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It’s Really Who You Know
It’s Really Who You Know My daughter, Randi, finished the spring semester of her junior year of college at home, just like so many other kids. Even before the semester ended it was time to look for a “summer job.” As you all know COVID 19 has made this summer anything but typical. She filled…
Read MoreBest Practices: Working From Home
PSC began in 1989 as a business based at home. After growing from one employee to twenty over a period of fifteen years, PSC was right sized and moved back to being home based in 2004. We’ve worked at home for many years and it’s certainly not for everyone. As the coronavirus makes its way through…
Read MoreLowering Turnover and Increasing Retention: Part 1
Hiring Smart – Hiring Right There is no better way to mitigate turnover than by hiring the right people. Make sure you’re hiring candidates who not only have the skills and experience you need but who also fit your company’s vision and culture. Yes, this is more easily said than done. While the internet is…
Read MoreAcing Your Phone Interview and Getting to the Next Level
It seems like most of our clients begin their process with a phone interview. Phone interviews can be used as an elimination tool by employers. Because of this, it is important to be properly prepared so you can wow them and be asked to the next level of interviewing. Do you have everything you need? Materials. Ensure…
Read MoreThe Hidden Art of Becoming a Samurai Listener
We all know how to talk, but do we really understand the mechanics of being great listeners? Today we share Cash Nickerson’s perspective. The Hidden Art of Becoming a Samurai Listener By Cash Nickerson This article can be found here.
Read More7 Leadership Lessons You Can Learn From Working Mothers
Today we share Moira Forbes’ article about leadership, and the lessons successful women have learned from being working moms. 7 Leadership Lessons You Can Learn From Working Mothers “The One Thing” is a series where I ask today’s successful leaders to identify the single most important lesson they’ve learned on a topic. By Moira Forbes This…
Read MoreTakeaways From Richard Branson’s Keynote Presentation
Entrepreneur Richard Branson recently spoke at a digital marketing conference, the Adobe Summit. Today we share Jane Burnett’s summary of his insights. Richard Branson on flex policies, what Virgin looks for in an employee, and lessons learned. by Jane Burnett Entrepreneur Richard Branson gave a keynote presentation this week at the Adobe Summit, a digital marketing conference,…
Read MoreTaking Care of Yourself: At Work
If you’re in the habit of pampering yourself only on the weekends, you might want to change that. Today we share Laura Brothers’ perspective on self-care during the week, at work. Enjoy. This Self-Career-Care Checklist Will Make Your Work Week Even More Fulfilling By Laura Brothers Conventional wisdom says that self-care is a weekend and…
Read MoreWork and Think Like a White Belt
We are continuously striving to accomplish our career goals. But as we become supervisors, managers, or C-level executives, how does it help to return to our entry level or ‘white belt’ roots? Today we share Cash Nickerson’s perspective. Work and Think Like a White Belt By Cash Nickerson Everybody wants to know how long it…
Read MoreWhat Happened When I Avoided Saying “No Problem” for a Month
Communication expert Judith Humphrey listed ‘no problem’ as one phrase among six that can diminish your professional credibility. Today we share Suzan Bond’s experience with replacing it for something else. Enjoy. What Happened When I Avoided Saying “No Problem” for a Month Testing out less “problematic” alternatives to “you’re welcome” helped one writer better understand…
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