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We’ve posted our first poll on the right side of this blog. We’re wondering if you’ve implemented policies regarding social media in the workplace. Just a simple yes or no question for the time being. We will be pulling together thoughts and discussing social media’s place in the workplace, since […]
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Just found this article on Zenhabits.net about the shifting paradigm and understanding of what productivity means in the workplace. While reading the article a couple of things came to mind. First, technology has provided us with lots of tools to make our jobs easier and more efficient. But I’m sure
So yesterday the Central Bank of Canada announced the recession is over, though certainly we’re still in for some rough times in the coming months. Pay cuts and hiring freezes are still in effect, and many companies are still on work-share. But bottom lines are starting to look a little
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Six Pixels of Separation posted an informative list of 12 Ways To Conduct A Great Interview which is definitely worth a read before your next interview. We all have our own interviewing styles, but it doesn’t hurt hearing someone else’s perspective. Not to take away the post’s thunder, but I’ve included
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37signals put up an interesting analogy advocating hiring slow to prevent a ‘Strangers at a cocktail party‘ situation. The post likens work collaboration in an office with lots of new people continually coming in, to being like a cocktail party of strangers – lots of small talk. But imagine a
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I’ve noticed this blog has received a number of hits on our previous post concerning resignation notice. So when I came across this article with Sample Resignation Letters I should share it for all of those who might be looking for some samples. The page comes from a site called emurse.com,
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Well its about that time of year again to start midyear reviews, and though its been more an informal check-in event for most companies, a few are changing things up. In the BusinessWeek article, The Midyear Review Takes On More Weight, they explore how some companies are making adjustments to the
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Just browsing through the headlines on BusinessWeek and came across this article: Young workers push employers for wider Web access I’m sure the Gen Y readers will particularly enjoy the article, but I’d like Baby Boomer business owners to take a moment and read it as well. Here is a quote
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Here is a great article that speaks to the importance of a good cover letter. I liked that it plainly says anyone can make a good/decent resume (though I’m sure our recruiters might disagree), not everyone can write a stellar cover letter. Forget the resume, kill on the cover letter
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