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Employees can’t thrive in the dark places where leaders say one thing yet do another—and where questions are left unanswered. Employees want to work for a company that:

When it comes to feeling appreciated at work, what matters most to employees? If you answered “pay,” think again.

Leaders continually develop strategies to improve their business. If your organization is service-oriented or otherwise dependent on people to deliver value, no doubt your strategy will include ways to engage employees.

You can’t fix problems you don’t know about. And you can’t know about problems unless you collect feedback. That’s why you need to start with an employee engagement survey.

Whether you're looking for a job or know someone who is, the rules of engagement are crucial in the job market. Here are 6 interview facts people assume are true.

The performance appraisal can be a valuable tool for helping both the company and the employee grow. Here’s how to get there.

Your resume is a marketing tool, and what it markets is you. You need to return focus to the “I” that encompasses those skills, qualifications, and experiences.

You’ve hit a wall. Your work is no longer challenging or rewarding. You feel an urge to grow but your career has grown stale. So, how do you know when it’s time to go or to stay put? Here are five questions to help you answer that.

Writing a new cover letter from scratch for every job application is a time-consuming task. Want to personalize your cover letter to make an impression while simultaneously saving your schedule? Here’s how.

Let's not sugarcoat it: Rejection stinks. Nothing is fun about being turned down for a job opportunity. And while circumstances are often beyond your control (they went with an internal candidate, or the position wasn't filled), if you’re consistently coming in second or third during the hiring p...

There are many simple, low-cost ways employers can contribute to an employee's sense of intrinsic motivation. The key is to consistently find ways to genuinely express that an employee's work is important and appreciated. It has to feel natural, not forced or cheesy, so experiment with options th...

Working for a company that has the same values you do, or at least respects your right to hold different values, can be a very big deal. How would you describe the company’s culture and values?

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

A good employee recruitment strategy depends on a strong employer brand.

A strong employer brand helps companies attract top talent, retain that talent, reduce the costs of hiring and marketing, and improve productivity. Every employee, manager and leader should be able to articulate your employer brand and communicate its value.

Companies can rely on data to build trust and create a strong workplace culture. The process of surveying, thanking employees for their feedback and doing something with that data shows employees they matter.

“Workplace authenticity” is a frequent topic of conversation among HR professionals. What does it mean to you as a job applicant, and how can you figure out whether you will be able to bring your true self to a new employer?

Why do we need leadership? Great leaders create a vision and give their employees the guidance, tools, and inspiration to reach their full potential.

If everyone is breaking the rules just a tiny bit, does it really matter? Yes, it really does, according to social scientists. Learn why ethics are an important consideration for every employee.

Employer branding is about defining your organization, what it offers and what makes it unique. A good employer brand fuels a successful recruitment strategy. Here are some common employer branding mistakes.