Archive for September 2017
An Effective Guide to Getting a Raise
We would like to think our employers can spot good work and don’t have to be hassled to pay more for it. After years of getting grades in school based on aptitude, it can be jarring to realize that the workplace doesn’t also operate this way. Fortunately, many people get a raise each year, just…
Read MoreThe Correct Way to Handle a Social Media Controversy with Your Employees
While American political and social debates have always been contentious, social media appears to have turned up the heat on issues that used to be talked about mostly around the kitchen table. A side effect of online debates has been the “outing” of various employees as political activists. For instance, images of many Charlottesville protestors…
Read MoreWhich Trends Are Hot in Manufacturing Right Now?
While automation and connectivity are the bright, shiny objects being talked about all over the manufacturing world, there are big demographic trends emerging that could have much larger impacts than the latest bit of equipment to come down the pike. Here is a look at a few trends that should affect manufacturers in the coming…
Read MoreA Sure-Fire Job Offer Turns into Bad News – What Do You Do Now?
You had a great interview process and thought you were going to get a job offer. Maybe the company even said you were the front runner for the job. But something changed, and you never got that call telling you the job is yours. Did they already have someone in mind? Was there a budget…
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