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Dry promotions: Definition, considerations, and guidelines for employers

BMT Office Administration

Getting a promotion is an exciting event for employees. However, some of that excitement is probably due to the pay raise that they expect will come with the promotion. But sometimes employers offer promotions without an increase in pay, a growing phenomenon called dry promotions. What is a dry promotion?

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Why Volunteering in Your Community is Important

Success

Community work looks great on your resume, too! As these communal networks grow stronger, community ties of trust and cooperation emerge, promoting social responsibility in your area. Your individual effort also promotes social inclusion and buy-in by bridging gaps between different societal groups.

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7 Types of Competitive Advantages and How to Develop Yours

Success

Seek online resumes, network on LinkedIn, and find the person who checks all the boxes you need. If your budget is too limited to offer competitive salaries, what other perks do you offer ? As a personal example, I had a client who offered two night classes with equal marketing budgets. Be proactive in your recruitment process.

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5 Signs You're Ignoring That Show Your Job is in Jeopardy

On The Job

There's the business of writing the resume. How do you know your time is limited in your current job and you need to get your resume together? Those are signs that others have been running you over on their way to promotions that should have been yours. Your budget is reduced or put under the jurisdiction of someone else.

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How to Know When It's Time to Take Your Job Off Life Support

On The Job

There's the business of writing the resume. How to recognize that it's time to get the resume together? Those are signs that others have been running you over on their way to promotions that should have been yours. Your budget is reduced or put under the jurisdiction of someone else. You know you'll face rejections.

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What Are You Thankful For?

The Office Professionals Place

Some have lost jobs, didn’t get promotions or pay raises, or lost funding due to employer budget cuts. Not only are you improving your skills and adding to your resume, you are making yourself more indispensable and an asset to your company or the next one. ’ Here are a few things to think about, can you relate?

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26 Ways to Make Meetings More Fun (…and productive)

Ian's Messy Desk

Set an alarm clock for ten minutes (15 or whatever), and resume the meeting immediately when the alarm sounds. When the group has something to celebrate (open new account, finish project on/ahead of time, promotions, etc.) Re-start the meeting with a summary of where you left off. Call Your Office. Pose a challenge to group members.

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