archives Author: Kristen Wakulchuk

Do You Offer Your Employees Continuing Education?

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We know how it goes. The daily grind takes up everyone’s time. You’re just trying to make deadlines and maximize output. You don’t have time to offer your employees a continuing education program.  Don’t get short-sighted, though. Yes, continuing education represents an investment. But, like any investment, it can pay off handsomely.  No wonder most companies provide some kind of onsite professional […]

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Should I Get a Master’s Degree?

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A Master’s degree can accelerate your career, opening new doors and supercharging your earnings power. Or it can end up an expensive waste of time, a line-item on your resume that never impacts your job prospects. The key is knowing the difference ahead of time, understanding when you should get a Master’s degree and when you should pursue […]

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The Importance of Mentoring in New Employee Onboarding

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New jobs can be intimidating. And, let’s face it, so can new bosses. A training program conducted solely by authority figures can set an unnecessarily formal tone. A mentoring program for new employees as part of the onboarding process can relieve this stress and lead to other far-reaching benefits.  Introducing your fresh hires to their peers during the onboarding process can get rid of some of […]

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Do You Know Your Market Value When Job Searching?

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Job searches aren’t just about finding a job. They are also about finding the right job for you. That process involves discovering a position that fits your skills and background, as well as landing a spot at a first-rate organization.   And let’s face it: the process is also about getting paid. To do this, you need to know what you can demand for your particular skill set. […]

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Has Your Company Considered Switching to Flexible Hours to Attract Top Talent?

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We’ll likely look back on 2020 as a pivot year in employer-employee relations. Among the many changes that have taken root: the best candidates now expect flexible schedules as part of the normal course of business. Are you on board with the change? Has your company considered switching to flexible hours to attract top talent?  Work-from-home has become the new […]

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What to Do When You Get the Dreaded Sunday Scaries

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Heard of the “Sunday Scaries?” That’s that sense of foreboding you get about dinner time on Sunday, when you realize you’ll have to head to work the next morning. It’s a clear sign you aren’t getting the right levels of satisfaction from your job.  Look, work is work. Few people look forward to Monday morning. But, in general, you should like your […]

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Can You Reach Out to Recruiters on LinkedIn?

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Even more than a decade and a half after its founding, LinkedIn is still considered the premier business networking site. However, it’s not just a tool to stay in touch with old coworkers and former supervisors. You should use it to actively expand your network. This includes using LinkedIn to reach out to recruiters.  Hiring managers are in the business […]

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Mentoring Best-Practices and How It Can Affect Your Company’s Culture

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You’ve heard of the generation gap, right? It pits teenagers against parents, rock fans against rap fans, and Michael Jordan truthers against LeBron James backers. Unfortunately, these generational splits can also divide your corporate team.   Don’t let that happen. Instead, work to build tight bonds among your employees by developing a strong mentoring program. That way, you improve your ability to achieve success.   By following mentoring […]

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Why Humility is A Leadership Quality You Need to Master

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To achieve lofty objectives, a leader needs a majestic vision and towering ambition. Those attributes seem far removed from a word like “humble.” However, having an unpretentious approach can help you accomplish those soaring goals. That’s why humility is a leadership quality you need to master.  You probably remember your parents talking about the importance of being humble at some point during your childhood. Well, […]

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