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According to Achievers Workforce Institute’s annual Engagement and Retention Report, a stunning 52% of workers plan to leave their job in 2021! In some ways, that might not be entirely surprising since the Covid-19 pandemic forced all of us to rethink our lives and how we do business. Yet this news can be devastating for employers,… Read more
Job interviews can be nerve-wracking. You’re probably worried about presenting yourself in the best light, giving strong answers, and appearing worthy of the position. But you don’t want to worry too much so that it hurts your chances for success by wrapping you up in insecurity. Instead, focus on the things you can control, like… Read more
Public recognition can be a powerful motivator, encouraging employees to present their best work. Yet praising one team member can sometimes cause feelings of jealousy or resentment in those who don’t receive the recognition. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to keep employees motivated and feeling upbeat. Here’s what you should know. 1.… Read more
If you’re looking for work, now is a great time to update your resume. You probably already know that it’s essential to optimize your resume with relevant keywords, show off your skills, and highlight your most relevant experience. But did you know that it’s equally important to leave certain things out? Here are four categories… Read more
We’re thrilled to announce that The Resource has been named one of the 2021 Best Places to Work by Triad Business Journal, for the third year in a row! Triad Business Journal will honor all of the 35 winners in a special publication on May 14th as well as at a virtual Celebration! Congratulations to… Read more
If you’re interviewing a lot of candidates for an open position, you could be at risk for interview fatigue. It’s a sort of stressed-out exhaustion that develops when conducting too many interviews in a row without enough breaks. Interview fatigue can cause slip-ups, either rejecting an excellent candidate or hiring one who isn’t really a… Read more
“Catfishing,” also known as “bait and switch,” means intentionally presenting misleading or outright false information. If you accept a new job that turns out to be nothing like what you were promised, you might have been catfished. Here’s what to do. Don’t Make Hasty Decisions Almost nothing is exactly what it seems, and it’s possible… Read more
Finding the right person for each position isn’t easy. Ironically, the more candidates you have, the tougher it can be to choose the perfect applicant. After all, job descriptions don’t really tell the whole story, and the entire hiring process can be influenced by unconscious bias. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to… Read more
Networking isn’t necessarily considered fun, especially if you’re not a natural extrovert. Yet building a strong professional network is key to developing the career of your dreams. Fortunately, there are things you can do to make it feel less awkward and uncomfortable. What Is Networking? A lot of people misunderstand what networking actually is. It’s not all… Read more
Though COVID-19 altered the world as we know it in 2020, forcing many businesses to shutter seemingly overnight, some industries fared better than others. Manufacturing was originally hit hard, but it seems to be bouncing back faster than many sectors. If you want to move into manufacturing work, you may not be aware of all… Read more
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