When looking at what it takes to find a job in your career of choice or to move to the next step in your discipline, we often think predominantly of technical skills — also known as hard skills. As in, what specific competencies do you need to complete the core duties of a role? Being […]
Read MorePerhaps today more than ever, it is crucial that police and law enforcement professionals have the interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with fellow officers, subordinates, higher ups, community members, other departments and jurisdictions, and the court systems. Police communication skills — needed to investigate crimes; de-escalate situations; build trust with communities; and write memos, […]
Read MoreIf you have just graduated or finished college a few years ago and are finding it difficult to break through into the workplace, there may be a reason for that. As the most educated generation ever, there are some things you may not have considered when it comes to getting a “real” job – which is where we […]
Read MoreAsk any business where salary ranks in importance for attracting and retaining talent, and you’ll likely get a range of responses. Some will say pay is the most influential decision an employer can make when it comes to talent management, while others will tell you it’s only a piece of the puzzle, and that as […]
Read MoreSticking with the job you have is often a good choice—but inertia can be a career killer, too. Here are the signs of trouble to watch out for Is it time for a career change? Or better to stick it out at the office a few months more? Lots of workers spend too often sitting […]
Read MoreBet you thought you’d left the bullies behind at school! Sadly, bullying is every bit as much of a problem for adults as it is for kids. Science has shown that bullies often act the way they do as a way of unleashing the pent-up feelings they’ve stored from their own traumatic experiences, stress, or dissatisfaction with […]
Read MoreAttracting top talent is essential for the success and growth of a company. The majority of employers will agree that finding the best talent is just as hard as it is important. Which is why, rather than waiting for the right candidate to magically fall into your lap, it’s time for employers to turn towards […]
Read MoreWith the fight to contain coronavirus now a global battle, the world looks very different from what it did just a few weeks ago. There’s no doubt that these are strange times to be surviving in, let alone thriving in. And for those of us with an online business, you might feel lost and uncertain about what […]
Read MoreTalking about growing your business during this crushing coronavirus outbreak may seem a bit inappropriate. The reality is, we all need to make a living, at least those who can. We are all looking into a long spell of economic downturn coupled with a humanitarian crisis that hasn’t been seen for at least a century. […]
Read MoreIt’s never been this easy for people to tell us things about themselves on the internet. With just a quick Google search, we can learn a great deal about someone and what he or she is passionate about. What Is a Personal Brand? Don’t get me wrong when you see the phrase “personal brand.” I’m […]
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