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Building a great company with a great culture has everything to do with hiring the best people possible. David K. Williams wrote in a 2012 Forbes article that a bad hire can cost a company anywhere from $25,000-$50,000+. This doesn’t take into account the ripple effect of low morale and lost productivity. Getting informed on better and best […]

Working from home is a growing trend. In July of 2016, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 24% of employees did some or all of their work from home in 2015. While telecommuting isn’t always an option, many employees, especially millennials, are demanding that some of their work be done from their homes. With […]

When it comes to jobs, it’s a seller’s market. Talent wars are happening all over the country, especially in tech. As an employer, it is essential to carefully evaluate all factors when posting available positions to the market. Having a well-written description, researching competitive pay and benefits, and keeping your employer’s reputation healthy are all […]

Have you ever worked in an environment with lots of goals boards, target meetings, and other intrusive, time-killing activities? It’s common for companies to overload their employees with tasks that are all talk without giving ample time for action. It’s also common to have a workplace culture that involves a lot of idol talk about […]

We hear a lot about leadership in business, but it’s often portrayed as one set of characteristics that you either have or don’t have. There are many different types of leaders that get different types of results from the people who follow them. Also, there are some people who become good leaders through practice and […]

So, you are thinking about grad school. Maybe you’ve finished your bachelor’s degree and your peers are encouraging you to keep going. Maybe you have reached a ceiling at your job and you can’t keep advancing without a higher degree. Or maybe you just have a thirst for knowledge. But grad school is expensive, time […]

The moment has arrived. You have prepped for this interview for days, thought about possible questions that might be asked, maybe even had a friend run you through mock interviews. You have put on the right outfit, timed the arrival perfectly, and you are now sitting in front of the guy in charge and waiting […]

A number of factors can lead to you deciding to leave your job or look for other employment. Maybe you are feeling underutilized, or maybe you hear that you can get a better salary or benefits at another company. Sometimes companies change direction and you suddenly feel out of place or outmoded. Whatever the reasons, […]

Five Common Myths About Introverts Introverts make up a large part of the world’s population, but they tend to be misunderstood and often undervalued. Since extroverts’ abilities tend to be more visible and expressed more readily, introverts can look and feel less capable. The workplace is largely set up for extroverts. Open floor plans, low […]