Sat.Sep 15, 2018 - Fri.Sep 21, 2018

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5 Tips to Help You Make a Winning First Impression

Eat Your Career

As the saying goes, a first impression is a lasting impression. Those precious first few moments of interaction with a new contact can have a major impact on how that person sees you for the entirety of your relationship. A bad first impression can be difficult (and sometimes impossible) to overcome, while a good one can help you stand out in a positive and memorable way.

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Choose A Positive Attitude

Office Dynamics

From Joan Burge’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed (2018). I HAVE BEEN SPEAKING on attitude since 1990. What I said in 1990 still holds true today. You have a choice when it comes to your attitude. You are not a victim of your circumstances. It is not what others do or say that matters; it’s what you choose to do with what you have and choose how you want to respond.

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Feeling overwhelmed at work?

Practically Perfect PA

I’m sure at some point in our careers we have felt stressed and overwhelmed with how much work we have to get through. It can be such a vicious circle because it can feel like the only choice is to keep going, trying desperately to stay on top of everything and work extra long hours […].

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Survey: Satisfaction Levels for Gig Workers and Traditional Workers Similar

Small Business Labs

Morning Consult's In a Robust Job Market, Gig Workers Satisfaction on a Par With Wider Workforce covers the results of their recent survey of employed Americans. Key quote from the article:   adults who identify as being a gig economy worker report being just as satisfied with their jobs, financial situations and family life as the average adult who has been employed in the past six months.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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Get Rid of "Good Job" and Say This Instead

On The Job

As a parent, I think I probably said "good job!" to my children at least five billion times. I don't think I exaggerate -- it was "good job!" for just about everything, from getting good grades to going potty. In the workplace, it's also become the norm. But getting a "good job!" from the boss or a colleague can lose much of it's meaning, which is why I thought it might be helpful to provide some alternatives.

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Grow Your Business with These 5 Social Media Tips

Small Business CEO

Social media offers plenty of benefits to businesses that are able to fully grasp the power that this form of media possesses. Not only can social media be an effective marketing tool, but it can also be an essential part of your plan to make your business grow. We utilize social media to assist us in marketing houses for sale in Calgary as well as to build our brand.

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U.S. Non-Profit Sector: Big, Growing and Mostly Comprised of Small Non-Profits

Small Business Labs

The Johns Hopkins Non-Profit Economic Data Project recently released new data on the the non-profit sector of the economy. The data is for 2016 (the most recent available) and was developed in conjunction with the U.S. BLS ( click here to go the BLS's non-profit data landing page ).  The quick summary is: The non-profit sector is big. It employs about 10% of America's private workforce, making it the 3rd largest industry sector in America.

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These Are the Really Dumb Things to Avoid in a Job Interview

On The Job

It’s not unusual to be a bit nervous for a job interview. It’s also not unusual to worry that you might say something dumb. But do you plan to ask the hiring manager the location of the nearest bar? Or why the hiring manager’s aura doesn’t like you? A CareerBuilder survey from 2017 found that these were some of the questions asked by job candidates, so you might be breathing a little easier, knowing that you could never ask anything that unprofessional.

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What the “Start over with Nothing” thought experiment teaches us about entrepreneurship

The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

There’s a fun game entrepreneurs play over drinks: . Imagine starting over, totally from scratch. With nothing. Probably in an unfamiliar country or something. . You have zero access to any of the capital or physical resources you have now. You get to keep everything that’s already in your head: All the experience and hard-won learnings. . But that’s it.

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Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience

Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.

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6 Ways Call Center Outsourcing Can Help Your Business Grow

Small Business CEO

Felix Dennis , co-founder of Dennis Publishing said: “I have an over-attachment to precision, which is why I’ve sold more magazines than any man alive.” Having an over-attachment to precision will keep your business alive. Being precise with your money, and executing an excellent business budget, will show you how to build an unbeatable customer support.

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Silicon Republic on What is in Store for the Future of Work

Small Business Labs

The tech site Silicon Republic recently  had a full week of stories on the future of work in the careers section  - 15 stories in total. Our favorite is  These are 3 of the most pervasive future of work myths.  The article's 3 myths, which we agree with, are: AI will totally replace humans. We're entering a work-free future.

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Top 3 Outlook Tips for Post-Vacation Email Overload

Melissa Peoples

So what do you do when you were out on vacation or unexpectedly out of the office, and you come back to 500 unread emails? Yikes! We have all been there the momentary panic you feel, the overwhelming concern of never getting caught up, and wondering how in the world you will get all this work done. Then comes this thought "I am never going on vacation again!

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I’m (still) here — blog back soon

Denise Aday

As any freelancer knows, the flip side to a busy client roster is that it’s all too easy to let your own stuff slide. And slide. And slide. We should walk our talk, right? So it’s high time to decide anew what would be of the most value here and in a relaunched newsletter, probably combined. I would love to hear what would be helpful to you.

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Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy Template

New vaccine mandates and testing policies will affect employers with more than 100 workers. Get Paycor’s free, customizable vaccination policy template to communicate critical details and new requirements to your employees. Get Paycor’s Template today!

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How to Find and Hire Employees Who Can Think Critically

Small Business CEO

If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you have a need for employees who are able to think critically and make smart business decisions. Why does it seem like those people are increasingly rare and hard to find? How do you go about recruiting them and putting them to work for your company? Let’s discuss viable strategies for finding critical thinkers and adding them to your team.

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3 Basic Facts Regarding Cryptocurrency You Must Know

Small Business CEO

Cryptocurrency is a fairly new concept that is spreading in popularity like wildfire. Many online consumers and online traders prefer to use digital rather than regular cash. There are a lot of benefits associated with using a cryptocurrency. It is easy to see why so many people have made the switch. They’re are safer to use online than other types of currency.

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4 Tips to be a Better Trader

Small Business CEO

Sometimes the human brain just doesn’t work the way we’d like it to. Unfortunately, there are a lot of variables that control our emotions, and thus our overall performance. That is why our efficiency varies so greatly across the board. However, we can all get better by continuously striving to fix our short-comings. When you’ve improved upon most of your big weaknesses, your performance will automatically increase.

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