I still remember going to my aqua size class when Kent was there. He was a young man with Downs Syndrome. After I got to know him, aqua size became a lot less of a grind and a lot more fun. We would splash each other, come up with goofy sayings and razz each other. […]
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I once worked in Japan. In many ways, it was an ideal job, and I was paid very well. But I felt miserable, lonely, and pointless. As the only foreigner in an 80 strong staff, I can remember passing the entire 8 hour day without saying a word to anyone. Those days were tough; I
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styles66 / Pixabay Mentorship can be beneficial to all parties involved—the mentors, the mentees, and even your company more broadly. That’s because mentorship, when done right, is one of the best ways to improve employee engagement—showing your team members that you’re willing to make a real investment in their long-term personal and professional development. But
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alda2 / Pixabay Telling candidates they didn’t get the job is just common courtesy and essential for a positive candidate experience. Sending a ‘reject’ email is normally the end of hearing from those candidates, but how do you tell a candidate they didn’t get the job when they reach out to you personally for feedback?
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According to a recent study, more than two-thirds of employers are concerned about the impact that the growing skills gap will have on their business. Even with record low unemployment rates, employers aren’t having a problem attracting applicants to their job openings. Instead, the problem is attracting skilled candidates that have the “right” skills. Employers
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What do interns mean to your business? Each company views their interns differently and each intern is never the same as the last. It’s important to remember when offering internships, and throughout the whole program, those interns are real students and are likely wondering, ”Am I going to get that real-world experience and exposure, or
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rawpixel / Pixabay Job seekers are often left wondering why they weren’t chosen for a job. They are left in limbo because more often than not employers won’t share much feedback if any. Employers are worried that if they are too specific it may lead to legal concerns. Also, the candidate may post their comments
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Tumisu / Pixabay Changing careers is never easy. In saying that is also not impossible. Many people find themselves burned out, bored or frustrated and changing careers may seem like the only way out. But are you changing for the right reasons? Here are 3 career changing mistakes you should avoid before making your final
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Free-Photos / Pixabay Weekends in my household are often consumed by time well spent with my wife and two young children, who enjoy everything from hide & seek and board games with crazy rules, to baseball and bike riding. While I love these activities and the family memories they create, I too enjoy weekend time
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rawpixel / Pixabay Finding and hiring the best person for a job is a difficult task. The first challenge is simply finding qualified candidates who will be able to handle the position’s basic responsibilities. While evaluating applicants on the basis of skills and experience is hard enough, recruiters need to take their organization’s culture into
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