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How to Expand a Small Team Into a Stable, Larger Group

September 12, 2019

by Wendy Dessler Is your small team buckling under the weight of work for your business? This might be a challenge, but it’s actually great news. In a world when many businesses don’t make it a year or longer, your small team is thriving and growing. That said, transitioning your team into a stable, larger...

September 10, 2019

by Jeff Jones Running a business, either as an owner or a manager, has never been easy. But things have gotten tougher these days, particularly because businesses are forced to employ staff members with very high academic qualifications and skill sets. It’s hard for a company to run efficiently without a strong finance department led...

July 25, 2019

by Luke Doyle Making friends in the workplace can help develop your career and also help you become a great leader. It also has very little to do with influencing people. That’s because a friendly disposition and sociable presence in the office can create a positive impact on yourself and those around you. Sure, others...

May 2, 2019

by Samantha Wilson If you’re unhappy at work it might be more than your cranky coworkers and skinny paycheques, it could be time for a career change. An unrewarding career can affect all aspects of your life. If you’re unhappy with your current work life, take some time to figure out if you need a...

April 23, 2019

by Daniel Ciciora Side gigs are prevalent in today’s society. They enable people to have creative outlets outside their 9-to-5 jobs while simultaneously making extra cash. If you think about what the country looked like in the late 2000s when the gig economy came to fruition, the nation had slipped into an economic slumber known...

January 22, 2019

by Riya Sander Have you suffered from a disconnected class, or no one seems interested in your company’s training unless you attach repercussion to it? If yes, then this guide will be of help. Otherwise, well, just read it. You will probably learn a thing or two that you can use to help your HR...

October 11, 2018

by Wendy Dessler Many people make the mistake of thinking an employment gap is a death sentence on your resume. The good news is that many employers are starting to see the light with these gaps, and there are a lot of ways they’re proven to lead to more motivation in the workforce. You’re refreshed,...

August 21, 2018

by Lucy Benton We’re living in a world in which social media is numbering between the top powerful digital forces in the world. Only Facebook gathers monthly on average more than 2 billion active users. Other social platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram are accessed on a daily basis by at least hundreds of millions...

May 17, 2018

by Audrey Taylor Introducing change, no matter how minor, takes a lot of courage, open-mindedness and willingness to adapt. However, above all, it takes a lot of willingness to learn and self-improve. Making a lateral move is never an easy thing, for instance, a person wanting to try their luck as a programmer or developer...

April 24, 2018

by Luke Doyle There’s no such thing as a perfect job, or one that is satisfying and rewarding all of the time, but that doesn’t mean that staying put when you are unhappy more than happy is the right thing to do. We live in a world where jobs for life are a thing of...

November 13, 2017

by Rich Visotcky Remember when you were a kid and you knew exactly what you wanted to do? You were going to be an astronaut and fly among the stars with your trusty helmet on. No, you were going to be a police officer and keep everyone safe. Ah, what you were really going to...

July 27, 2017

by Mila Sanchez Being happy at work is the ultimate goal for all of us, but unfortunately, that’s not the reality for many. And knowing when it’s time to call it quits is vital to our well-being. In my article, I talked about ways you can tell it’s time to change jobs. Whatever reasons you...

July 20, 2017

by Riya Sander The (Work) Struggle Is Real We all know that feeling when you alarm goes off in the morning, that nauseous dread of facing another day at the office when you have no motivation to go to work, or the terrible Sunday evening blues as the weekend comes to a close. Having these...

May 10, 2017

by Mila Sanchez We try and focus on being happy at work. We do our best to find ways to create happiness and good culture at our current jobs for ourselves and for those around us. Unfortunately, sometimes we find ourselves so miserable at a job, it seems impossible to see any sort of happy...

October 14, 2016

by Mila Sanchez Job satisfaction is so important when it comes to happiness at work. Some people, such as myself, are happiest in a worker bee position – happy to be part of the team and to do their part. Others, however, want a little bit more and this often means that they want to...

October 5, 2016

by Beatriz Suarez After studying at the university for so long with the continuous support our parents, friends and loved ones, we finally see ourselves succeeding. We truly believe that after leaving that building and, thanks to the great knowledge we have acquired during all those years, we will achieve our dream job. Although, once...

February 16, 2016

by Jennifer Riggins As we all work at least in the periphery of the agile world, we sometimes realize that not everyone’s agile. Not everyone’s got it figured out. Not everyone wants to be a coach or start their own business. Sure, most people want to be happy at work, but that doesn’t mean they...

August 5, 2015

by Nina Cheng The Great Recession. For those who were working or looking for work during those years, you’ll remember what a dark, trying time it was. Thousands of people were getting laid off on every rung of the ladder, For Rent signs hung on rows of empty storefronts, newspapers seemed to announce an infinite...

July 14, 2015

by Louise Brace Back in March I read an article in Forbes about the Tech Job Market. It quoted that there were over 600,000 Tech jobs advertised in the US market. In fact for every one person in the tech industry, there were five vacancies advertised. And the same boom is happening in Europe, with...

June 22, 2015

by Jennifer Riggins We could also call this piece: “How to almost guarantee job satisfaction and happy employees.” A few weeks ago, I was listening to National Public Radio as usual and I came across an interview with the startup GapJumpers, which is kind of like The Voice for recruitment. Essentially, for each job offer, you...

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How to Expand a Small Team Into a Stable, Larger Group

September 12, 2019

Six Reasons To Study Business Management To Further Your Career

September 10, 2019

Why is it important to be friendly at work?

July 25, 2019

7 Careers per Life: Quick Tips to Help You Make a Successful Career Change

May 2, 2019

Why You Should Hire Someone With A Side Hustle

April 23, 2019

Makeover Boring Training: How to Make a Training Session Fun

January 22, 2019

How To Use Volunteering to Explain An Employment Gap

October 11, 2018

7 Ways to Use Social Media in Your Job Search

August 21, 2018

Skills Required if You Want to Change Your Career

May 17, 2018

9 reasons why quitting your job could be good for you

April 24, 2018

Change your job. Keep your why.

November 13, 2017

How to find a job you’ll be happy at

July 27, 2017

Six Signs You Should Change Your Job

July 20, 2017

Four reasons it’s time to change jobs

May 10, 2017

Will a job in management make you happy?

October 14, 2016

Four ways to find the first job you love

October 5, 2016

How do you find the job you love?

February 16, 2016

How to find a job you love (especially if you have a job you hate)

August 5, 2015

How to Find the Perfect Tech Job

July 14, 2015

How to Get the Job You’ll Love

June 22, 2015