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Not Just an Annual Review: It’s So Much More

Julie KantorAugust 11, 2015 In my business, we consult with many interesting organizations—ranging from well-known, publically-traded companies to professional service firms, non-profits, and media giants. There are many lines of inquiry thrown around during a consulting session. Consider these: How do we evaluate performance properly? How do we handle an underperforming employee? How do we … Continue reading Not Just an Annual Review: It’s So Much More →

How Do You Restrict An Author To Just One or Two Categories On WordPress?

WordPress

Vishnu SupreetAugust 3, 2015 Generally, a large percentage of successful websites are multi-author sites. This is true because you need more than one author to create content to satiate a hungry readership. Also, because writers tend to specialize in one or at best a few niches, it is a good idea to have different … Continue reading How Do You Restrict An Author To Just One or Two Categories On WordPress? →

Why Multi-Channel Retail Stock Management Might Just Be the Holy Grail…

Retail Marketing

Ian NewcombeJuly 4, 2015 The quest for the perfect multi-channel retail stock management system begins and ends with inventory. Every item on every shelf represents cash that’s working for your business, but is that cash working as efficiently as it could be? Too much stock means cash is idle, while too little stock loses you … Continue reading Why Multi-Channel Retail Stock Management Might Just Be the Holy Grail… →

How To Find Your Motivation When You ‘Just Don’t Want To’

Productivity

Kenna GriffinJune 13, 2015 We all have days when we just don’t want to. I’m having one of those days today. It started with text before 6 a.m. from my son, who was staying the night with a friend. He had a stomach ache and soon started vomiting. I got him home and in bed … Continue reading How To Find Your Motivation When You ‘Just Don’t Want To’ →

LinkedIn Myths: LinkedIn is Just a Super-Sized Job Board

James PotterJune 1, 2015 We often have people tell us how they think LinkedIn works and it is not always correct. There are a lot of myths about what it takes to make LinkedIn work so we have created a series of blog posts to dispel the most common myths we see. Myth #7: LinkedIn … Continue reading LinkedIn Myths: LinkedIn is Just a Super-Sized Job Board →

Using Your Resume For More Than Just Job Boards

Career Development

Amanda ClarkMay 26, 2015 Oftentimes when people think of applying for jobs, one of the first things that comes to their mind is job boards. These online resources have become a staple when it comes to employment. Not only is this where many employers turn to post available openings, it is where job seekers go … Continue reading Using Your Resume For More Than Just Job Boards →

Why Purchased Email Marketing Data Just Doesn’t Work

Email Marketing

Adam BaetuMay 18, 2015 A key element of any successful email marketing campaign, along with the message and the creative side of things, is data. You need accurate, up-to-date lists of targeted recipients, and you should ideally be growing your lists all the time. Buying data is easy, but it’s a huge mistake Whether launching … Continue reading Why Purchased Email Marketing Data Just Doesn’t Work →

10 Annoying Grammar Mistakes To Avoid When Writing Just About Anything

Blogging

Shelley PringleMay 14, 2015 I’m not actually that good with grammar. I certainly don’t consider myself a stickler or anywhere near the level of an expert when it comes to the finer points of the English language. I often refer to Grammar Girl (or my handy Canadian Press Style Guide) to avoid common pitfalls of … Continue reading 10 Annoying Grammar Mistakes To Avoid When Writing Just About Anything →

14% Of Zappos Staff Quits (Which Is Just Fine For Employee Engagement)

Employee Advocacy

George JacobMay 12, 2015 Customer experience darling Zappos recently reported 210 of its employees have resigned. That’s about 14% of their workforce. The exodus stems from an ultimatum issued by CEO Tony Hsieh early this past April. That number might seem shocking at first glance, but in terms of employee engagement strategy, it’s not so … Continue reading 14% Of Zappos Staff Quits (Which Is Just Fine For Employee Engagement) →

Don’t Just Survive Boring Meetings, Conquer Them!

Productivity

Arthur KimMay 10, 2015 Corporate America is obsessed with meetings. They drag on endlessly, accomplish very little, and people seem to show up just to grab a free lunch, avoid getting in trouble, or for personal, political reasons. At my previous position, there were days where I had to attend over seven and a half … Continue reading Don’t Just Survive Boring Meetings, Conquer Them! →