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With an expected "second wave" of COVID-19 cases anticipated during the fall and winter flu season, the jobs available and the process to to finding them will be impacted.
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Traditional interview styles have their uses. But these interviews have their drawbacks. To overcome these drawbacks, industrious companies have adopted new tools and techniques. Here are the top five and how you can best prepare for them.
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The Jobs Outlook for Mid-Sized Media and Communications Industry in D.C. before, during, and afte...
7/6/2021
Looking at mid-size businesses in this sector before, during, and after the pandemic helps provide essential insights. Read on to learn more! -
Leaders are asking how best to capture productive employee feedback as part of a successful employee communications strategy. Read on to learn more!
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It’s never easy to start a new job—but when you trade water cooler talk and business lunches for the comfort of a work-from-home position, how do you bond with new colleagues and impress your new boss?
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Bonding with coworkers can be a tricky endeavor in the best of times, but the move to remote work has made it even harder. So how do you find ways to connect when everyone is so…disconnected?
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You have switched to working remotely or going “hybrid.” Does company culture matter when you are working from home? The answer might surprise you.
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With the surging popularity of video interviews, in-person interview skills have gotten a little rusty. Here are a few major differences between prepping for an interview face-to-face versus one over Zoom.
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The Jobs Outlook for Large D.C. Media and Communications Firms Before, During, and After COVID-19
8/5/2021
There has never been a shortage of media and communications firms in D.C., and most of them are still standing. But what do they have to look forward to in the future? -
The reasons to work remotely are obvious to employees: a commute of mere seconds, an inexpensive home-cooked lunch, and a decreased clothing budget. The boss might need some convincing. The key is to come up with a plan that points out the benefits to both sides, acknowledges potential pitfalls, ...
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Diversity is good for business. Research has established that companies with diverse workforces have better financial returns and are more innovative—it's just a fact that well-integrated, diverse teams are more effective than those that aren't.
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5 Myths about Working from Home
4/21/2024
As you make the case for a hybrid or fully remote work arrangement, be prepared to offer counterpoints to these too-common myths about working from home. -
You have figured out how to work fully remote—but now you are being asked to return to the office a few days a week. How can you connect with your boss in a hybrid environment that tries to keep the best of both worlds?
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Top Workplaces Build Team Environments
6/14/2021
Top Workplaces USA recognizes large organizations—those with 150 or more employees and/or operations in multiple markets—Read on to learn more about 2 winners! -
Do you want to display confidence and stand out from the crowd at the office? A few mental tricks can help you power through your work, keep your cool, and form stronger relationships.
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When managers care, they have an easier time creating an environment of trust and mutual respect that helps employees feel safe to innovate and take ownership. Read on to learn more!
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Plenty of companies are advertising for “remote workers” right now. But how do you know that the employer you choose is truly committed to its remote employees and not just using the setup as a temporary fix?
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D.C.'s Federal Government/Defense Contracting and COVID: What Career Opportunities Remain at Smal...
10/14/2021
Historically, federal government agencies have largely relied on private businesses to help fulfill their missions. Small businesses play an important role in this structure. Let’s take a look at how small companies working on government contracts are doing! -
Career Opportunities in Mid-Size Arts and Heritage Organizations, Before, During, and After COVID-19
10/7/2021
Prior to COVID-19, careers in mid-size D.C. arts were thriving. In the midst of the pandemic, not so much. But what does the future hold? Let’s take a look at how career opportunities in this sector have fluctuated. -
It might defy conventional wisdom, but sometimes, taking a pay cut is the right choice. Here are five instances when a salary decrease might be worth it.