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Workplace Ageism: 4 In 10 Hiring Managers Admit To Age Bias

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ResumeBuilder published a survey of 800 hiring managers across the U.S. According to the survey, nearly 4 in 10 admit to reviewing applicants’ resumes with age bias. . Age discrimination can come in many forms – especially during the hiring process. .

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Your Top Job Candidate Is Probably A Liar

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On average, 72% of a job applicant’s resume is accurate while the remaining 28% is embellished. Identifying resume embellishment is simple when employers effectively interview applicants and follow through on background checks. This article was written by Morgan Overcash.

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

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The answer tends to lie in a totally anonymous survey, both at the start of programming and periodically throughout. Consider sending out surveys Then, they send out surveys periodically for employee feedback. Whether employers opt for vouchers or not, surveys and open, genuine feedback remain a must-have. “We

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5 Things You Must Do When Providing References

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According to an Accountemps survey , one in three candidates are removed from job consideration after checking with their references. Just as you target your resume and cover letter for a certain job, you should do the same for your references. Here are some way to ensure your references help you: 1. Customize your references.

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The Power of Strong Friendships in Strengthening Well-Being

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A 2021 study by the “American Perspectives Survey” found that “15% of men have no close friendships at all, a fivefold increase since 1990.” Yes, those relationships are hard to form, hard to grow, hard to keep. But the stakes are too high, and the benefits too deep, not to try. But his friendships will.

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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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In a study published in Psychological Science , Princeton psychologists Janine Willis and Alexander Todorov reveal that it takes only a tenth of a second to form an impression of someone when you first meet. During any transaction, survey your customer regularly. Then she returns the ticket to the customer, who resumes shopping.

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What are You Doing to Help Vets?

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Not everyone suffers from PTSD, and some have very mild forms that allow them to still be very productive. Recently I was sent a survey by WalletHub that showed the best and worst states for military vets, based on job opportunities to the number of VA health facilities. Wyoming, Montana and South Dakota.