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The 10-Step Resume Critique

The 10-Step Resume Critique by: Peter Hill, CPRW Your resume will generally receive a 15- to 30-second scan upon first review by an employer. With that in mind, it is critical that your resume your "paper handshake" makes a positive first impr...

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Cultural Awareness - an HR perspective

Cultural Awareness - an HR perspective by: N.A. JohnsonThe use of cultural awareness training has increased rapidly in the majority of global companies over the last decade. My experience working in global companies in which effective cross-cult...

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Tales from the Corporate Frontlines Providing Career Opportunity

This article relates to the Career Opportunity competency, commonly evaluated in employee satisfaction surveys. It explores issues such as internal growth opportunities, potential for advancement, career development importance, and the relationship b...

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How to Set Up a Pre-tax Insurance Cafeteria Plan Benefit

Setting up and implementing a pre-tax insurance Section 125 Cafeteria Plan is fairly easy. Essentially, an employer needs to establish what type of plan that will provide the solution to their unique plan needs, set up the plan with proper documentat...

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Working At Home With Bugger And Pesto: A Tale Of Two Kitties

Working At Home With Bugger And Pesto: A Tale Of Two Kitties by: Glenn Beach My two cats have taught me many good home office habits. Most of these lessons have been learned the hard way, so maybe I can help you avoid the heartbreak of blank com...

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Generosity is the seed of wealth

Generosity, which includes the free, no strings-attached sharing of resources, money, and information among people, is the seed of prosperity. What was the initial seed planted that caused the “Silicon Valley Miracle” No, it was not the invention...

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Valuation Issues In The Bankruptcy Process

When it comes to business bankruptcies, the numbers seem to loom larger with every year. From 2005 through 2008, annual business bankruptcies increased by over 200%. In the years 2009 and 2010, business bankruptcies were more than double for the year...

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When It Pays To Pause

In today’s fast-paced world, it can be easy to feel like we are constantly on the go. From work to social engagements to family obligations, we often find ourselves rushing from one task to the next without taking a moment to pause and reflect. How...

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Practice Speaking

Practice Speaking by: Jeff Altman, CPC, MSW For many people, interviewing is not a natural act any more than going on a blind date is. You are asked a bunch of questions about your work. You answer them. They ask a bunch more; you answer them. Y...

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Promotional Vehicles

Promotional Vehicles by: Chris SmithIt is difficult to miss a Hummer, but how many companies could afford to run one to promote their business? The answer is, of course, very few and it is doubtful whether GM's overgrown offspring would be ...

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