Bad Meeting Mistakes: Are You Guilty?
Hate meetings? Most people do. Yet many managers spend at least 35 to 50% of their work hours in meetings. Your frustration may stem from the fact that many meetings are poorly... read more
Is It the Perfect Telecommuting Job? 7 Questions to Find Out
Telecommuting: the future or right now? Are your facing the prospect of telecommuting fulltime? If not, you might be soon. Dell, Inc. declared it wants half of its workforce... read more
Want to Make Remote Working Work? Do You Really?
While Austin has been named the telecommuting capital of the country, not all of its employers are enthusiastically on board. Last year IBM, which is a major Austin employer,... read more
Is the Cover Letter Dead?
The demise of the cover letter is a polarizing topic. Some hiring managers will tell you it’s worthless and others will tell you they won’t consider a job applicant without... read more
Think Before You Counteroffer Because Only 10% Succeed
Competition for top talent has reached epic proportions. So, when a great employee puts in their notice for another job, it may seem smart to try to counteroffer, right? Not... read more
5 Ways to Lose a Job Offer After Nailing the Interview
Imagine this: You’re finishing up a job interview, and the hiring manager leans back and says, “Love that you’re a former bowling pro. It’ll be great to have another... read more
A Surge of I-9 Audits Is Coming
Brace yourself: An increase in I-9 audits isn’t just talk, it’s happening. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reports it has already opened more worksite investigations... read more
Looking for a Side Hustle? Take This Advice
At least one in every three U.S. workers now freelances or contracts. By 2020, that number is projected to rise to 43%. Many of these jobs are considered “side hustles”... read more
Are 1/3 of Your Jobs Filled by Employee Referrals?
Outside recruiters are essential for certain job openings and situations but, for at least one-third of hires, the best place to start for a high-quality candidate pool is with... read more