By Marcel Schwantes – Inc. Chief executives and heads of HR have been wrestling for years with the question, “How can I create a great workplace?” To answer that question, follow the evidence. The research asserts that leaders in those so-called “best companies” lean heavily on that one human value that not all so-called “leaders” actually possess. Trust. In many… read more
By Sam Blum – Life Hacker When it comes to business etiquette, a few unwavering standards seem to exist, without any definitive rules explaining why—consider the expectation that you will always send a thank-you note after an interview. And while the choice of file format to use when emailing your resume may depend upon why you are sending it, another common… read more
By Gwen Moran – Fast Company The interview has gone well. You presented your skills effectively and had a good exchange with everyone you met. You even made them laugh. Now, comes the dreaded final question. Do you have any questions for us? Well, sure. Were you really truthful about what it’s like to work… read more
By Johnny C Taylor Jr. – USA Today Question: I work at a restaurant. Last week, my manager told me in confidence that he believes the restaurant will be closing due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. I feel like I am now in an awkward position. I want to share this with… read more
By Monica Torres – HuffPost A phone screen is the first step of the interview process, at which point a recruiter or a human resources professional calls a job candidate to gauge their interest and weed out candidates who wouldn’t be a good fit. “They are trying to determine if you hold those minimum qualifications,… read more
By Jessica Thiefels – Fast Company The “next normal” is officially setting in, especially when it comes to remote work. Simform’s 2021 Remote Work Survey found that 82% of surveyed companies plan to allow their employees to work from home indefinitely and 77% want to make this a permanent solution. Even some of the largest corporations in… read more
By Taylor Locke – CNBC MakeIt Billionaire investor Mark Cuban learned many key lessons in his 20s that led to his success – one of them was to be a better listener, and he’s used a specific technique to do for decades. “I like to talk, and I’m an interrupter,” Cuban said on a recent episode of… read more
By Stephanie Vozza – Fast Company Now that we’ve passed the year mark of the pandemic, most of us have settled into new routines. While vaccines hold the promise of a return to normalcy, not all employees want to go back to the way things were. Employers now face a unique challenge as they build… read more
By Shana Lebowitz & Aman Kidwai – Insider Talent leaders have had their hands full. A global pandemic upended traditional models of work as employers across industries sent staff home from the office. Leaders in human resources were tasked with figuring out how to make long-term remote work effective and maintain company culture virtually. Meanwhile, anti-racism protests… read more
By Sam Blum – Life Hacker It’s a corporate custom that might seem outdated, or even like a trivial formality. Yet anyone with a good deal of job hunting experience will tell you how important it is to send a thank-you note after an interview. That’s the conventional wisdom, at least. How much does… read more