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Got the Resume, Now What?

Traditionally, we focused on our resume and cover letter to help us land “the next job”. But sadly, a great resume often isn’t enough! According to a new survey from CareerBuilder, nearly one-quarter of hiring managers reported that they are seeing more job seekers try unusual tactics to capture their attention.
The hiring managers reported that [...]

A Race to Nowhere – A Very Scary Reality…

The new documentary, Race to Nowhere, highlights one very frightening reality – how can our unprepared, disengaged, exhausted, unhealthy kids become highly engaged and productive employees? While we are all over-orchestrating our kids’ success, maybe we should all stand back and determine the best way to prepare them for a more fulfilling, happier life.

“On Weekends…We Are Going to Be Short a “Body/Person”

 
Why is it that we still refer to our most important resource as “bodies”? Today, I was conducting a mystery shopping survey and I came across an individual conducting a staff meeting during customer hours. She and a group of her colleagues were huddled around the clothes rack and were talking about who would work [...]

Are Employee Engagement Efforts Meaningless?

We have been focused on the importance of employee engagement for several years and increasingly we are wondering – is all this effort and talk – meaningless? Do employers really value their people – or do they just view engagement as an opportunity to boost the bottom-line?
 
Generally I am not a cynical person, but [...]

Everyone Needs – Spontaniety and Fun

Is your company fun? Spontaneous? Watch this video and better understand the power of fun!