Human Resources
Over the last several years, we have seen a dramatic shift in the concept of a “career” as more and more people have been downsized, right sized, outsourced, and the like. A career isn’t just vertical anymore; it’s how horizontal and in many cases, very much a zigzag. What do you do if you’re […]
In today’s market, it’s all about your individual brand and what you can do to standout from the other applicants and candidates for the positions for which you’re applying and interviewing. No, you don’t have to be a marketer to know anything about branding. But, you do have to know yourself and how to leverage […]
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As you may know, federal law protects job seekers and employees who are 40 years old and older. This protection falls under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). As a job seeker, it can be very hard to prove age discrimination. A savvy employer knows how to run a recruitment and selection process that […]
In today’s market, it’s not uncommon to find that people need to take a position well beneath their usual and customary occupation in order to keep food on the table and a roof over their heads. While it may seem counterintuitive, it’s really not: the key is to get the job without destroying your future […]
All of us have to network for most things in life. It’s how most business gets done. Many of us are very shy, introverted people who have a fear of networking – in person, by email, by phone, or in groups. In any job or other role that you’ve had, you’ve networked. You may not […]
Richard S Deems, PhD, co-author with daughter Terri A Deems, PhD, of the new 5-Star book, Make Job Loss Work For You – Midwest Book Review wrote “… is a must for anyone who wants unemployment to only be a transition;” and the 5-Star book Leading in Tough Times, on Microsoft’s recommended reading list; and […]
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How has your culture benefitted HireBetter? Our culture is based on the beliefs that balance in our lives produces better results for our clients. Our team is able to be more productive with the hours they work. Because they do work from home, we have saved them a combined 13,000 hours a year in commute […]
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The primary reason startup businesses fail is due to management’s failure to correct one or more of the five key operating elements. To avoid failure, you need to understand what these elements are and how to effectively implement them in your business. Each element is discussed in this article. The first element is liquidity. This […]
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How much money do you save by allowing telecommuting vs. having an office? Between rent, utilities, office equipment, etc. I am easily saving $2500 per month. Do you pass savings from telecommuting to Clients? YES! Because we do not have a lot of overhead, we do not charge the same high rates ad agencies charge, […]
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