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Letter From the Director: Thoughts on the Covid-19 Outbreak
The current Covid-19 pandemic has forcefully come to the forefront of the nation鈥檚 psyche in relatively little time, rapidly鈥攁nd radically鈥攁ltering the rhythm of our lives. In less than two weeks, our work, school, and social schedules have been turned upside-down.
March 23, 2020Director's Corner
10 Tips for More Productive Meetings
We meet to focus skills, talents, and minds on things that bring success. In short, meetings are the heart of corporate communication, so a business that can鈥檛 hold productive meetings is akin to a standup comic who can鈥檛 write jokes.
March 13, 2020Leadership and Management, Process Improvement, Professional Development
How to Fight Employee Turnover by Showing Appreciation
It鈥檚 great when the bottom line and golden rule line up. For example, keeping good employees happy is cost-effective, and churn is costly.
March 10, 2020Human Resources, Leadership and Management
How to Sustain Workplace Health During Cold and Flu Season
The office is never fun during cold and flu season, but we have weapons in our war against disease. Whether you鈥檙e an office manager or an employee armed with rubbing alcohol, you can defeat viruses with some easy tactics.
March 9, 2020Human Resources, Professional Development
Can You Become a Paralegal with No Job Experience?
So, can you become a paralegal with no job experience as a paralegal? The short answer is yes and no. Keep reading for the long answer.
February 28, 2020Paralegal
Take Control of Your Career
Playing organized basketball as a young boy, I discovered the importance of pivoting. Sometimes, a well-executed pivot can be the catalyst for a great, but unexpected, play.
February 26, 2020Director's Corner
How Job Seekers Can Use Social Media to Evaluate Potential Employers
If you鈥檝e got access to a laptop and have a few hours on your hands, you can uncover key data about organizations. Let鈥檚 get started on these simple ways job seekers can use social media to evaluate potential employers.
February 21, 2020Professional Development
Top 5 Tips for PMP庐 Exam Prep
If you鈥檙e taking the Project Management Professional (PMP)庐 exam and want directions on how to prepare to earn the prestigious and lucrative designation, look to the Project Management Institute (PMI) for a simple and productive road map.
February 13, 2020Project Management
Resolve to Learn, Grow, and Improve
What鈥檚 your take on New Year鈥檚 resolutions? Do you find them a) helpful, b) useless, or c) a harmless annual ritual? Wherever you fall on the question, millions of people determine that some life aspect requires improvement and the time for action will take place when the calendar flips to January.
January 31, 2020Director's Corner
How to Find Job Openings with Social Media
If you鈥檙e job searching, we鈥檝e got good news: Employers are waging a war for talent, which means the odds are in your favor. A savvy social media strategy can help you land that dream position.
January 27, 2020Professional Development
How to Grow Your Professional Social Network (Without Being Annoying)
Connecting to industry leaders can feel tricky, but with the right tools and a solid grasp of social media etiquette, you鈥檒l effectively grow your professional network (without being annoying).
January 14, 2020Professional Development
6 Tips for Process Improvement: Applying Lean Six Sigma at Work
Lean Six Sigma is among the most popular management strategies used by businesses worldwide, improving performance by blending the methodologies of LEAN and Six Sigma.
January 8, 2020Process Improvement