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Soft skills are in demand, and may matter just as much, if not more than, hard skills. Here are the most in-demand soft skills employers are looking for and why they matter.

Landing a management job without experience is unlikely. Employers want candidates with proven managerial skills supported by years of experience. But how do you get management experience if no one will hire you without it? Thankfully, you can cultivate management skills before becoming a manag...

Today, companies place a greater emphasis on interpersonal skills, such as listening, being flexible, and inviting open communication. Read on to learn more!

One of the costs of being the boss is the changed dynamics of your interpersonal relationships. Just as parents must set healthy boundaries with their children, managers must determine how best to connect with their employees. Here’s How.

Why do people quit? Employees want to feel valued and appreciated. Here are some common reasons why employees leave and what it takes to prevent it:

These three steps can help engage your employees at work. You’ll inspire them to invest energy to make your workplace successful, boost commitment, ignite passion for their work, and strengthen loyalty to your organization.

Have a phone interview scheduled? Your goal now is the same as any other interview: Make a good impression and convince the hiring manager that you will bring useful work and interpersonal skills to their company. However, phone interviews have special considerations you’ll need to be conscious o...

Employee training and development is a smart investment, and for good reasons. But it is essential to provide professional development opportunities to veteran employees, too. Read on to learn more!

Everyone in the workplace is a manager of relationships—and the most important relationship you have at work is with your boss. This means you must learn the art of "managing up." Read on to learn more!

Americans work more hours annually than any of their Western peers. Rather than a 4-day week, world-leading Advisory firm Edgecumbe suggests that Job Crafting may offer an answer to the wellbeing dilemma. Job Crafting describes the process in which workers take proactive steps to redesign and per...

Preparing for tomorrow’s job today means diversifying your skills, but when your current job revolves around the same old responsibilities, we often find ourselves leaning on what we already know. It can be tricky to find the time to learn new skills while juggling life’s demands, but it is possi...

It’s time for a change. Maybe you’ve been working for several years now, or maybe you’re completing your studies and are set to enter the workforce. Whatever your situation, you’ve surveyed the job market and decided that a management position will be your goal. To help you in your endeavors, her...

The real question isn’t whether your employees are satisfied—it’s whether they’re engaged. Understanding the difference between employee satisfaction and employee engagement is critical to implementing human resources initiatives that prevent employee burnout and costly turnover.

Exactly how do you set appropriate professional boundaries with a friend you sing a duet with every weekend at the local karaoke bar? Can you remain objective when you write up her performance review?

2015 is proving to be one of the best year’s ever for graduates seeking employment. According to Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. forecast, this year’s crop of graduates is entering the strongest entry-level job market since the period of expansion that preceded the last recession. Companies are...

Consider the binary between corporate and startup. Every corporation began as a startup, even if its origin can be traced back several hundred years. learn how both operate within the same overarching business culture.

You’ve perused a handful of job postings and noticed certain keywords crop up time and again. It seems every hiring manager wants someone who is detail-oriented, can prioritize tasks, and maintains strong relationships.

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.

Have you ever thought about which careers are considered the best to have? This list will show you the top five careers in the Washington, D.C./Maryland/Virginia metro area (DMV) and the skills required for each.

Automation has steadily disrupted industries for more than a century. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making huge strides in the last decade, with incredible progression in just the last two years.