Few things are more discouraging than seeing the listless, glazed-over expressions of your attendees during a virtual meeting. Of course, it’s possible their entire week has been jam-packed with multiple e-meetings. People are much more likely get “Zoom fatigue” when they’ve been overloaded. On the other hand, many of those same people could easily binge watch 6 hours of …
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Colorado State University makes it possible for professionals to climb the ranks within their organizations without ever taking a break from their job. Meet two students in the Organizational, Learning, Performance, and Change Master’s Program who did just that. “I wasn’t willing to give up my livelihood…” Pattie found her passion when she helped her …
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You might be surprised to learn that, on average, only 13% of employees are engaged at work worldwide. The rest of the workforce is either not engaged (65%) or actively disengaged (22%). As for the United States, only 33% of employed US residents are engaged at work.(i) Employee engagement is a challenge for many organizations. Fortunately, …
As many of us observe safer at home suggestions, work from home, or look for work, we are left to wonder what the world and job market will look like in the coming months and years. We don’t know how the world will be transformed after we get COVID-19 under control, but it’s extremely unlikely …
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Creating and using an ePortfolio will give you a definite edge in your job search and your search for freelance jobs. Companies are still hiring, and having an ePortfolio will set you apart from the competition. Portfolios used to be thought of as something only used by artists, designers, and other creatives. But they are …
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Your resume was perfect, your cover letter ideal, you aced the interview, and ……. crickets. You expected the offer, but it never came. What happened? Put yourself in the shoes of a hiring manager – with dozens of resumes to review they wonder how you will fit in with the team. Sure, they can check your …
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Competition for promotions is fierce in many industries, especially during challenging economic times. Keep these habits in mind to help you stand out and seize that next advancement opportunity. 1. Take on leadership and mentor roles. Even if you aren’t responsible for directly managing others, you can still lead and mentor new staff. If you …
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Starting or continuing your job search during COVID-19 may seem overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be. Be Strategic. Be Intentional. Be Flexible. Develop a plan with these three tactics in mind and you will be on your way to a virtual interview in no time. Be Strategic Companies are hiring. Seek them out, do your …
They would not want you to call them heroes, but they are. They would say they are just doing their job. They drive cool trucks that make cool sounds and help people. They are the ones we looked up to as kids. Saturday pancake breakfasts at the local fire station are something I looked forward …
There’s no sugar-coating it: The ongoing public health crisis has revealed massive vulnerabilities in the United States’ consumer-driven economy and in our ability to cope with a serious pandemic. Few understand this better than the millions of newly unemployed US workers and the small business owners struggling to stay afloat. Although the economic outlook is still very uncertain, entrepreneurs are finding ways to forge ahead despite the challenges. Toilet paper may be out of stock, but …
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