Social media is becoming an ingrained part of our lives — and our careers. With so much information available in the public domain about many of us, it is easy for almost anyone to do a quick search online and see what you’re up to. Read More
A culture that encourages ownership also fosters a sense of employee investment; therefore our employees take pride in their work and value the footprint that they are able to leave on the company. I’ve managed to do this by creating a few key initiatives...(find out more). Read More
What are the pros and cons of hiring employees vs independent contractors? One in three businesses fail a worker classification audit- do you understand the legal implications? Read More
Being harsh towards one’s subordinates is often encouraged in Japanese culture, and a blind eye is turned toward yelling and other harsh treatment. For many Japanese, a tough boss is the only kind of boss they have ever had, so this kind of management style seems normal to them. Read More
Working from home is being called the greenest improvement in the workplace and is listed by analysts as amongst the most eco-friendly business movements today. Read More
Money is obviously important but most evidence suggests that it is not a major motivator in the long term. To demonstrate this you can ask yourself “Why do so many wealthy people still continue work when they have no financial need to carry on working?” Read More
It sounds great when you as a manager say that your door is always open for your employees. But you might end up wiht working inefficiently. How can you be reachable at all times, but not always available to talk? Read More
Is your small business getting ready to hire? Looks like plenty of them are. Small business created about 65,000 new jobs in March—the highest single-month growth rate in more than two years, according to the Intuit Small Business Employment Index, which measures employment trends among businesses Read More
Non-Japanese employees of Japanese firms frequently mention the penchant that many Japanese managers have for public criticism. Whereas Americans would prefer to receive negative feedback in private, Japanese seem to prefer to give it in public.

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Review of Unrabble a resume management and recruitment software that simplifies the HR recruitment process. Read More
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