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Sometimes, it takes the use of a triggering phrase to make a light bulb go on in my head. The phrase “necessary suffering” ignited that light bulb, recently. Read on to learn why!!!
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The Effects of a Bad Hiring Decision
3/23/2015
Bad hires can have detrimental effects, including increased turnover, lost productivity, brand damage and risk of legal woes. Read more. -
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.
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Career Opportunities in Large Arts and Heritage Organizations, Before, During, and After COVID-19
11/4/2021
Washington, D.C., is filled with major attractions for art, history, culture, and heritage. Career opportunities at these sites were flourishing in the pre-pandemic days. Read on to see how this industry has changed. -
Losing a good employee means suffering strategic setbacks, profits flounder and so much more. So how do you attract and retain top talent and stay afloat during the Turnover Tsunami? Read on for tips.....
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Working remotely, coupled with government restrictions to isolate people to slow the coronavirus spread, has led many people to develop a condition referred to as quarantine fatigue. Read on to see some of the signs.
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You Lost Your Job, Now What?
4/7/2020
Is there anything more stressful in life than losing your job unexpectedly? Probably, but suddenly suffering such a huge blow while simultaneously being straddled with an overwhelming sense of financial uncertainty is enough to cause crippling levels of anxiety -
You wake up feeling kind of sick: woozy, achy or stuffy. You briefly contemplate calling it in to your employer, but you drag yourself out of bed anyway and start to get ready for work. This is why you should call in sick.
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There are narratives in our career culture that say a good employee “finds a way through.” They tend to make a person feel like a failure if they cannot resolve things by overworking. Read on to learn more!
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How To Deal With A Talent Shortage
8/22/2018
Filling open positions during a talent shortage is a trying experience, one made more difficult by the fact that it’s difficult to predict when a shortage will hit. Here’s how to deal with a talent shortage—hopefully before you find yourself suffering one. -
Internal communication is the lifeblood of a company. When it’s effective, communication can also improve employee engagement, directly impacting retention.
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March 5 was Employee Appreciation Day. How did you celebrate? If you didn’t, don’t worry. Done right, it is baked into an organization’s culture every day, year-round.
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Six winners were honored during the inaugural Star Nurses celebration and were named Nightingale Award winners. We are proud to honor them. Congratulations to Cherissa Jackson!
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Employee feedback plays a vital role in any return-to-work plan. The first thing leaders need to do – before any transition plan is communicated to the staff – is to gather employee feedback via a short, targeted survey.
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merican jobs are moving away from “do and repeat” work to “think and solve.” The educate-to-delegate approach emphasizes asking the right questions, learning how to listen through a customer’s emotions, and making the right decisions given the facts and context.
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Most full time employees get a certain amount of vacation time per year, but not everyone takes advantage of all of it. Read on to find out how maxing out your paid time off will actually improve your personal and professional life.
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The importance of your first time
6/21/2022
Most people suffer great doubt to realize that which they have not done before. And the pressure builds again as we grow older if no one in your larger circle has done so either. Read on to learn more! -
D.C.'s Hospitality and Tourism Industry and COVID: Where Do Medium-Sized Businesses Stand?
5/12/2021
Let us take a look at how mid-sized hospitality companies have performed before, during, and what they will likely look like after the pandemic. -
Many people view the relationship between work and mental health as distinct. They show up, mentally check out, and hang around until it’s time to actually check out. Have you ever wondered how much your job affects your mental health? Chances are, it’s more than you think.
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What to Do When You Feel Burnt Out
8/26/2018
Burnout can happen to anyone, especially in our always-connected world. This form of exhaustion doesn't strike overnight. Burnout typically sneaks up on you, and once it does, can affect you physically, mentally, and emotionally. Unfortunately, the condition can be difficult to overcome. Know th...