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How to Stay Motivated While Job Hunting During the Holidays This Year

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If you’re feeling stressed about your own job security or unmotivated as you search for a job during the holidays in today’s highly competitive job market, this probably isn’t what you want to hear. It’s vital that you continue your job search during the holidays. Never stop your job search, especially during the holidays.

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Drinking with Colleagues: Does Mixing Alcohol and Business Create a Cocktail for Disaster?

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Tales of holiday parties gone wild are often part of company lore. According to a recent BBC Worklife article , however, the workplace drinking culture may quickly be fading. This Slate article highlights those on the other side of that line, who often fear they’ll be seen as uptight or not a team player if they don’t drink.

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What Companies Can Learn from the Southwest Airlines Crisis

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Most travelers anticipate holiday air travel to be fraught with minor annoyances, winter weather and a greater volume of fliers—all likely to lead to a few hours’ delay or even some cancellations. According to the AIER article, Southwest Airlines “pursued an excess of transportation efficiency, which has measurable present benefits.”

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Holiday Messages Made Easy

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I just received this article written by Lynn Gaertner-Johnston of Syntax Training and wanted to pass it along to you as it has some great tips for holiday messaging. Even though sending printed cards is an expense, think of it as an investment in your professional network. Words for Holiday Messages. Happy holidays!

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The Pandemic Sabotaged Our Decision-Making Abilities—Here’s How to Start Regaining That Self-Confidence

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Whether it’s an anniversary vacation, a birthday trip, an annual convention or a trip home for the holidays that’s been continuously wiped off our calendars, we’ve all experienced having our decision-making power effectively paused. This article originally appeared in the May/June 2022 Issue of SUCCESS magazine. What about our deposit?

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The September Surge Is Here: How Job Seekers Can Prepare to Land the Role

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While statistically the start of the new year brings with it the hottest months to get hired, September is looking like a potential second choice, with employers heading into the holiday season, potentially needing more help and coming off the summer lull. What is the September Surge? Tramelle D. For others, it’s a bit intimidating.

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How Hiring Virtual Assistants Can Boost Employee Performance and Work-Life Balance

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She says her employees’ VAs were essential over holiday break to “hit the ground running in 2023.” Gordon also recommends platforms like Fiverr or connecting with people she’s met while networking to find VAs that fit your needs. This article originally appeared in the July/August 2023 issue of SUCCESS magazine.

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