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Have You Built a Strong Employer Brand?

July 19, 2019

As an employer, you may wonder, “Why is our brand so important?” Branding helps you sell your product and attract top talent. After all, people want to buy from and work for organizations they know and love. How can you tell if your brand is working? Start with these five questions. 1. Can your employees…

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How a Good Night’s Rest Impacts Your Workday

July 12, 2019

Have you ever stayed up late to watch TV or finish a project, only to find yourself exhausted at work the next day? You may think this is no big deal, but research shows getting enough sleep has a significant impact on your work performance. Improve Your Memory Experts believe sleep deprivation delays memory in…

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4 Reasons to Actively Bring Women into the Manufacturing Field

July 5, 2019

During World War II, Rosie the Riveter became a cultural icon representing women who took over men’s jobs in shipyards and factories. However, over 75 years later, manufacturing continues to be a male-dominated field. Today, nearly half of the US workforce consists of women, but they hold only 29% of the manufacturing jobs. (United States…

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Are Your Employees Burnt Out?

January 25, 2019

The term burnout first appeared in the work of American psychologist Herbert Freudenberger in the 1970s. Fifty years later, job burnout continues to be linked with health problems in workers and lower productivity and higher turnover in businesses. (CNBC, 2018) What can your organization do to counteract these negative effects? How to Identify Burnout The…

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How to Stand Out on the Phone Interview

January 18, 2019

You received an invitation for a phone interview. You probably are excited and relieved, because after all, it’s not as serious as a real interview. But, hold on. Phone interviews are as important as in-person interviews. Many companies use them to prescreen candidates. If you want to move on, you need to ace this opportunity.…

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4 Ways to Interview for Teamwork Skills

January 11, 2019

Strong team players benefit any organization. But, how do you effectively evaluate teamwork skills throughout the interview process? Use these four inquiries to hire better employees. What does teamwork mean to you? Although most companies agree teamwork is important, they fail to consider the nature of teamwork can vary significantly from one organization to the…

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5 Tips for Writing a Strong Resume

January 4, 2019

You’ve decided to look for a job. Step #1 – Write a resume. Step #2 – Land an interview. But, how can you guarantee your resume will lead to an interview? Follow these five tips to create a resume that gets results. Make Every Resume Different Writing one resume and sending out hundreds of copies…

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