The workplace has undergone significant changes in recent years. With today’s economy moving faster than ever before, companies have been forced to adapt in order to respond quickly and effectively. Although technology has the ability to boost productivity and efficiency, few of those benefits can be realized without engaged employees to drive creativity and innovation. […]
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rawpixel / Pixabay The most successful companies ultimately rely on good talent to drive business success. Without engaged and productive employees, companies will struggle to achieve their goals and meet the challenges of the future. Research has shown that only a little more than 60 percent of employees are highly or moderately engaged. Lower levels
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mohamed_hassan / Pixabay Hiring the wrong candidate for a position is more than just a personnel mistake. The decision can have serious financial consequences for an organization in both the short and long-term. Simply replacing an employee can cost between 100-300 percent of their salary, and for senior executives, the cost can exceed 400 percent.
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We live in a world where way too many people lack enthusiasm while they’re going about their day-to-day, and where the alarm clock in the morning signals the beginning of a passionless grind to get and stay ahead. People have become so complacent in their discomfort that they are afraid of pursuing anything that might
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rawpixel / Pixabay To be successful, cultivate the right habits to maximize your productivity and help you achieve great things. Getting in the routine of doing certain things like visualizing success and learning from your mistakes can help you be more productive both in the short and long-run. Some of the most successful people today
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By John Hawes Substance abuse in the workplace is a very real problem for small businesses. It’s also a costly one. According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, drug abuse alone costs workplaces $130 billion in lost productivity, while alcohol abuse is costing upward of $240 billion—73% of which is due to
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YesManProductions / Pixabay Born between the early 1980s and mid 1990s, the millennial generation is already the largest generation in today’s workforce. Far from just beginning their careers, most millennials have been working professionally for a decade or more, which means many of them are entering leadership positions or are assessing where they can find
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ulleo / Pixabay Most people don’t like sending pitches, but it can be exciting to actually receive a response. I know I’m not the only one who lights up when I see a new email response to a pitch I sent. As humans, we’re naturally wired to move toward pleasure and away from anything that’s
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ijmaki / Pixabay Interview anxiety can be a problem that many suffer from when looking for a job. It’s natural to feel anxious about a job interview. Having to talk to strangers who are in a role of authority, having to talk about yourself, being assessed and judged on your appearance, demeanor and ability to
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Summer is winding down and before we know it the year will be too. Before that happens, take a look at your remaining vacation time. You might have just finished a nice long summer getaway or have already allotted your remaining vacation time for the holidays. But if you’re like most U.S. employees, you still
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