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3 reasons to rethink your office landscape
By now you’ve probably heard of workplaces implementing unorthodox practices to improve employee satisfaction, such as nap rooms and chair massages. These workplace perks are
6 best practices for retaining your best employees
Finding and retaining dedicated employees is essential to growing a business. I spoke with Michael Silberling, chief executive officer of Affinity Gaming, to find out
7 habits that will kill your next job interview
So many of my clients and readers say, “I aced the interview, but I don’t know why I didn’t get a call for the next
The best questions to ask during a job interview
I once wrote about questions that YOU ask during an interview that sabotage your chances of winning the job. The big mistakes include asking about
How mentors and sponsors help women succeed in business
Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), says that “if women were employed at the same rate as men, GDP would increase
5 ways to grow a new business (FAST!)
Opening a small business on your own is an intimidating venture — especially since, the Small Business Administration reports, only half of small businesses survive
7 ways MBA programs have changed recently
You worked hard to earn your MBA, maybe even got it from one of the very top schools. So you are familiar with how they
7 simple steps for negotiating with your boss
Want a raise? Longing for a promotion to improve your career status? If your year-end review was positive but you weren’t offered a salary increase
How to ask your boss for a work-from-home arrangement
For many professionals, working from home sounds like a dream. No commute. No dressing up. Money saved. Stress reduced. But only 4.4 percent of people
