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5 Simple Ways to Harness the Power of Gratitude at Work
5 Simple Ways to Harness the Power of Gratitude at Work
by Harvey Deutschendorf We all know the good feelings that come with being acknowledged for something that we did. Those feelings result in wanting to do well and we continue to look for ways to give our best effort. While we often have no problems thanking our family, friends, and those around us, a study … Read More
Beware the Phantom Job Listing
Beware the Phantom Job Listing
Jobs Go Unadvertised as Managers Rely on Their Own Contacts. By LAUREN WEBER and LESLIE KWOH John Nottingham says he was planning to hire a new design manager eventually. But when he heard a talented fellow alumnus of his design school was looking for a job, he wasted no time: He created an opening and … Read More
“Note: Keep this resume on top of the stack. Use all others to heat your house.”
“Note: Keep this resume on top of the stack. Use all others to heat your house.”
Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family
Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family
by Bob Chapman, Raj Sisodia
When Working at an Imperfect Company Makes Perfect Sense
When Working at an Imperfect Company Makes Perfect Sense
by Lou Adler Time is Your Most Valuable Asset. Use it Wisely. Is working at a troubled company advisable? Troubled meaning heading into bankruptcy, having a deserved bad reputation, struggling to survive, or going through a turnaround. The answer: it all depends. If you want something safe and secure, it’s probably best to avoid it. … Read More
Strengths: “Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining composer.”
Strengths: “Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining composer.”
The Top Complaints from Employees About Their Leaders
The Top Complaints from Employees About Their Leaders
by Lou Solomon If you’re the kind of boss who fails to make genuine connections with your direct reports, take heed: 91% of employees say communication issues can drag executives down, according to results from our new Interact/Harris Poll, which was conducted online with roughly 1,000 U.S. workers. In the survey, employees called out the kind … Read More