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While it is widely accepted that the apex of the COVID-19 pandemic is long behind us, the lasting effects of the 2020 outbreak are very much prevalent over three years later. In particular, the American perception of flexible work changed drastically as a result of social distancing mandates. Quarantine periods shut thousands of offices across...

The first step in your career advancement is finding a job that matches your goals and aspirations – but when you do, what if it doesn’t meet your salary expectations? Once you get to the stage of negotiating a salary, you can at least breathe a sigh of relief that you have an offer! Negotiating...

What Is External Recruitment? External recruitment is when an employer seeks to fill a job with someone who does not work for their organization. Conversely, internal recruitment is when an employer fills a position with someone who already works for the company through a lateral move, department or position transfer, or promotion. So, what are...

Preparing for an Interview If you have an upcoming job interview, preparation is key to making a solid first impression and increasing your chances of a second interview and landing the job. To support the process, it’s important that you’re clear on the type of interview you have. Why? Because interview preparation largely depends on...

How To Give Examples During Your Interview It’s not easy to impress a hiring manager – not only do you have to get a hold of your nerves, but you also have to figure out what to say in a job interview that will make you stand out from the crowd. One of the best...

Technology has touched every aspect of our lives. Conducting our daily affairs now requires at least a working knowledge of technology. For example, VCRs used to be the most challenging device that most people encountered. Yet today, something as crucial as your glucose monitor may now demand some technological know-how. There’s no denying that technology...

A recent study found that post-pandemic employees plan to work from home 20% of the time. This figure has risen a startling 15% since the outburst of COVID-19.   Before the pandemic, many doubted the efficacy of the WFH model. Could employees remain productive without face-to-face accountability? Was it cost-effective to duplicate technology for home...

When an internship is going well, you may wonder if your employer would offer you a full-time job. There are certainly advantages to working with a company before starting a career there. Being familiar with the people, office culture, and business processes will help you hit the ground running. And, of course, it’ll save you...

Corporate culture refers to an organization’s values, beliefs, and normative behaviors. It evolves based mainly on internal forces. Leadership is a major driving force, but the cumulative traits of employees also influence office life. Internal factors, including conflict, corporate success or failure, and technology, and external factors, such as regulation, political pressure, societal norms, legal...

A difficult employee behaves contrary to your company’s professional expectations. Some characteristics of difficult employees are as follows: Disruptive to workplace efficiency. Poor performers who won’t take responsibility for their substandard work. Confrontational and given to unproductive debate or undermining.   When dealing with a problematic employee, first identify the behavior’s origin.   There are...