In 2019 and 2020, users spent an average of 145 minutes per day on social media, according to Statista.
Social media is only one distraction of many, of course, but it’s a major one. So many productivity-eaters abound in …
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During the pandemic, we may believe our “real” lives are on hold. You may not know when or if you will return to your physical office. You may be waiting on your boss to decide if she’ll allow permanent remote …
In the face of rapid change, the era of experimentation and agility is being forced upon us, which is both exciting and scary. Instead of shying away from it, companies should learn to embrace this new world with a fresh …
Earning a last-minute interview is exciting, as it can mean that the hiring manager is eager to meet with you or wants to hire you for the position right away. Making it to the last-minute interview can also impress the …
There are 36 days between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. This end-of-year stretch can feel like a black hole for your job search and career. But like an actual black hole, it only seems empty. In fact, it’s packed with …
Lately there has been a lot of talk about artificial intelligence and how it could soon replace human workers in various industries, but it’s more likely that the future of HR will actually be more human-centric than ever before. But …
When you think of networking, you might envision a room full of people who don't know each other, making small talk, sipping cocktails, exchanging business cards, hoping to eventually making long-lasting connections. But networking can be much more than that. While networking …
The days of getting a degree and working in one field into retirement are long gone. While there’s no clear consensus as to the number, recent reports suggest that people now change careers several times throughout their professional lives. Such a …
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Do you put off work you know you’ll need to accomplish eventually, even if this habit increases pressure for you and others? Procrastination may seem like a way to avoid stress, but it’s more likely to …
Are recommendations on LinkedIn important? It’s true that the final hiring decision will not be made based on what a past client or coworker says about you. But your goal is to grab the attention of a recruiter way earlier …
