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Preparing for the gig economy
Brian Stack EducationIt has been interesting to watch the job market change through the lens of many of my teacher friends who, for the duration of my 20 years in education, have taken part-time jobs to supplement their income. Today, technology has drastically changed the jobs I see them doing. For many, short-term jobs and projects known as "gigs" have started to replace the traditional job.
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Harvey, Irma slow job growth in September
Seth Sandronsky Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe jobless rate fell to 4.2 percent in September, but total nonfarm payroll employment fell by 33,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment dropped sharply in bars and food services, probably due to the impacts of Hurricane Irma in Florida and Harvey in Texas.
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Negotiating commercial leases: Is the asking rent too high?
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailFor many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate.
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6 clues that a job applicant won’t be a good fit
Anne Rose Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementYou're short-staffed and eagerly looking to hire new employees. Your goal is to vet the most qualified candidates and select the applicants that have the most valuable skills for your business and who will fit into your organization's culture and personality. Skills are an objective quality to assess which makes it a fairly easy appraisal.
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7 ways to be an outstanding diversity and inclusion ally
Simma Lieberman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAt some point in our lives, we all need an ally to support our ideas, decisions or dreams. Championing diversity and building inclusion means being an ally to people who are different.
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How office environments may affect decision‑making
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesOffice designers are familiar with the body of knowledge demonstrating how the design of office environments can influence key employee behaviors that impact business performance and earnings. Studies have shown that design choices can affect employee productivity, communication and knowledge sharing, creativity and innovation, and overall sense of job satisfaction and well-being, as well as rates of illness, absenteeism and retention.
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Get more out of open enrollment
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWould you rather go through your inbox, do your taxes, clean your toilet or research healthcare options? An Aflac survey from 2015 found a significant number of people would rank researching healthcare last on that list.
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Tips to nip awkward workplace situations in the bud
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementJen's perfume is bothering Carol. No one cares about Steve's six cats. Sue gets upset when John clears his throat so vigorously in meetings. As leaders, we often become the mediator of unusual interpersonal issues. Though we may want to ignore them, doing so can allow the situation to blossom into a real problem. Here are some tips to nip awkward situations in the bud.
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Infographic: Improving employee recognition
Reuben Yonatan Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIf you think workplace policies that benefit employees are just a feel-good measure for the employees, think again. Case studies show that reducing employee turnover costs can add up to a significant savings for businesses.
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Is your workplace undermining women?
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementBlatant sexual harassment and hostile work environments are making headlines a lot lately. Fortunately, most of us are not working in offices that reflect the extreme circumstances described in many of the complaints. Unfortunately, many of our offices are unwittingly unequal.
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