Establishing methods to encourage employee recognition and satisfaction is a major key to reduce attrition and ensure employees that desire to continue with their workplace for many years. In exploring the factors that affect employee retention, I discovered multiple methods of increasing employee retention. Employee retention is cited as a number one concern for...
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New Day vs. New Year – Reflections on 2021
As I look back at the end of the year, what stands out to me as the biggest lessons are: 1. Learning to be more generous with energy and more stingy with time – By giving others my all, it doesn’t matter how much time has passed as long as I’ve given them all...
Tips for Those Facing a Slow Business or Slow Career Search
Tips for those who have a “slow business” or “slow career search” right now 1. Don’t retreat, reconnect – go to more networking events, have phone calls with old clients and new ones. Call up people rather than email. (I have done a 180 on this one. I am a huge fan of the...
Due Dates vs Do Dates
A mistake people make (especially students) is when they assume that “due date” and “do date” are one and the same. The “do date” is every day from the time you find out about a project or assignment and the time you complete it. Spacing out the work over multiple 15-25-50 minute work sessions...
Striking the Right Concentration Balance
Behide Reçberoğulları
Virtual teams can be distributed across different offices or departments within a single organization or they can span time zones, industries, and national borders. In addition, cultural differences influence the way people interact. It is important to follow a routine that suits the person. As a remote worker, you are no longer applying the...
Social Media Etiquette
Ariana Lim
Given the digital age we are all living in, social media has become a major part of all of our lives. It mixes in with both our personal and professional lives, making it important for people of all ages to understand and practice proper social media etiquette. Taking the time to educate ourselves on...
How Opportunities Have Changed Since COVID-19
Xinyi Hu
I attended an HR Hacking Global Online Conference in early March of 2021. It was an excellent opportunity to learn more about HR under unique situations. Holding a virtual event enabled many people to join the meeting without considering any travel expenses or putting their health at risk. It is not an exaggeration to...
Engagement: Perspective, Compassion, and Involvement
Xinyi Hu
I attended an HR Hacking Global Online Conference in early March 2021. During the virtual conference, I learned the many different perspectives about HR, especially during the pandemic. I want to share how to improve engagement between managers and employees in the office, and one crucial element was self-care. Managers usually take care of...
Learning about LinkedIn
Ariana Lim
It’s no secret that Linkedin has become mainstream. Companies arguably use it as a perfect medium to look for new employees. Because of the digital; age we live in, the job application process is constantly changing. Linkedin can now be an integral part of it. In this article, you’ll learn how to make Linkedin...
How to Get the Most out of Your Internship: Getting Involved and Not Being Afraid to Ask Questions
Shannon Howerton
Starting an internship can be an exciting venture; however, it can also be nerve-wracking and a little intimidating. An internship can be a step in the right direction toward the job you’ve always wanted. Getting the most out of your internship is important and can help you to become prepared for that dream job....