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4 Ways to Prevent Burnout in a Startup

How to Avoid Employee Burnout

Could you work 130 hours a week and not get burnt out? Some believe that’s what it takes to be successful, particularly in a startup environment. Could you do that and still perform at 100 percent? Though working all the time may not the most healthy thing, the fact is many people do so…whether it’s […]

4 Workplace Leadership Lessons Learned From Superheroes

Being a Leader in the Workplace

Leadership Lessons from Superheros or Superhereos? It seems that each summer, tales of superheroes invade our movie screens. This season, big blockbusters like The Amazing Spiderman and The Dark Knight Rises are keeping audiences entertained with their riveting plots and complex special effects. Most of us can enjoy a good superhero tale, but there’s more […]

5 Simple Steps to Build Your Personal Brand

Personal Brand Job Seeker Tips

Dave Cutler found himself in an unenviable position last year – one that too many of us are familiar with. He was laid off.  And like just about anyone searching for a job in today’s economy, Dave realized simply blindly shipping off his resume to every job posting wasn’t enough. He needed to stand out. […]

Big Data is Just Like My Bedroom Closet, a Mess

Human Resources Technology Big Data Defined

Human Resources Technology Big Data Defined If your master bedroom closet is like mine, you can barely see the floor.  My shoe collection has outgrown its formerly organized location, overflowing to the floor.  Since I travel as does my hubby, bags and suitcases keep me on my toes as a navigate the compact closet maze. […]

Best & Worst Jobs for Wage Growth [infographic]

Which jobs to pick and which to avoid for wage growth

Best & Worst Jobs for Wage Growth [infographic]   If you want to increase your income, which categories of jobs currently offer you the best chance? Results from The PayScale Index show which jobs to pick and which to avoid for wage growth.

Do Employers "Like" Social Media? [infographic]

Social Media Policies in The Workplace

Like it, love it or want none of it, social media is here to stay. Many employers are responding to the social media invasion with policies to guide how it’s used by employees. Find out which industries are leading the way and what employees think.