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Have you ever scanned a job candidate’s Twitter account as much as their resume? Thought about using social media to showcase your HR expertise? You’re not alone. Social networks are changing the landscape of offices around the world, and the impact is undeniable. No matter what …
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This time of year, the HR conference season is in full swing and if you can't make a major conference, you can still attend vicariously through other attendees on social media. A few weeks ago, I followed the #WorkHuman conference on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and next …
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By the time LeBron took his “talents to South Beach” my husband and I had taken our talents out of state as well. LeBron did what many people from the Northeast Ohio area do. You leave Cleveland for warmer weather and better opportunities. As long as I can remember, Cleveland, …
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"I'm sorry." "I apologize." Those two phrases hold a great deal of power because they can repair a relationship and soothe hurt feelings. Sometimes, the lack of an apology can irretrievably hurt a work relationship. This effect is compounded when the offender is someone we …
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Like a Japanese tea ceremony, your first day at the new job offers many opportunities to offend, insult and look like a clueless foreigner. Whether its figuring out the best exit to avoid the five ‘o’clock rush or how to find the “good” office supplies, it can be a steep …
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