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• 4 Interview Questions That Will Shine a Light on Top Sales Candidates

  31-07-2018 23:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sales employees are the face of your company. Obviously, the importance of hiring the right reps can't be underestimated.You know it's critical to find top sales reps — and you also know it's a challenge to recruit them once you do. With unemployment at an all-time low, it's especially important to make every interview as effective as possible.Take a deep breath. You can do this.First, delve into sales candidates' minds. Since you're not a mindreader, you'll need ...
  
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• The Unpaid Internship: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

  31-07-2018 20:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  In January, the US Department of Labor (DOL) released new guidelines clarifying the requirements an unpaid internship must meet in order to be legal.Unpaid internships have always sparked controversy, as having anyone do anything labor-wise for free seems unethical — unless you truly understand the benefits and purpose of an unpaid internship.The GoodI ...
  
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• Ethical Data Mining: How Doing the Right Thing Is Good for Business

  31-07-2018 20:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  A recent data breach involving Cambridge Analytica, a political consulting firm, affected at least 87 million Facebook users, whose data was used for politically manipulative ads.While an extreme example of unethical data mining, the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal challenges businesses and marketers to think about the ways they collect, use, and share data. Simply following the law ...
  
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• When Are We Going to Close Down the Open Office?

  31-07-2018 19:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  I hear from hesitant job seekers every day. They've been searching for a new job for ages. When they finally receive an offer, they're not sure whether to take it — not because of the money, but because of the office setup.For years, open offices have been all the rage. Many managers say the environment fosters collaboration and connection. But collaboration and connection don't seem to be problems for those ...
  
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• 5 Questions to Ask a Benefits Broker Before Signing On

  31-07-2018 19:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  According to the Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI), benefits packages are key factors when employees consider whether to remain at their current jobs or leave for new roles elsewhere. In today's tight labor market, employers need to build attractive benefits packages not only to win the war for talent, but also to retain employees ...
  
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• 5 Tips to Tackle Bias in the Workplace

  31-07-2018 18:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  In the wake of the Starbucks incident this past April, many organizations have become more aware of the existence and damaging effects of workplace bias.The incident in question prompted Starbucks to close 8,000 stores to address underlying bias, which in turn caused other companies to reevaluate how they address bias in their own workplaces. A common approach many firms take is
  
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• How Internships Make Great Sourcing Opportunities

  31-07-2018 17:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Internship programs can solve a variety of problems. Many startups love hiring interns because they don't have the funds to hire enough full-time employees, while others might want top talent straight out of college. Additionally, many companies of all sizes view internship programs as great ways to expand their talent pools without much risk.Students have their own reasons for seeking out internships. When unemployment is high, an internship may ...
  
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