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SURVEY SAYS: THE FUTURE IS LOOKING BRIGHT FOR BUSINESS

We’re happy to report the new year is bringing positive news on the business front! After surveying dozens and dozens of companies from around the country, primarily in the mid and small-market arena, we are  …
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HOW TO BE THE BOSS’ PET [INFOGRAPHIC]

As a rule, children don’t want to be the teacher’s pet. They don’t want to be on the receiving end of relentless teasing, extra work, and lost recess time. On the other hand, adults recognize  …
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WORKING AT HOME SURVIVAL KIT FOR INTROVERTS

Most of us have at least a couple of weeks of working from home under our belts by now. We’ve claimed our “workspace” and established routines including “office hours” during which we cannot be interrupted  …
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IS “CLOCKING OUT” A THING OF THE PAST?

Off duty: off-du-ty; adj. not engaged in or responsible for assigned work; pertaining to or during a period when a person is not at work. When does your workday begin? Perhaps you are an early  …
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COMPENSATION ~ WHAT EMPLOYEES REALLY WANT

Contrary to what you’ve heard, it ain’t “all about the Benjamins.” In a tight labor market like ours, employers are looking for the juiciest carrots to dangle in front of potential candidates. But are they  …
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DO YOU HAVE TO BE A BITCH TO GET AHEAD? TOP TIPS FOR WOMEN PROFESSIONALS

In 2017, 6.4% of Fortune 500 companies are led by women CEOs. This is the highest proportion of female CEOs in the 63-year history of Fortune 500 and a significant increase from last year. However,  …
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TELECOMMUTING ~ THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE SOLUTIONS

Does your morning commute seem less congested these days? (Yeah, mine doesn’t either.) Considering the rising popularity of Telecommuting, it really should! According to Kate Lister, president of San Diego-based Global Workplace Analytics: Regular work-at-home, among the  …
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HOW CAN I MANAGE WHAT I CAN’T SEE? WHY A REMOTE WORKFORCE CAN’T WORK

Can I trust my employees when they’re not in the office? This is an ongoing question for employers. In an era dominated by discussions about work/life balance, entrepreneurs are pushed toward creating a virtual model for their  …
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