In February, North America and other countries celebrate the many accomplishments, innovations, and cultural triumphs of Black individuals during Black History Month. Though there were several precursors, Black History month was officially recognized during the U.S. bicentennial of 1976 by President Gerald Ford who urged everyone to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected […]
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A productive workforce starts with having a team of highly engaged, passionate employees. Not only does high engagement raise productivity, but it also results in lower turnover, higher profitability, and lower absenteeism. In their infographic, Webpage FX explains the benefits of raising employee engagement and eight tips to help increase it. Check it out below!
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Whether you work a traditional 9-5 in-office job or are 100% remote, there will always be distractions and obstacles that keep you from being fully productive. And while some obstacles are out of our control, like unnecessary meetings and incoming emails, others may be self-caused, like indecisiveness or disorganization. We want to know what the […]
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At the start of the new year, millions of people resolve to better themselves, become more marketable in their field, and finally achieve goals they’ve been putting on hold for years. But just because they’ve decided what they want to do or be in the new year, doesn’t mean the end goal will be easy […]
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With employee turnover showing no signs of slowing down, offering older workers a chance to delay full retirement may help slow the exodus—even if only momentarily, according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. Retiring employees are expected to account for 28% of turnover in 2023, with U.S. hiring managers […]
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We live in a post-pandemic world, and job seekers have had to adapt to a new way of job searching, including how they prepare for and participate in interviews. Since the pandemic, many companies have used virtual interviews, and Teams and Zoom interviews appear to be here to stay. According to a recent survey of employers by […]
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After the ups and downs of 2020 and 2021, this past year has had challenges of its own. But with a new year comes new opportunities and expectations. In December, we asked our readers to let us know what their business performance predictions are for 2023. The results may surprise you. With 59%, the top […]
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Leading a productive team involves not only engaging and retaining employees, but it also requires a strong leadership skill: the ability to motivate others. In his Ted Talk, “The Puzzle of Motivation,” career analyst Dan Pink explains that traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as business leaders think. Check out the video below to learn […]
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In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Refresh Leadership examines one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century. Born in Atlanta, GA, King was one of the major faces of the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. This minister turned movement leader was a key figure in helping pass the […]
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Personal social media posts are not off limits to employment determinations as 88% of U.S. hiring managers say they would consider firing employees for content found in workers’ posts, according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. Fireable offenses include publishing content damaging the company’s reputation (59%), revealing confidential company […]
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Nearly three years ago, we were introduced to the coronavirus. Now we have quiet quitting. Both are equally tenacious, and just when it seems we’re rid of them, they resurface in different forms. A few months ago, we learned about “quiet firing” and “quick quitting,” the first two variants of the quiet quitting trend. Now,…
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The forecasts are in, and economists paint a gloomy outlook for the UK economy in the coming months. It has been predicted that Britain risks being the first G7 nation to slip into recession – and the last one to get out of it – which is undoubtedly causing concern amongst business leaders. To prepare…
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Nuffield Health’s 2022 Healthier Nation Index study revealed one in three adults claims their mental health has got worse in the last year. The same statistic is also true of physical health, with a third of UK adults reporting a decline over the last 12 months. Employers have a responsibility to help individuals manage their wellbeing. However,…
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It has been a challenging few years for the recruitment sector, and it looks like things might get worse before they start getting better. Although employment rates have largely returned to pre-pandemic levels this year, the outlook for next year looks bleaker. Rising food and energy costs have exacerbated the cost-of-living crisis, and recent government…
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The current employment landscape is complex and punctuated by uncertainty. Buzzwords like the ‘great resignation’ and ‘great layoffs’ are sparking a shift in hiring strategies among employers, especially as a potential recession is looming. The unemployment rate is at its lowest in 50 years at just 3.5%, yet there remains a strong demand for workers…
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Recruiting has a long reputation for being a tedious process: posting jobs individually to multiple job boards, sifting through LinkedIn profiles, sorting through stacks of resumes, and reaching out to candidates one by one to schedule interviews. But it doesn’t have to be. Recruiting technology can help companies find higher-quality talent faster and with less…
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New research shows many managers still have issues trusting employees who work remotely, with this disconnect being coined as ‘productivity paranoia’. It’s the concept that even if employees are working effectively, managers won’t believe it if they are out of sight. This is worrying because trust is one of the most important components of every work environment.…
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Businesses are currently battling a candidate-driven jobs market when searching for talent. There are more jobs than job seekers, so it’s more important than ever for managers and HR professionals to ensure they’re maximizing interviews to secure the best talent. And with unemployment rates lowering to 3.7% in Q1 2022, the lowest rate since 1974,…
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I won’t ask you if you’ve heard of “quiet quitting.” I refuse. In the last half of 2022, the trending hashtag started a movement on TikTok that mysteriously went on and on like a bad case of food poisoning. Long after the topic had passed its expiration date, employment bloggers (including this one) continued writing…
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