No one likes to hear the word “no.” This little word can mean anything from, “I don’t accept your idea” to “I can’t or won’t give you what you want.” From the time we are toddlers, we learn to avoid being told “no.” Yet what does this word actually mean in business deals? “No” can […]
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More than 50% of companies use web-based employment application software, making it one of the most popular methods of online recruitment. There are several advantages to using online software to gather applications from potential employees. There are also disadvantages to consider before you decide if electronic employment application software is right for your company. Features
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Managing employees requires the ability to handle many tasks and many personalities at a time. Managing your time, workload, and team members can be overwhelming if you’re disorganized or unprepared. You can’t manage others if you aren’t managing yourself. Becoming organized isn’t as difficult as it seems; sometimes you just need to know where to
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SNI’s methods and lessons are great in theory, but does our negotiation training actually work in the real world? The SNI team went to Aldo to prove that our negotiation and influence training methods can work even in everyday situations. Take a look at the video to see how it turned out.
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Your best work requires focus and energy, but it can be hard to stay focused for a full eight-hour workday. Most people have suffered from an afternoon energy crash at one point or another. It can happen in the middle of a highly productive day—you suddenly lose all your pep and vigor and you want
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When one business acquires or merges with another, a negotiation must first take place. Both parties involved are seeking the most beneficial situation for themselves. If you and the other party are so diametrically opposed, then, how can you ensure that you get as much benefit from the deal as possible without souring it entirely?
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Onboarding can be an overwhelming time for new employees, but integration should happen as early as possible – without sacrificing the employee’s individuality. There are a huge number of personality types that get hired into the workplace, so there is no one-size-fits-all technique for inviting employees into the culture. There are, however, certain steps employers
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Almost every type of job needs effective problem solvers at the helm. Expert strategists are more independent, think critically, and are less likely to make mistakes once they have become accustomed to their role. A few traits great problem-solvers share include the following. Seeing Problems as Growth Opportunities Some of the best problem solvers are
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The sales profession is one of the oldest and most prolific out there. Selling products can be fulfilling and enjoyable, but finding the right sales approach is often a challenge. The wrong sales approach can ruin negotiations and keep you from getting what you need from a deal. If you need to improve your sales
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Retailers don’t go around announcing this in their holiday sales ads. But did you know that in-store retail prices aren’t engraved in stone? It’s true. They’re negotiable, just like pretty much everything else in life. Knowing that kind of changes the whole feel of the holiday shopping experience, doesn’t it. The trick is to know
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