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Businesses in these countries offer alternative working options that aim to limit interactions with employees after hours, shorten the work week and encourage leave to be taken, and workers generally report higher levels of overall happiness and engagement. MORE
Most of us know the drill – you finish school, you stay out of trouble, you get a college degree and you land that top job – because none of the world’s biggest firms will ever consider a candidate without a degree, right? Wrong!! MORE
Being a single mom is challenge enough. Now imagine doing that and also building a successful business. MORE
A reader writes: I’m a manager in the marketing department for a health care system that employs about 3,500 people. Because I manage the company website, I am also the person responsible for checking the general email address, e.g. info@teapotshealth.org. Every few months, I receive what I’ll call a “vindictive email” about someone who works for our system. MORE
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Meal trains for coworkers in crisis. I’ve appreciated your consistent message that gifts should flow downward, not up , which makes a lot of sense for holidays/birthdays/happy occasions. I’m curious about your thoughts on meal trains (or other forms of support) in times of crisis — is that in a different category than regular gifts? MORE
Many who are in debt – which is an increasing of number of people – would love nothing more than to have a plan in place where they can work towards pulling out of the hole. MORE
I’m fortunate and grateful to receive lots of requests to connect on LinkedIn. Heeding the same advice I give my executive job seeking clients, I connect with most people who ask me. Expanding my network on LinkedIn means more people to learn from and communicate with. MORE
Many organizations pride themselves on having predictable policies and procedures that drive performance and growth. However, given the rate of change in today's business world, sometimes being inflexible can be a problem rather than a solution. Having an agile process can help. Agile processes are plans that involve advance planning and organization but also allow you to quickly change course if needed. To MORE
Most people don’t need an executive resume service to tell them they should proofread their resume, social media profile and anything else during their job search. MORE
The harder your employees work, the better, right? Not quite. Breaks at work, from regular lunch hours to informal opportunities for socializing, are essential for your employees to reach their full performance potential. Here’s why. The Importance of Lunch Breaks for Employees. First, your brain needs a breather. We all understand that if people do physical labor, their bodies need to rest and recover. So why should we assume our brains can keep going all the time? They can’t. MORE
When Alex Brooks joined the Career Change Launch Pad, she thought she’d end up with a new job. Instead, she overhauled her entire life. Here, she shares the shift in perspective that put her back in the driver’s seat and doing what she loves MORE
‘Machines can teach themselves.’ This phrase had captured our imagination the day it was coined, and it continues to do so. What kind of algorithms encompasses such a phenomenon? What are the Machine Learning basics? The answers to such questions have been revealed in various capacities over the years, but the curiosity around the subject strives for more. One of the few misconceptions around Machine learning is that it doesn’t involve human intervention. MORE
Before this article gets on to the details of machine learning, it will enlighten the reader about the definition and concepts of machine learning. Some of the researchers and studies suggest that machine learning is a technique of artificial intelligence where the system automatically learns from information and data. IT professionals define machine learning as a process by which the machine automatically improves their performance and algorithms without getting programmed manually. MORE
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Did I bungle this interview by implying I wasn’t interested? I’m worried that I handled a recent job interview badly. The job was at a very exciting institution, and the duties were right up my alley, with a bit more responsibility than I have now. MORE
Do you enjoy your job or dread it? Another presentation to write? Messing with fonts and colours bored Marcia to tears. She would much rather analyze numbers, to find their secrets. Sighing, she turned to her colleague Stephen, who had also just let out a long sigh. What is it?’ She asked him. ‘I MORE
I have been blown away by the comments on my last post. I am so appreciative of the kindness and support and all the ideas so many of you have shared. I asked myself: why am I so reluctant to do Patreon? Melissa has been telling me to do it for years. MORE
The study of medicine is hard enough, involving learning many practices and procedures of medicine. Starting a medical practice will take almost as much dedication as the field of study. Find your Dream Job Medical Careers MORE
Deciding to take the plunge of entrepreneurship is a business adventure that takes a lot courage, commitment, and of course, hard work. MORE
Does the world need another employer review site? Perhaps if it’s tailored to a specific audience. Romy Newman is the co-founder and President of Fairygodboss, the largest online career community for women. MORE
There is nothing like experienced job candidates for employers, but that doesn't mean looking for a job when you are 50 years old (or older) will be a piece of cake. Find your Dream Job Job Search After 50 Older workers MORE
“Your greatest strength… your listening abilities. well, there might not actually be anything going on in your head, but you SEEM like you’re listening,” this is a direct quote from a performance review, sent to me by Reflektive , a people management company. It’s performance review season–many companies do an annual review in December, so October is when people start thinking about writing them. MORE
Many people in their 20’s are stressed out about high post-college student loan debt requiring long work hours and side hustles to pay it off. They’re noticing their work hard play hard lifestyle is leading to tired eyes and premature wrinkles. MORE
When you tell your friends, in disbelief, about this post, you will say, “She’s liveblogging her nervous breakdown.” ” I am doing that. Because I don’t know what else to do. The problem with blogging while you are having a nervous breakdown is you can never work again. MORE
Yes, it’s true. Micheal Kors has bought the inimitable (or highly imitable depending on how you look at it) Versace for 2.12 billion dollars. This news has sent shock waves around the world not only because of Micheal Kors audacity – did he buy Versace? MORE
Repetitive motion injuries are a real thing. Bad posture is also a real thing. So, it make sense to have “ergonomically correct” office furniture to help keep our bodies functioning as well as possible–and to help prevent pain. But what if all the money we spend making sure everything is ergonomic isn’t really helping? Sydney University professor Chris Maher, a leading authority on back pain, says that the evidence for ergonomics is slim. MORE
“Either you run the day, or the day runs you.” ” – Jim Rohn. At work, achievement counts. Yet we have to make time for personal, family and unexpected matters, too. MORE
More and more Americans today are going all-in with their side hustles. What started as a way to make ends meet or get some extra cash for the weekends turned into an unstoppable movement. MORE
A non-compete prevents you from going to a competitor when you leave a job. Instead you are prohibited from working in similar jobs in a geographic region. They make sense when they simply prohibit salespeople from calling on their former customers, but companies were going crazy, and even fast food got involved. Massachusetts saw that these non-competes were hurting their tech industry. MORE
I admit it. I’ve always liked sparkly and shiny things. While that usually interprets to some new jewelry or rainbow-inducing crystals, I’m also just like most Americans. Totally in love with my car! MORE
All of us were shocked to hear the news of RBI banning cryptocurrency in India. Few of us were afraid that such a promising technology would go unrecognised by the Indian Government. But after banning cryptocurrencies, the Reserve Bank of India has now formed a particular unit for the development of blockchain and artificial intelligence lead by a general manager. MORE
That is 10:00 am Eastern Time! It will be fabulous, I promise! The post Employee Time Tracking and Analytics 101 for Managers appeared first on Evil HR Lady. Exclusive EHRL MORE
In case you missed it, Amazon announced today that it would establish a $15/hr minimum hourly wage for all 350,000 of its U.S. employees. The new pay threshold will go into effect Nov. 1 and impact all full-time, temporary and seasonal workers across the company’s U.S. MORE
Mothers who have been out of the workforce for a few years often find it difficult to return. Years spent as a stay-at-home mom can count against women as they try to get back into full-time work. MORE
Asking for advice when you’re struggling with making a decision can be valuable. However, when it comes to getting career advice, you have to be careful who you’re listening to. Most people you ask won’t intentionally give you bad advice, but it also may not be very valuable to you. MORE
Reading them you’d think they are the same thing – but are they? Some would argue there are some similarities in their function and others would claim they are completely different and a business needs both. MORE
According to Deloitte research, nearly 2.8 million employees are quitting their jobs every month, with many citing a ‘lack of empowerment’ as the key reason. MORE
Ms. Career Girl
OCTOBER 2, 2018
Do you enjoy your job or dread it? Another presentation to write? Messing with fonts and colours bored Marcia to tears. She would much rather analyze numbers, to find their secrets. Sighing, she turned to her colleague Stephen, who had also just let out a long sigh. What is it?’ She asked him. ‘I
Evil HR Lady
OCTOBER 4, 2018
That is 10:00 am Eastern Time! It will be fabulous, I promise! The post Employee Time Tracking and Analytics 101 for Managers appeared first on Evil HR Lady. Exclusive EHRL
Executive Career Brand
OCTOBER 2, 2018
I’m fortunate and grateful to receive lots of requests to connect on LinkedIn. Heeding the same advice I give my executive job seeking clients, I connect with most people who ask me. Expanding my network on LinkedIn means more people to learn from and communicate with.
Career Alley
OCTOBER 1, 2018
The study of medicine is hard enough, involving learning many practices and procedures of medicine. Starting a medical practice will take almost as much dedication as the field of study. Find your Dream Job Medical Careers
Ms. Career Girl
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Being a single mom is challenge enough. Now imagine doing that and also building a successful business.
Evil HR Lady
OCTOBER 3, 2018
The harder your employees work, the better, right? Not quite. Breaks at work, from regular lunch hours to informal opportunities for socializing, are essential for your employees to reach their full performance potential. Here’s why. The Importance of Lunch Breaks for Employees. First, your brain needs a breather. We all understand that if people do physical labor, their bodies need to rest and recover. So why should we assume our brains can keep going all the time? They can’t.
Professional Resume Services
OCTOBER 2, 2018
Asking for advice when you’re struggling with making a decision can be valuable. However, when it comes to getting career advice, you have to be careful who you’re listening to. Most people you ask won’t intentionally give you bad advice, but it also may not be very valuable to you.
Career Digital brings together the best career advice and insights from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Ms. Career Girl
OCTOBER 5, 2018
Mothers who have been out of the workforce for a few years often find it difficult to return. Years spent as a stay-at-home mom can count against women as they try to get back into full-time work.
Evil HR Lady
OCTOBER 5, 2018
Repetitive motion injuries are a real thing. Bad posture is also a real thing. So, it make sense to have “ergonomically correct” office furniture to help keep our bodies functioning as well as possible–and to help prevent pain. But what if all the money we spend making sure everything is ergonomic isn’t really helping? Sydney University professor Chris Maher, a leading authority on back pain, says that the evidence for ergonomics is slim.
Professional Resume Services
OCTOBER 4, 2018
Most people don’t need an executive resume service to tell them they should proofread their resume, social media profile and anything else during their job search.
Sklover Working Wisdom
OCTOBER 1, 2018
“Either you run the day, or the day runs you.” ” – Jim Rohn. At work, achievement counts. Yet we have to make time for personal, family and unexpected matters, too.
Ms. Career Girl
OCTOBER 5, 2018
Deciding to take the plunge of entrepreneurship is a business adventure that takes a lot courage, commitment, and of course, hard work.
Evil HR Lady
OCTOBER 1, 2018
“Your greatest strength… your listening abilities. well, there might not actually be anything going on in your head, but you SEEM like you’re listening,” this is a direct quote from a performance review, sent to me by Reflektive , a people management company. It’s performance review season–many companies do an annual review in December, so October is when people start thinking about writing them.
Career Shifters
OCTOBER 2, 2018
When Alex Brooks joined the Career Change Launch Pad, she thought she’d end up with a new job. Instead, she overhauled her entire life. Here, she shares the shift in perspective that put her back in the driver’s seat and doing what she loves
Jobacle
OCTOBER 3, 2018
More and more Americans today are going all-in with their side hustles. What started as a way to make ends meet or get some extra cash for the weekends turned into an unstoppable movement.
Ms. Career Girl
OCTOBER 3, 2018
Many people in their 20’s are stressed out about high post-college student loan debt requiring long work hours and side hustles to pay it off. They’re noticing their work hard play hard lifestyle is leading to tired eyes and premature wrinkles.
Evil HR Lady
OCTOBER 2, 2018
A non-compete prevents you from going to a competitor when you leave a job. Instead you are prohibited from working in similar jobs in a geographic region. They make sense when they simply prohibit salespeople from calling on their former customers, but companies were going crazy, and even fast food got involved. Massachusetts saw that these non-competes were hurting their tech industry.
Career Shifters
OCTOBER 2, 2018
“It was a dream that I just had to give a shot.”. Frustrated with slow-moving corporate processes? Hannah Wood was. When a scholarship abroad reawakened her foodie roots, she suddenly saw an opportunity back home.
Jobacle
OCTOBER 4, 2018
If you’ve been interested in becoming a lawyer for a long time, it may well be because you’ve watched a lot of legal-related TV shows or movies over the years.
Ms. Career Girl
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
I admit it. I’ve always liked sparkly and shiny things. While that usually interprets to some new jewelry or rainbow-inducing crystals, I’m also just like most Americans. Totally in love with my car!
Penelope Trunk
OCTOBER 2, 2018
When you tell your friends, in disbelief, about this post, you will say, “She’s liveblogging her nervous breakdown.” ” I am doing that. Because I don’t know what else to do. The problem with blogging while you are having a nervous breakdown is you can never work again.
The Undercover Recruiter
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Most of us know the drill – you finish school, you stay out of trouble, you get a college degree and you land that top job – because none of the world’s biggest firms will ever consider a candidate without a degree, right? Wrong!!
Imarticus Learning
SEPTEMBER 29, 2018
All of us were shocked to hear the news of RBI banning cryptocurrency in India. Few of us were afraid that such a promising technology would go unrecognised by the Indian Government. But after banning cryptocurrencies, the Reserve Bank of India has now formed a particular unit for the development of blockchain and artificial intelligence lead by a general manager.
Ms. Career Girl
SEPTEMBER 29, 2018
Many who are in debt – which is an increasing of number of people – would love nothing more than to have a plan in place where they can work towards pulling out of the hole.
Penelope Trunk
OCTOBER 5, 2018
I have been blown away by the comments on my last post. I am so appreciative of the kindness and support and all the ideas so many of you have shared. I asked myself: why am I so reluctant to do Patreon? Melissa has been telling me to do it for years.
The Undercover Recruiter
SEPTEMBER 29, 2018
Businesses in these countries offer alternative working options that aim to limit interactions with employees after hours, shorten the work week and encourage leave to be taken, and workers generally report higher levels of overall happiness and engagement.
Imarticus Learning
SEPTEMBER 29, 2018
Before this article gets on to the details of machine learning, it will enlighten the reader about the definition and concepts of machine learning. Some of the researchers and studies suggest that machine learning is a technique of artificial intelligence where the system automatically learns from information and data. IT professionals define machine learning as a process by which the machine automatically improves their performance and algorithms without getting programmed manually.
Ask A Manager
OCTOBER 3, 2018
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Meal trains for coworkers in crisis. I’ve appreciated your consistent message that gifts should flow downward, not up , which makes a lot of sense for holidays/birthdays/happy occasions. I’m curious about your thoughts on meal trains (or other forms of support) in times of crisis — is that in a different category than regular gifts?
Water Cooler Wisdom
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Many organizations pride themselves on having predictable policies and procedures that drive performance and growth. However, given the rate of change in today's business world, sometimes being inflexible can be a problem rather than a solution. Having an agile process can help. Agile processes are plans that involve advance planning and organization but also allow you to quickly change course if needed. To
The Undercover Recruiter
OCTOBER 3, 2018
Reading them you’d think they are the same thing – but are they? Some would argue there are some similarities in their function and others would claim they are completely different and a business needs both.
Imarticus Learning
OCTOBER 5, 2018
Yes, it’s true. Micheal Kors has bought the inimitable (or highly imitable depending on how you look at it) Versace for 2.12 billion dollars. This news has sent shock waves around the world not only because of Micheal Kors audacity – did he buy Versace?
Ask A Manager
OCTOBER 2, 2018
A reader writes: I’m a manager in the marketing department for a health care system that employs about 3,500 people. Because I manage the company website, I am also the person responsible for checking the general email address, e.g. info@teapotshealth.org. Every few months, I receive what I’ll call a “vindictive email” about someone who works for our system.
HR Capitalist
OCTOBER 2, 2018
In case you missed it, Amazon announced today that it would establish a $15/hr minimum hourly wage for all 350,000 of its U.S. employees. The new pay threshold will go into effect Nov. 1 and impact all full-time, temporary and seasonal workers across the company’s U.S.
The Undercover Recruiter
OCTOBER 5, 2018
According to Deloitte research, nearly 2.8 million employees are quitting their jobs every month, with many citing a ‘lack of empowerment’ as the key reason.
Imarticus Learning
OCTOBER 1, 2018
‘Machines can teach themselves.’ This phrase had captured our imagination the day it was coined, and it continues to do so. What kind of algorithms encompasses such a phenomenon? What are the Machine Learning basics? The answers to such questions have been revealed in various capacities over the years, but the curiosity around the subject strives for more. One of the few misconceptions around Machine learning is that it doesn’t involve human intervention.
Ask A Manager
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Did I bungle this interview by implying I wasn’t interested? I’m worried that I handled a recent job interview badly. The job was at a very exciting institution, and the duties were right up my alley, with a bit more responsibility than I have now.
The Undercover Recruiter
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
Does the world need another employer review site? Perhaps if it’s tailored to a specific audience. Romy Newman is the co-founder and President of Fairygodboss, the largest online career community for women.
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