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How to Create a Successful Internship Program

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 22, 2018 | 0 Comments

  How to Create a Successful Internship Program By Matt D’Angelo, Business News Daily   Interns have long been deemed the coffee runners and paperwork jockeys of the office, but enlightened employment trends have led to internships that emphasize fresh perspectives and skill building, instead of low-level grunt work.   At smaller companies, interns can […]

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Why Being a Middle Manager Is So Exhausting

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 19, 2018 | 0 Comments

  Why Being a Middle Manager Is So Exhausting Eric M. Anicich and Jacob B. Hirsh   There is no shortage of advice for how to navigate power dynamics within organizations — from managing toxic or exceptionally gifted subordinates to dealing with unpredictable and narcissistic bosses. Researchers have devoted entire careers to systematically cataloging the […]

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Five Lessons From A Bad Boss

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 17, 2018 | 0 Comments

  Five Lessons From A Bad Boss Dede Henley Forbes Contributor   Another day, another struggle convincing yourself to pull it together, show up for work and do everything you can to avoid the fallout from your toxic boss. There’s not much relief at the end of the day either since you can’t help but […]

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Employee Crises and Emergencies Come With The Management Territory

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 15, 2018 | 0 Comments

  Many of us work hard to keep our personal lives separate from our professional lives. That is probably a good idea in most instances. As a manager, however, you need to know that at some point, your staff’s personal lives will impact business operations. Your job as a manager is to ensure that the […]

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To Cope with Stress, Try Learning Something New

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 12, 2018 | 0 Comments

  To Cope with Stress, Try Learning Something New By Chen Zhang, Christopher G. Myers, and David M. Mayer   Stressed. Anxious. Exhausted. Drained. This is how many employees feel at work due to stressors like longer work hours, more-frequent hassles, the need to do more with fewer resources, and so on. Such work stress […]

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Five Reasons Why Travel Is Good For Your Mental Health

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 10, 2018 | 0 Comments

  Five Reasons Why Travel Is Good For Your Mental Health By Noma Nazish, Forbes Contributor   What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when I say ‘travel’ – Vacation? Meeting new people? Or maybe, Instagrammable sunsets? While traveling can be exciting and exhilarating, it’s so much more than sipping margaritas on a sun-soaked […]

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In Reflection Mode

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 8, 2018 | 0 Comments

  December 31st is too late to plan your goals for the new year! October 1st marked the beginning of the 4th business quarter. I am currently in preparation and reflection mode.  I am focusing on my mindset to strengthen and grow my business in 2019. I am currently rereading what I consider a classic, […]

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15 Warning Signs of Professional Burnout

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 5, 2018 | 0 Comments

  You’ve heard the phrase “work hard, play hard” but are you following that advice? Most of us are managing multiple varied responsibilities and are busier than ever before.  Because of our hurried lives, we often do not make self-care a priority. Chronic stressors over an extended period that lead to exhaustion, lack of interest, […]

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25 Employee Engagement Survey Questions

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 3, 2018 | 0 Comments

  Employee engagement and feedback are essential to retaining quality staff. Here are 25 questions you can ask to solicit input and feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of your company.   What do you think are our top 3 core values?   How would you describe our work environment?   On a scale of […]

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