By Jess Ratty Why do you feel it’s important to use LinkedIn? I believe that our voice is one of the most important gifts we’ve got. LinkedIn offers a place where we can share our voice – to impart knowledge, help shape opinions, and leave an imprint on the world. Having spent the better part […]
BY Nicola Conville A recent study has found a whopping 78 per cent of Australian workers are unhappy with their jobs and would like to make a career change. The survey, conducted by Martin College which has campuses in Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, also found that nine per cent of Australians went as […]
by Terry Petra This old cliche refers to a circumstance where an individual is so close or involved in a situation that they are incapable of maintaining their perspective or view of the big picture. This cliche applies to many owners and managers within the staffing industry. Our rebounding economy is creating an environment in […]
By Crystal Spraggins Like many of you, I spend a good bit of my time thinking about and/or interacting with organizational leaders and wondering what the hell makes them tick. Or, to put it another way: Why do smart leaders make really dumb decisions? Because when it comes right down to it, leaders are only […]
By Stacey M. Browning No matter the size of the organization, change is one of life’s constants in today’s business environment. With all that change going on, everyone must be an expert on managing change effectively — right? Wrong. Most changes in organizations fail, due in part to employee resistance, failure to adequately prepare and […]
BY Dr Cris Beer It’s easy to write it off as just an unavoidable part of life, but stress is its own poison and the root cause of many of the illnesses we face. Stress is toxic. So toxic that it poisons your body and mind to the point where you can be totally debilitated. […]
by Jeremy Kingsley “I hate firing people. My heart always wonders if I could have done more to make it work, or if I should have given them another chance. But my head knows that I cannot run a profitable business AND employ people who don’t meet the standards of the company.” As harsh as […]
by Peter Rigano You’ve probably heard the adage that your next job is likely to come from someone you know. While people find work through a variety of channels, your network may be more important than you realize. By analyzing hiring and networking data on LinkedIn, we uncovered how connections between members impact the way […]
by Jim Stroud LinkedIn, the No. 1 social network used by recruiters and sources worldwide, is changing the game; it has decided to give it all away for free. This is a direct quote from their website: As part of our ongoing efforts to make a search on LinkedIn more relevant and powerful for you, we’re […]
By Catherine Fisher If you’re motivated about your career, passionate about doing your best work, and are highly creative, then I’ve got news for you: so is everyone else. We’ve just announced our annual list of the words that make you go ‘meh’ – the most overused, underwhelming buzzwords and phrases in LinkedIn profiles of […]