“The mountains that you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb.” ” – Najwa Zebian. At work, and in business affairs generally, the biggest “buzzword” these days is “productivity.” It is easily translated to “making more with less.” MORE

There is a cancer in the workplace. Negative people. Frighteningly, they have a masterful way of polluting corporate waters before you even figure out that they are wet with rage. MORE

The move to online applications has allowed employers to reach an ever-expanding pool of candidates. It’s a change that’s had both good and bad effects for employers and applicants alike. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. HR cultural fit personality tests youth emloyment MORE

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Do I really have to attend my coworker’s performance meeting? I am a pharmacist in a small hospital. We have three rotating shifts during the day. One is decentralized and exclusively reviews patient profiles, while the other two divide their time between profile review and dispensing in central pharmacy. Most of the full-time group balance these duties without major conflicts, but one guy makes an art of not pulling his weight. MORE

My husband and I are avid boaters who live on a lake. Our fleet of boats over the past 11 years has included three sailboats and a Four Winns power boat we dubbed Pilar, an homage to Ernest Hemingway. We currently are in transition, having sold Pilar as we prepare to invest in our next […]. MORE

Most long term relationships have their share of communication black spots. You learn to navigate around them, sharing day-to-day life comfortably but avoiding the issues that you suspect are likely to cause conflict or discomfort. Then suddenly the concept of retirement looms. Someone asks you outright “Are you planning to retire soon?” ” or worse still “So […]. Retirement Lifestyle Retirement Planning planning to retire retirement planning MORE

This is an old article, but I thought the world could use some more positivity! We here at Inc. give tons of good suggestions about how to make yourself happier. We had “ 10 Easy Ways to Make Yourself Happy in 2016 ,” “ 5 Secrets to a Balanced, Happy Life ,” and “ 5 Daily Habits of Remarkably Happy People ,” all within the past few weeks. These articles are all fabulous, but what if we want to make other people happy? How can we do that? MORE

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Yesterday was my last day — but my boss won’t let me quit. So two weeks ago I put in my resignation letter at my job. I agreed to work for two weeks and that’s it. My boss and coworkers had been nothing but rude and unprofessional to me the entire time I was employed there. Everyday they would go to a bar and drink while I was back at the office working. That and a few other things are what made me quit. MORE

For many recruiters, hiring managers, or bootstrapping startups, hiring a new person is an incredibly important task. And while that statement may come as no surprise to those who have ventured to do it, the process itself can still have your reeling. Before you even think about the interview process or salary negotiation, you have. View Article. 15 Science-backed Tips for Writing Job Descriptions. Undercover Recruiter - Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Blog. MORE

Millennials face a lot of problems in the job market. A wobbly economy is making employment insecure, leading to the rise of the so-called gig economy. Add to this the fact that people are working for longer than ever -- meaning jobs are not naturally being vacated as quickly -- and it’s clear: the choice of career you embark upon is more important than ever. Career Opportunities Job Search MORE

I love a bold statement. Employee engagement is dead” is up there. But why would a man who spent most of his career preaching employee engagement say that it’s dead? We speak to Cliff Ettridge of The Team to learn why makes such a claim. Have a listen to the interview below, keep reading for a summary. View Article. Why Employee Experience is the New Employee Engagement. Undercover Recruiter - Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Blog. MORE

How to make your website look great on mobile devices Many people who start building a business online make the mistake of thinking that once their website is up and running, their biggest job is finished. Actually, it’s just beginning. MORE

You’ve probably spent your life thinking that by the time you reach “a certain age” you’ll have it all together. But sometimes the path you want to follow just gets more confusing…. Where you thought there’d be a pathway in front of you there is just crazy paving! Life is too short to keep living a […]. Designing Your Retirement Lifestyle Business Retirement Lifestyle baby boomers business home-based business live life your way online business reinvent yourself start an online business MORE

I must have been about ten when I discovered the Sue Barton Nurse books. My older sister brought them home, but I was the one that devoured them. My mother worried that they were too sophisticated for me because they had a hint of romance. MORE

Let’s face it - there are dangers in every job. The role itself might not prove fatal, but stress, poor building maintenance, or high-risk positions can all cause problems for you. Career Opportunities Job Search MORE

Vacation, sick time, personal days—it’s enough to make your head spin when you’re trying to come up with a perfect paid time off (PTO) policy for your company. While there isn’t a “perfect” solution that all businesses should adopt, there are some guidelines that will help you make the best PTO policy for your business. What Do Your Competitors Do? MORE

This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. This one is truly no work and no school.). Book recommendation of the week: A Year in Provence , by Peter Mayle. MORE

Saying spending hours on hours finding the right person for the right job can be a long and tedious process is an understatement. Dealing with thousands of applications and hundreds of candidates on a weekly basis can make your job difficult to cope with. So just like many other recruiters out there, you try to. View Article. 5 Steps to Simplifying Your Hiring Process. Undercover Recruiter - Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Blog. MORE

John David Mann, Co-author of “The Go-Giver” This week I really enjoyed watching the video which I have shared below. My friends Chris and Susan Beesley interviewed John David Mann who is the co-author of The Go-Giver. MORE

A reader writes: We are a very small facility in the northeast U.S. with under 10 employees who are all from the town we work in. I recently hired a new employee who is originally from the midwest. For the most part her work is acceptable, but she has some personality traits that are affecting the work environment and other staff. MORE

“My heart just wasn’t in it.”. Between Louisa Barnett's day job and her side project, it was clear which one she was most called to do. But knowing what you want and knowing how to get there are two very different things. MORE

You want to do work that fits your personality. But what if you've spent so long in a job you hate, you've lost touch with who you are? Natasha shares four starting points to getting paid to be yourself MORE

Most of us would like to climb the corporate ladder. Often it can seem impossible to move up just one rung, but when you understand how to play by the "rules" you can find yourself at the top faster than you imagined. Career advice Careers Corporate Ladder Success MORE

In this video the late Scott Dinsmore speaks passionately about how important it is to find work that you love and do that work with passion and purpose. MORE

In case you missed it, Amazon announced in early September that it is planning to open another headquarters called Amazon HQ2 in US city TBD. MORE