Job Skills

How to Beat Procrastination: Worst Things First
According to the American Psychological Association, chronic procrastination affects approximately 15-20% of adults in the general population. Blame technology, blame culture, blame a generation, but we’ve all succumbed...
Winning Friends and Influencing People With Communications Skills
Over 30 million people worldwide have read Dale Carnegie’s classic book detailing the art of communications skills and success in business and everyday life. With such a large...
Building Company Credibility for Leaders
According to Zippia, 90% of projects are finished late. This is largely due to the fact that employees are not psychologically engaged. This lack of engagement is often...
Land Your Next Job with a Strong Cover Letter
The average corporate job opening brings in 250 resumes. The recruiter has little time to sort through them and choose a handful of worthy candidates to interview. Most...
The Raise (and How to Get One)
It’s the one thing most people want, and think they deserve, but never ask for: a raise. Even when they possess the business skills to deserve one, most...

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Productivity in the Workplace: Tips from the Pros
The average person gets interrupted once every eleven minutes throughout the workday.  When these interruptions occur, it can take up to 15 minutes to re-engage with our tasks....
5 Easy Steps to Thrive from the Employee Feedback Process
Companies that successfully implement employee feedback programs regularly show a 14.9 percent lower turnover rate. When you are in a position to give informal, periodic feedback or a...
Solving the New Job Learning Curve
A New Job: The Unexpected Curve Amanda is starting her first day in a customer service agency. She’s been working in the industry for the last five years and starts...
5 Challenges of Starting a New Job
The challenges of starting a new job can be daunting, but they don’t have to be. Recognizing and preparing for them in advance can help you reduce your...
Internet Etiquette in the Workplace Every Professional Should Know
Understanding Internet etiquette, or Netiquette, can save you from many embarrassing mistakes in the workplace. Now that the average employee can spend their day immersed in emails, browsing...
When to Say “No” in the Workplace
Many workers pressure themselves to say “yes” in order to accommodate and serve others. According to The Wall Street Journal, people will say "yes" because saying no makes...