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If you were talking with a woman and noticed a splotch of red marker on her nose, would you tell her? You’re not alone if you would prefer to remain silent. A recent study looking at whether and why people give constructive feedback found that only four out of 212...

An article by Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Marie Chaker shared the results of a fascinating study titled "Look the Part? The Role of Profile Pictures in Online Labor Markets." After analyzing six months of data from Freelancer.com, the researchers, who are from...

Everyone makes mistakes — in fact, they’re necessary for improvement. Here are four kinds of mistakes you might experience at work, and how to bounce back and learn from each. Aha-moment mistakes. These happen when we do something as we intended, but later realize it...

There are many reasons why bosses set unrealistic goals. They may have heady aspirations and subscribe to the popular notion of “big, hairy, audacious goals.” Alternatively, they may be removed from day-to-day operations and not realize the logistical or...

You may be ready to get back to your regular schedule, yet there is a part of you that feels overwhelmed because you haven't been in your daily momentum in the past couple of days or weeks since the holidays, and now it is a new year, a new quarter, new month or new...

When it comes to getting the most from your team and delivering quality results, it’s up to organizational leaders to create the right environment for the job. As a leader, you have organizational oversight that allows you to optimize the workspace to get everyone’s...

The latest figures are closely watched by the Federal Reserve as it decides on how to handle interest rates in order to fight stubborn inflation. Read more here https://www.industryweek.com/talent/article/21278843/us-unemployment-ticks-down-as-hiring-accelerates

Of all the interview questions job applicants prepare for, the most obvious ones sometimes get the least attention. Yes, you came ready to share your biggest flaw, your greatest strength, a moment when you shined, and a concept you learned, but what do you do with a...

Manufacturers’ labor demand continues to outpace supply. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported nearly 600,000 job openings across the industry in June 2023, and with many skilled employees at or nearing retirement age, the gap is only widening. As hiring...