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Article Every body tells a story. What does your ink say at work?
Showing tattoos at work is becoming more frequent, as over 29 percent of Americans now have…
Article Recruit, hire, and onboard customer service representatives
This guide provides you with advice for recruiting, hiring, and onboarding reps who embody the traits that help build great customer relationships and deliver great customer service.
Article Be more persuasive by presenting like a creative
We can't all be like Don Draper from Mad Men. So Michael Griffith offers up persuasive…
Article Why your colleagues don’t get you
First impressions matter. In fact, they matter a lot in how we communicate with people. Dr.…
Article Love it or loathe it: a career change may be coming
Many people find themselves in a career that does not meet their expectations. A simple "Loved…
Article Entry level syndrome and the participation trophy generation
Entry level syndrome is just one symptom of a monumental shift in workplace culture. Millennials now…
Article “Tell me your story”—communicating with remote employees
Communicating with remote employees takes special effort. Read on for a few tips from companies who…
Article Won’t you be my neighbor? Gentrification and corporate social responsibility.
Companies change neighborhoods. Companies with good corporate social responsibility change them for good.
Article The do’s and dont’s of connecting on LinkedIn
Social media has changed the way we network and apply for jobs. Connecting on LinkedIn the…
Article 4 ways a work spouse helps your real marriage
It's no secret that work spouses improve work life. But a work spouse can make your…
Article The interview isn’t over until you’ve written “thank you”
The importance of sending a post-interview thank you note is well-documented. In fact, you might consider…
Article The “I’m leaving my job” email that won’t burn bridges
You aren't going to stay at your job forever. So when you do leave, what do…
Article How to woo a work wife
Having a work wife or a work husband can make your job more fun and less…
Article Angry at work — how to get mad the right way
We've all been angry at work. Take a look at how to use that anger to enact positive change in the office. It's possible to be mad and stay professional.
Article The blurry line between fact and fiction
The lines between fact and fiction are fuzzier today than ever before. While stories do not…
Article The magic of a good business partnership: don’t start out as friends
Penn and Teller are a fantastic example of how business partners can be successful when their…