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    Why Are Your Employees Quitting?

    Employees Quitting

    Retaining talent is as important as attracting new talent because job hopping can actually be very costly for the employer. Therefore, employers should always be in touch with their employees and understand why their employees stay and for the quitters, why they quit. Below I have put together the most common reasons of why employees …

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    Posted in Career Resources, Corporate Branding, People, Personal Branding, Recruitment

    Why Employer Branding is Important

    team branding

    Having a reputable employer brand is a must for an organization’s strategy because it has many non-visible benefits such as able to recruit better candidates, reduce hiring and marketing costs, and improve productivity. Therefore, for organizations, that are still in doubt about investing in employer branding, I’ve put together the below post so keep reading …

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    Posted in Employer Branding, People, Personal Branding, Recruitment

    Are We Negotiating?

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    The simple answer is yes.

    The slightly more complex answer is always.

    As noted in this post I wrote about Microsoft’s Kati Quigley and her thoughts on Everyday Negotiation it is not necessary to be a natural born negotiator.

    Some people are born this way. If you happen to be one of them … congratulations. …

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    Posted in Career Development, Reputation Management, Success Strategies

    Do You Embrace Change?

    Unique branding

    It was astonishing to learn that a previously successful speaker could not easily transition to the newer way of doing business. Ironically, the newer way includes being social online, and we all know that is no longer new. You can guess he is rapidly moving backward and doesn’t know what to do.

    “Recognizing a problem …

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    Posted in Career Development, entrepreneurship

    Develop Leadership Capability by Taking Responsibility

    Business Coworkers

    Have you ever been in meetings where someone backs away by essentially saying ‘that’s not my job’ although it is? Taking responsibility for areas related to your job is essential for maintaining credibility. At the very least, offer to make an introduction to the person in charge. When you wish to advance your career or …

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    Posted in Career Development, entrepreneurship

    When the Grass Seems Greener

    Improvisation

    Life sometimes feels too stressful and serious. The pressure we put on ourselves, in addition to that of partners, management, and employers, will add considerable stress.

    One good remedy is to call a good friend who understands the situation and can provide sound suggestions. With nearby friends, arrange to meet on occasion for lunch or …

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    Posted in Career Development, entrepreneurship

    If You Have Only One Week What Will You Do?

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    If one week is all you have left, what will you do? Many frequently forget to appreciate what is in front of them while time slips away. Too many disturbances get in the way having most people choosing to remain in their comfort zone.

    Is there any reason you can’t do all of what you …

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    Posted in Career Development, entrepreneurship

    Change Actions Change Results

    Community Employees Friends

    Are you concerned about not getting their desired results or are you uncertain as to how to proceed? Most people find themselves at a literal standstill without a clue of how to get past the turmoil, so they continue to do the same.

    The worst approach to improving results is not to change a thing. …

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    Posted in Career Development, entrepreneurship

    How Would You Rate the Boundaries You Set?

    Office Design

    Throughout our childhood, we are taught boundaries for what is acceptable and what is not. We learn to accept the rules set by others, but it is an unknown as to why we are afraid to speak up when our boundaries are over-stepped. The give and take of adhering to rules and procedures apply to …

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    Posted in Career Development, Success Strategies

    An Easy Strategy for Handling Errors

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    Our schedules are busier than ever, and technology is more complex taking many out of their comfort zones. The likelihood of making errors has substantially increased over time. But the worst error is in how one responds to someone else pointing out a mistake. Suggestions are made below for implementing improved strategies for overcoming errors …

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    Posted in Personal Branding, Success Strategies
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