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7 Reasons to Choose Job Satisfaction Over Money
7 Reasons to Choose Job Satisfaction Over Money
by Emmett Pierce Pay is often a key factor when deciding whether to accept a new job or pursue a promotion, but it can be a mistake to value earnings over job satisfaction. While money is important, remember that you’ll spend a big percentage of your waking hours working. If you don’t enjoy what you … Read More
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: Why Workplace Ghosting Is on the Rise
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: Why Workplace Ghosting Is on the Rise
by Peter Cappelli and Jay Finkelman What was once a funny work of fiction is becoming an increasingly common reality as more employers report being “ghosted” by job applicants and employees who simply disappear without a trace. In fact, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago cited an uptick in ghosting in its December economic activity … Read More
Want to Increase Your Worth By 50 Percent? Warren Buffett Says Honing This 1 Skill Is the Easiest Way to Do It
Want to Increase Your Worth By 50 Percent? Warren Buffett Says Honing This 1 Skill Is the Easiest Way to Do It
by Scott Mautz Warren Buffett is like that old EF Hutton commercial (and I’m dating myself here)–when he talks, people listen. And they listen because he talks and writes quite well. Which brings us to his latest gem of advice. Recently, he was with a young entrepreneur who asked him to share one piece of … Read More
“Objective: My objective is to apply for a position at your company.”
“Objective: My objective is to apply for a position at your company.”
How to Decide Whether to Fire Someone
How to Decide Whether to Fire Someone
by Rebecca Knight Deciding whether or not to terminate an employee is hard. “It’s an emotionally difficult task,” says Jay Conger, a professor at Claremont McKenna College and coauthor of The High Potential’s Advantage: Get Noticed, Impress Your Bosses, and Become a Top Leader. The decision is especially tricky if the employee in question hasn’t violated … Read More