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What Hiring Experiences and Thanksgiving Leftovers Have in Common

Thanksgiving dinner is over, but there is plenty of food left.  Personally, in my opinion, the leftovers are the best part about Thanksgiving, or any meal, for that matter. As I sat Sunday night over an extra-large helping of stuffing, I reflected over my past hiring experiences, and I found a connection between Thanksgiving leftovers […]

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“Fall” Into a Strong Fourth Quarter

September is the beginning of fall – a perfect time to evaluate a business, reflect on how your company has done so far this year, and how you want to finish out the last quarter. First, take the time to evaluate your business thoroughly. Don’t wait until the end of the year to determine how […]

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Workplace Stress: The Heat Is On

In many parts of the world, July is the hottest month of the year. While we can’t do much to control the weather outside, there are many things we can do to help control the environment in our own workspaces, and we’re not just talking about the temperature, but workplace stress. In any company, there […]

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Educating Employees With Summer School for Your Business

Summer is typically a time to think about vacations, barbecues, the beach and other fun events. But, just like some children have to attend summer school, it’s time to look at some business summer school for your company so you can start educating employees. It’s been said that we are constantly moving towards something in […]

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Job Interview Manners Suggestions and Tips

It’s officially May, and “may” we suggest a few job interview manners that are crucial in impressing during job interviews. Oh, and these tips go both ways for the job interviewer and interviewee. First, turn your cell phones off. It is really rude to be conducting a conversation with someone, only to have them look […]

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It’s Official: Spring Cleaning Time Is Here

Spring has officially sprung and it’s time to spring clean your office or workspace – and we’re not talking about necessarily breaking out the cleaning supplies. Looking at any kind of big job may seem daunting, but spring cleaning an office is well worth your time and may just end up in extra productivity and […]

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Equal Employment Opportunity Questions for Employers

Many employers wonder about this thing called “EEO” and whether they need to worry about it. Short answer, “YES!” Let’s learn more about what Equal Employment Opportunity questions that employers need to learn. From the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) website: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that […]

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Changing Jobs: Love What You Do

“Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life.” The quote, attributed to Confucius, is sound advice. There are many fortunate people out there who have their dream jobs. On the flip side, there are many who abhor their lives but see no way to change jobs. Our advice […]

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Accepting Online Job Applications for My Business

Many small business owners, CEOs and human resource managers commonly ask the question, “How can I receive online job applications for my business?” Many people have tried creating their own home-grown systems using Google Docs and other forms, only to be frustrated by the difficulty in customizing their application to suit their needs, as well as […]

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It’s Finally Here! Application Data Export and CRM Integration

Yes, it’s finally here! You can now export and download applicant data in bulk. Actually, what we built was a mechanism for you to download the data OR use the same URL as a data feed for your favorite CRM product. So, whether you are a Microsoft Excel aficionado or you use a CRM product […]