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Using Your Use It Or Lose It Vacation Days

It’s August – the last month to squeeze in a summer vacation with the family before school starts before the weather turns and before your use it or lose it vacation days disappear. In a recent study, it was discovered that only 25 percent of Americans take the paid vacation days they are due each […]

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What I Learned About Being an Employer From Walking My Dog

I have a 52-pound poodle that requires a ton of exercise to keep her happy and from destroying my backyard. Walking is not enough for this eight-month-old puppy, so we have to run. But, I can’t run fast enough (or long enough) to give her the exercise she needs, so I ride my bike while she […]

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Inside Out: The Most Important Lesson I Learned

Have you seen the new movie “Inside Out”? No matter your age, this is a great movie for all ages. I won’t ruin the movie for you or give away any spoilers, but there are many deep lessons in the movie that I walked away with that can help you be a better employer. However, one lesson […]

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Workplace Stress: The Heat Is On

In many parts of the world, July is the hottest month of the year. While we can’t do much to control the weather outside, there are many things we can do to help control the environment in our own workspaces, and we’re not just talking about the temperature, but workplace stress. In any company, there […]

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Job Interview Manners Suggestions and Tips

It’s officially May, and “may” we suggest a few job interview manners that are crucial in impressing during job interviews. Oh, and these tips go both ways for the job interviewer and interviewee. First, turn your cell phones off. It is really rude to be conducting a conversation with someone, only to have them look […]

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It’s Official: Spring Cleaning Time Is Here

Spring has officially sprung and it’s time to spring clean your office or workspace – and we’re not talking about necessarily breaking out the cleaning supplies. Looking at any kind of big job may seem daunting, but spring cleaning an office is well worth your time and may just end up in extra productivity and […]

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Equal Employment Opportunity Questions for Employers

Many employers wonder about this thing called “EEO” and whether they need to worry about it. Short answer, “YES!” Let’s learn more about what Equal Employment Opportunity questions that employers need to learn. From the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) website: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that […]

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Accepting Online Job Applications for My Business

Many small business owners, CEOs and human resource managers commonly ask the question, “How can I receive online job applications for my business?” Many people have tried creating their own home-grown systems using Google Docs and other forms, only to be frustrated by the difficulty in customizing their application to suit their needs, as well as […]

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It’s Finally Here! Application Data Export and CRM Integration

Yes, it’s finally here! You can now export and download applicant data in bulk. Actually, what we built was a mechanism for you to download the data OR use the same URL as a data feed for your favorite CRM product. So, whether you are a Microsoft Excel aficionado or you use a CRM product […]

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Is There an Evil Side to Going Digital?

Going digital for your online job applications isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. In fact, there are quite a few drawbacks to accepting employment apps digitally, and we have spent the time to outline the evil side of going digital for your online hiring needs. No more paper. When you decide to start hiring […]