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Companies who invest in talent acquisition strategies end up winning in today's business world. Learn why.

It is easy to discount the importance of soft skills—after all, shouldn’t everyone know how to get along with others? But not preparing to showcase your interpersonal skills would be a mistake. Learn how to shine the spotlight on your soft skill as a job applicant.

It’s that time again—time to start thinking about how to write your performance goals for the coming year. But how do you write objectives you’ll be able to achieve?

For organizations, quiet quitting means reduced employee engagement. Gallup estimates that quiet quitters make up at least half of the U.S. workforce. In other words, one out of every two employees is doing the bare minimum to get by, unwilling to go the extra mile for the organization.

Meet the 2020 Star Nurses of the Washington region. These women and men that work on the front lines of health care in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, represent the epitome of skill, professionalism and care.

It’s vital to enter a job interview knowing everything you can about your potential employer. See what resources can help you best investigate when considering a change in the workplace.

It is never too late to pursue your professional dreams, but before you make the leap to a new role mid- to late-career, you’ll want to ask yourself these hard questions.

In the great job search, don’t overlook those who graduated from the same college as you did. Alumni are often willing to go out of their way to help fellow graduates with employment opportunities or other valuable information. Here’s how to tap into it.

Employees want to be asked for their opinions, but asking for feedback at the wrong time or without a plan for how to use it can be a recipe for disaster. Learn how to strategically incorporate employee input in your decision-making.

Your job experience is impressive, but if your resume doesn’t tell your professional story in facts and figures, you’re missing a golden opportunity. Find out how to quantify your successes in a way that catches the hiring manager’s eye.

As a part of the recognition of the 2020 Star Nurses finalists we will spotlight nurses through the end of summer. Check back each week for more spotlights from our 92 Star Nurses.

Challenging. Rewarding. Lucrative. Nursing is all of those things and so much more. Read on to learn more about the great benefits of having a nursing career.

As a part of the recognition of the 2020 Star Nurses finalists we will spotlight nurses through the end of summer. Check back each week for more spotlights from our 92 Star Nurses.

What you do often becomes a part of who you are—for some more than others. But if that’s the case, what qualities should you be on the lookout to encourage? And which should you make an effort to avoid?

Giving feedback to your boss can be a tricky endeavor. How do you offer your thoughts in a respectful way? Discover how to open up dialogue without putting your boss on the defensive.

When attempting to find a high paying job, there are certainly things to avoid. But pointing out the strengths you’ve developed from your liberal arts degree?

You’ve likely heard people say to “follow your passion” when searching for a job. But is that really necessary in order to build a successful career?

What makes a great leader? Here are 25 leadership qualities that make a positive impact on an organization.

If employee well-being and burnout are issues in your workplace, you are not alone.

I’ve worked hard in various jobs for many years, making a good living, and will continue to work as I get this degree, but I can still hear myself justifying why I’m doing it! To answer the question more succinctly: I’m pivoting because if I don’t, I will starve my soul.