh ideas into a business. The new hire's presence can act as a catalyst for changes. They can be a major driver behind implementing new concepts and energizing team members while providing a new perspective that can help the business achieve more overall success.This is obviously a best-case scenario, not the typical way that new hires play out. Partially, this is due to the fact that most organizations focus solely on whether a candidate ..
  
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• Working at Startups: The Good, the Bad, and the Risky

  07-05-2018 19:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  Working for a startup can offer a lot of advantages. Some startups are willing to pay higher salaries than well-established companies, while others offer fun perks and unique cultures. Roles usually have plenty of room for growth. Stock options and profit-sharing are often on the table as well.But all the free lunches in the world don't outweigh the risks of startup life. A startup that's careless with its brand ...
  
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• How to Survive Working for a Bad Boss

  07-05-2018 18:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Article by Michelle Joy and Jody FosterA boss can make the workplace miserable. Given how much time people spend in the office, life itself can become wretched. You start to feel angry, humiliated, anxious, and depressed. You tell your coworkers just how bad this supervisor is, how they treat you, how they make you feel. Your boss really is a jerk, you claim. A schmuck, you all ...
  
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