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Is Endless Scrolling Ruining Your Career?

On The Job

A survey finds that people say "scrolling aimlessly on a device" is the second biggest reason (behind distractions from kids) that takes them away from work the most. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, dating apps, news alerts -- all these are a rabbit hole that you fall into and end up wasting hours of time. Log off all social media.

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Why Surveys Show Wide Differences in Small Business Social Media Use

Small Business Labs

You many have noticed that different surveys show very different small business social media usage rates. They also show very different views on how effective social media is for small businesses.   The Citibank survey was done using a random sample and by phone.  A

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What Happened When I Ditched Technology for 7 Days

Success

I switch off my phone and stash it out of sight. And I’ve come prepared: Red wine, Sudoku, a 2,000-piece puzzle and a journal to record what I hope will be a week filled with pensive thought and deep revelation—seven days without TV, Internet, Netflix, Pandora, a smartphone or social media. The clock says it’s 12:01 a.m.

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27% of Small Businesses Using Facebook

Small Business Labs

Network Solutions recently released its 2010 State of Small Business report and it has lots of interesting information, including data on social media usage by small businesses. As the chart below (chart 14 from the report) shows, Facebook is used by 27% of small businesses for business purposes.  small business sector. 

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Is Using Social Media at Work a Good Idea?

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 22, 2010 Is Using Social Media at Work a Good Idea? Facebook announced this week is has 500 million users. But the truth is, employees do use Facebook at work.

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Your Top Job Candidate Is Probably A Liar

Allwork

“Good, fundamental interviewing skills,” Cosgrove said, “are the easiest way to identify when someone hasn’t before truthful about their experience.” She emphasized that it’s possible to spot falsities even during phone screenings.

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Surprise! Your Customer Service Ain’t All That.

Tips From T. Marie

In fact, when GetFiveStars.com founder Mike Blumenthal conducted a survey, although business owners themselves believed that 75% of customers were experiencing excellent customer service, the customers themselves had something else to say. Offering a free gift or discount for taking the survey can improve completion rates.