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Referring a Friend to Your Company - Both the job seeker and the current employee need to think about a few things - and strategize - before formally referring someone for employment.
Engaging Employees - There are a variety of tactics to use to help employees stay engaged at work. It's a vital component for quality production, but many employers say it's become more difficult....
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Optimism, Pessimism and Realism - Most would argue optimism reigns supreme in the workplace, but there are pros and cons to each type of personality type.
Employee Recognition - Recognizing the efforts and accomplishments of employees and co-workers can carry a lot of weight. There are many different ways to make them feel appreciated, the key is figuring out which work best.
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Avoiding and Handling Stress - It doesn't matter what career you've chosen, stress is right around the corner. It's important to recognize and manage signs and symptoms of stress at work.
Popular Jobs Quickly Disappearing - For a number of reasons, especially technology, many popular occupations are going by the wayside. If you're in an industry near extinction, now's the time figure ou...
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Fair vs. Equal - There's a minor, but significant difference between the two ideas. How employers handle these concepts can make a big difference throughout the organization.
Job Candidate Red Flags- Many times, an employer gets excited about finding the right candidate, but something he or she says throws up a red flag. We talk about those concerns that may arise.
Do's and Don...
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Managerial Help - A discussion on the top reasons managers fail to be effective with their direct reports.
Companies Not Getting Employees They Need - Many theories abound as to why a portion of organizations are struggling to bring in the talent they want and need. The Quad brings its perspective.
Successful Telecommuting - It's becoming more commonplace to have employees work...
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Asking Questions vs. Offering Answers - There are pros and cons to asking your manager a bunch of questions, especially when they may just want you to come up with the answers.
Traveling for Work - Traveling during the work week can be chaotic and stressful, but the hosts offer their experienced tips and strategies for bringing everything together successfully.
Passive-Aggressi...
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Common Mistakes by New Managers - There's always a learning curve when an individual is moved into a management position, and some mistakes are bound to happen.
Personal Relationships With Direct Reports - Finding a way to be friends with those who you manage can be an extremely difficult line to balance on.
Training a New Employee - Some tips and strategies for the best way to...
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Staying in the Loop - There's value in keeping your ear to the ground to anticipate changes and ask questions to aid in your work.
Keys to Engaging Employees - The Quad exchanges ideas on how to keep your employees engaged in their work.
Encouraging Employees to Lead a Project - Looking for ways to hand over the reins and have your employees take the inititave and get things do...
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Optimism vs. Pessimism - Research shows people can be successful with either mentality, but there are key differences to how they function best.
Effective Managers - There clearly are certain words and actions that allow managers to lead his or her employees to greater heights.
Planning for the New Year - The Quad offers their strategies and tips for anticipating the end of the...
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Young People Saying "No" to Work - A difficult job market, concerns about debt, greater school requirements - all these are playing a factor in younger people holding off on their careers.
Out of Office Delegation - When an individual is going to be out of the office, it's imperative proper procedures are in place to keep things running smoothly.
Public vs. Private Company - Th...