We get it. Working in a data entry job can sometimes feel thankless and frustrating. But when your manager presents you with criticism about the work you’ve done, how are you supposed to react? It’s normal to be defensive, but it’s healthier to take a step back and learn to interpret and apply constructive criticism,… Read more »
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Keep Employees Safe (Mentally) This Holiday Season
When we talk about employee safety often we are speaking of their physical wellbeing. As employers, we work hard to prevent on the job accidents or injuries as a matter of course. But what if you knew that one of the biggest threats to your employee’s overall health was mental? Workplace stress is one of… Read more »
Need Time Off Around the Holidays? Here’s How to Ask – And Get It!
It can be difficult to ask for time off, especially around the busy holiday season. It can feel more critical when you’ve been searching for a job for a long time and finally land one. How do you convince your new employer that time off around the holidays is important to you? If you follow… Read more »
5 Big Clerical Interview Mistakes
No matter what kind of job you’re looking for, mastering the interview is the most important part of the job search. When you’re in the market for a clerical opportunity, how do you prepare for your interview? Before you go into your scheduled meeting, keep in mind some of the interview mistakes that can keep… Read more »
The Rules for Overtime Pay Are Changing…Again
Changes in overtime happen frequently. In 2016, for example, an overtime rule was put in place that was then halted by a federal judge. It can be difficult to keep up with the changes. But if you need to know what the current and most important information is for your overtime policy, we want to… Read more »
5 Tips to Tell If Your Resume Is Too Long
There is so much information out there about how to write a resume that it can become overwhelming. One piece of contradictory advice is the length of the document. Some people say it should never be more than just one page. Others say that it should be as long as it needs to be to… Read more »
Should You Use Salary History to Determine Employee Pay?
There is a topic that has sparked much debate recently. Can a company use a candidate’s salary history to determine their pay rates? Some people firmly believe that past compensation should have little to do with the pay for a new job, while others feel like it’s the ultimate deciding factor. Recent cases in U.S…. Read more »
5 Tips to Become a Better Customer Service Leader
There are a lot of traits to consider when it comes to being a good leader. You need to have motivation, good communication skills, passion, and more. But have you considered whether or not courage is a trait you should cultivate? There are a variety of ways to become a better customer service leader, and… Read more »
Don’t Listen to this Bad Job Search Advice
There is a lot of advice out there for anyone undertaking a job search. And it stands to reason that at least some of it is pretty awful advice. Not everything can be a gem, so it is important that you know what not to do. If you’re hearing this statement over and over again,… Read more »
Missing This On Your Human Resources Resume? Kiss the Job Goodbye!
It seems like writing a human resources resume should be second nature, but being an HR professional doesn’t make you magic or give you super powers. You’re as vulnerable as any other candidate once you submit your resume for a job. But what if you’re missing something very important, could it mean the difference between… Read more »