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Ten Things I Couldn’t Care Less About When I’m Hiring

By Nicki Sanders | Aug 3, 2016 | Comments Off on Ten Things I Couldn’t Care Less About When I’m Hiring

  Ten Things I Couldn’t Care Less About When I’m Hiring By Liz Ryan, Forbes Contributor   I write about bringing life to work and bringing work to life.   Hiring people is such an organic and human activity, it kills me to see how many companies do it badly. They try to make recruiting […]

Don’t Hire An Intern When You’re Desperate

By Nicki Sanders | Aug 1, 2016 | Comments Off on Don’t Hire An Intern When You’re Desperate

  Hiring is the most important component of your internship program.  Please don’t rush the hiring process.  Finding the right intern can help you increase your productivity and profits while training the next generation of super employees.   I understand that you are busy and need additional support. I understand that you may be so […]

5 Ways to Show Your Intern That You Are Listening

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 29, 2016 | Comments Off on 5 Ways to Show Your Intern That You Are Listening

  Communication is important both personally and professionally. Communicating effectively is essential for a productive work environment but can often be difficult and therefore takes practice.   Interns may feel intimidated about expressing themselves to their manager and coworker.  Here are 5 ways to keep the lines of communication open and show your intern that […]

Should Unpaid Internships Exist?

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 27, 2016 | Comments Off on Should Unpaid Internships Exist?

  Are Unpaid Internships Ever OK? Silicon Valley Workforce Expert Says It’s Not Worth The Risk Samantha Drake, Forbes Contributor   Internships have become a significant part of college for many students, giving them practical, real-world experience to put on their entry-level resumes. But large companies with deep pockets have repeatedly run into trouble for […]

5 Ways to Reward Your Interns

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 25, 2016 | Comments Off on 5 Ways to Reward Your Interns

  Whether launching a new initiative, completing a big project, or exceeding sales projections, interns work hard.  Just like regular employees, interns deserve to be rewarded for a job well-done. Here are 5 ways to reward your intern. A financial bonus (especially if the internship is unpaid) An unscheduled day off Recognition in a company […]

Are You Receptive to Negative Feedback?

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 20, 2016 | Comments Off on Are You Receptive to Negative Feedback?

  How To Give Negative Feedback To Your Boss: Four Gates Of Communication By Michael S. Solomon   Giving negative feedback to your boss is a delicate art. We all feel the need to give feedback to a superior now and again, but many of us shy away from it because we don’t want to […]

10 Characteristics of a Toxic Work Environment

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 18, 2016 | Comments Off on 10 Characteristics of a Toxic Work Environment

  Manager – A person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff; One who handles, controls, or directs, especially, one who directs a business or other enterprise  Poor communication Low staff motivation Lack of trust and team cohesion Illegal or immoral activities Constant interruptions and distractions Bullying, harassment or blackmail Inconsistent […]

Can I Help You Develop Your Internship Program?

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 15, 2016 | Comments Off on Can I Help You Develop Your Internship Program?

  In 2014, new internship guidelines were issued by the US Department of Labor.  Are you aware of the changes? Ignorance can be costly. Companies have been successfully sued by their former interns in recent years. Don’t let this happen to you.   I also encourage not to let the guidelines scare you away from […]

Interns Fired For Requesting Changes to Dress Code

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 13, 2016 | Comments Off on Interns Fired For Requesting Changes to Dress Code

I was fired from my internship for writing a proposal for a more flexible dress code by Alison Green  A note about this post, which is being linked to from all over the internet: This situation is not about “young people today.” The letter-writer’s generation is far from the first to bridle at dress codes or […]