Most people know salary negotiation will be a big part of any serious job interview, so they come somewhat prepared. Still, all the research in the world doesn’t account for nervous forgetfulness that may mean something will be overlooked in the process. Today we’re going to highlight ten key things you don’t want to overlook […]
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Potential hires want the position you are offering for a number of reasons. While it is unfortunate, desperation sometimes motivates interviewees to tell partial truths, omit details, or blatantly lie. In fact, there are many posts on the internet that encourage white lies that seem “harmless.” Several of these deceits are common across multiple industries,
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The quality of employees boils down to two things: they must perform efficiently and work well with others. Mastering these two traits requires discipline. Pouring a lot of effort into creating good habits will cause an employee’s performance improvement to be noticed, increasing the likelihood of getting hired or promoted. Likewise, bad habits may get
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To be honest, even the most exciting jobs have times of drudgery and boredom. Many factors on and off the job may kill motivation, and productivity with it. How does an employer or employee boost his or her own motivation and keep production efficient? 1. Reduce stress. Think about things in your life that cause
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Employers are always looking for new negotiations training activities that engage people and produce effective results. Negotiators need to learn communication skills, appropriate aggression and ambition, how to think from a different perspective, how to deal with difficult people, and more. What are Negotiation Skills and Why are They Important Negotiation skills encompass the ability
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Managing employees involves a delicate balance of productivity, focus, and good interpersonal skills. Sometimes managers can feel like they are expected to be good at everything. The effort gets easier through the cultivation of habits and tools for performance improvement. Good practices start with a lot of time and energy and then become second nature.
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Even the most enthusiastic employees can hit a slump around Wednesday or Thursday, so it’s crucial to know strategies that will help them overcome it. Sleep Well & Wake Up Early Getting enough rest Tuesday night will keep you alert on Wednesday. Sleeping well and maintaining a good diet will go a long way in
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We recently talked about how you can recognize bullying in the workplace, but how should you handle it? Equipping Yourself These tips will help you on the road to recovering from being bullied: Take a Day Off. Use this day to consult a mental health professional. Get emotionally stable to make reasonable decisions, and come up
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Employers don’t want employees playing games at work, but playing a brain game or solving a teaser before or after work or on breaks can help increase work productivity. Studies have shown that brain games have more impact on productivity than incentive programs, bigger paychecks, improved benefits, or more vacation time. The Basic Principle The
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Every employer wants to get the best work possible from his or her employees. This means making workers feel their jobs are useful, time is well-spent, and they are making a difference. Yet, it’s tricky to motivate adult employees because slight missteps can leave them feeling patronized. Here are some positive ways to motivate and
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