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8 ways to achieve work-life balance
The idea of a balanced work-life relationship seems totally unachievable to many of us. Either we’re “in balance” or we’re not. However, it would be
9 principles that will put more women in the corner office
According to the Center for American Progress, women hold 52 percent of professional jobs but only 14.6 percent of women reach CEO status. I asked
How to attract millennial and Gen Z employees
Listen up, business leaders and human resources managers. How much time do you spend planning for the next generation of employees? I’m talking about those
3 job networking mistakes you’re making
When executives find themselves trying to get traction on a job search, they reach out to their networks and ask a few key people to
Study: Even your ‘satisfied’ employees may be looking to leave
An 11-year marketing veteran of a fast-growing technology company, Ron has a great job. He gets to travel, works with great people, and gets stock
Strategies to help your college grad land a dream job
Rising tuition costs, growing student debt, and a very tough job market for graduates are signals that we need to help our kids with this
3 techniques for networking at big events
Recently, I attended the Puget Sound Business Journal’s annual Book of Lists event, held at Seattle’s beautiful Museum of Flight. It was a huge gathering,
How to stop ‘spraying and praying’ in your job search
Maybe your primary job search strategy is to apply to lots of positions by just sending your résumé. Then waiting. And waiting and waiting. Sam
4 tactics for harnessing personal branding
Ever since social media began making an impact on business strategy and job searches, “personal branding” became a buzz-worthy phrase that’s only gained momentum. Many
