Struggling to Close Out Emails? Use This Closing for the Best Response Rate

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As you finish up an email, you may not give much thought to your closing. After all, the hard part is done, right? Message complete. Now you just need an appropriate sign-off. No big deal. But, maybe it is. According to a study by productivity software manufacturer Boomerang, certain email closings deliver significantly higher response… Read more »

3 Psychology Hacks to Help You Create a Sense of Belonging at Work

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As noted by the Harvard Business Review, the need for social belonging is hardwired into human DNA, and even – or maybe mainly due to – more people working remotely these days, this feeling of truly being part of a group or team is especially critical in the workplace. If employees feel like they belong,… Read more »

Why It’s Critical to Build Trust with Employees Right Away

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Building trust with your employees starts even before they’re officially on board at your company. Its roots are planted at their first point of contact – when they visit your website, hear about you from a contact, or search for and find your open jobs. First impressions are often indelible. For those roots to flourish,… Read more »

Should You be Taking Notes During an Interview? The Answer May be Different than You’d Expect

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The most important aspect of a job interview is making a good first impression. Of course, your responses to questions are critical as well, but it’s that very first snapshot of you that will be solidified in the eyes and minds of your interviewers. So, be sure that image is one of competence, confidence, poise… Read more »

Here’s What You Should Know About Workplace Safety

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As an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure that your employees leave work at the end of the day the same way they arrived: safe and injury free. Creating a safe culture and work environment is not only the right thing to do, but it’s also good for business. Team members who feel safe… Read more »

Don’t Make These Hiring Mistakes!

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Have You Thought About Strengthening Your Critical Thinking Skills?

Hiring the right person can make or break your business. And making the wrong hire can cost you time and money, not to mention employee morale. But it doesn’t have to be that way! In this blog post, I’ll share some of the biggest hiring mistakes we’ve seen companies make (and how you can avoid… Read more »

Here’s What You Can Do To Make Your Resume Stand Out

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Have you tried to apply for a job and faced the disappointment of finding out that you didn’t get it? Consider why your resume may not have caught the eye of your potential employers. Know your resume style Your resume is like your own personal brand. It should be a reflection of your unique personality… Read more »

Should You Ever Turn Down the Opportunity for a Job Interview?

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Ghosting a job interview or professional conversation is never a good idea. You don’t want to leave someone hanging. It comes off as unprofessional. However, you don’t have to take the initial interview or conversation if you don’t want to. While you shouldn’t go turning down every interview, there are some you should pass up…. Read more »

How Will the Reemergence of the Manufacturing Industry Impact Your Job Search?

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The manufacturing industry took a major hit during the Great Recession, but it’s slowly bouncing back. In fact, manufacturing output has increased 30% since the end of the recession — growing at roughly twice the pace of the economy overall — according to a recent White House report. Additionally, movements such as the Reshoring Initiative… Read more »