Happiness at work is based on many aspects and can vary from employee to employee: a good boss, stimulating projects, recognition and rewards, work stability, and/or a pleasant atmosphere, to name a few, can all contribute to someone being motivated to go to work. As a manager, creating an environment that brings out the best…
Morale doesn’t just show how happy your employees are. It is a direct reflection of how healthy your company culture is, how well you and other leaders communicate with teams and how effective your managers are. High morale only happens when employees feel cared for by their company. And with this year being full of…
Congratulations! You have cleared the first hurdle and made it to a personal interview. This means that your potential employer has already taken a liking to your CV, so you can go into your personal interview relatively confident. But what is the best way to prepare and make sure you stand out from the crowd?…
The first few days on the job are stressful for everyone. You could hire the most qualified candidate in the world, and he or she could still take weeks or months to get up to speed. It takes time to get to know a company, learn its idiosyncrasies, and feel comfortable as part of the…
Whether you’re anxiously waiting for that big interview or nervously checking your inbox for news of a submitted application, it’s normal to have those butterflies in your stomach when you’re looking for a new job. Rest assured, nervousness is normal when job hunting. But if you can keep the butterflies at bay, you’ll be on…
Unfortunately, rejections are an inevitable aspect of the job search. With so many different companies looking for different qualities, you can’t be everything to everyone – and so every now and then you will receive a rejection (or, more likely, hear radio silence). But if you’ve sent out 10 or 20 applications and haven’t received…
The hiring process is an essential part of running any business. Whether you’re a small business owner, an HR manager, or the CEO of a large company, you’ll need to hire staff at some point in your career. Hiring can be difficult in itself, and according to CareerBuilder, 40 percent of employees plan to change…
You’ve finally found your dream job posting. The good news: you’re a perfect fit for the job – you have the skills, experience, and passion to not only fill the role but also become a top performer. The bad news? You don’t meet the training requirements. Don’t be desperate. “In many cases, work performance trumps…
You can have everything – you just need to know how to ask for what you want. As an experienced executive who has successfully worked your way up, you’re not afraid of hard work or long hours. But if you’re always responding to emails at 10 pm and haven’t taken a holiday without your laptop…
Your phone is a source of answers and information on everything from the name of the actor in that one film to tomorrow’s weather to the latest news in the world and among your friends. And as you may have discovered, it’s also a useful tool for job hunting. In fact, almost every job seeker…
