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What Companies Can Learn from the Southwest Airlines Crisis

Success

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. Normal operations have since resumed. But don’t wait.”

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

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You’ve optimized your resume. 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. Have your resume ready to go. Tramelle D.

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How to Impress a Company So You Get Hired

On The Job

Job seekers currently looking for their full-time dream job may find the road to success begins by landing one of the hundreds of thousands of seasonal jobs available this holiday season. So, the seasonal job becomes a working interview.” That’s an advantage for those (read more here )

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How to Find a Holiday Job with Long-Term Potential

Office Dynamics

It’s fairly common for holiday job seekers to try to turn their seasonal positions into long-term and even permanent work. While not all holiday jobs turn into permanent ones, some do, and if you’re hoping to turn a holiday position into your next career opportunity, these tips will help : Avoid Retail.

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Employee Perk or Productivity Secret? Corporate Wellness Programs Deliver on Both

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In decades gone by, the only perk you might have received from your boss was a fruit basket around the holidays. Now, corporate wellness programs are tipping employees’ decisions as they consider two companies to work for, and might be contributing to retention as well. A 2023 report from Gitnux reveals that more than half of U.S.

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5 Ways to Thrill Your Customers (Because a Thank You Email Just Doesn’t Cut It Anymore)

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I know of a company that enhances first impressions by having customized welcome signs reserving the best parking spots for client visits. consumers would pay more for a better service experience and that 89 percent have stopped doing business with a company after experiencing poor customer service.

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Yes, You Do Need to Start Applying for Internships This Early

On The Job

You may still be trying to recover from the holidays, but if you want a summer internship this year, you need to get busy -- right now. Companies often get the bulk of applications between February and April, so there is no time to waste if you want a chance to land an internship. Here's what you need to do: 1. Do your homework.