by: Jennifer Weinstein 1. Programs to reduce loneliness. A recent Harvard Business Review articlehighlights that “Loneliness and weak social connections are associated with a reduction in lifespan similar to that caused by smoking 15 cigarettes a day and even greater than that associated with obesity.” With the rise of open work spaces designed to promote in-the-moment collaboration, […]

by Samantha McLaren October 17, 2017 The interview process can make or break a candidate’s decision to join your company: 65% say a bad interview experience makes them question whether they want the job at all. As a recruiter, you want to make sure your interview process is set up for success. The questions is: what do candidates […]

October 12, 2017 Written by: Dr. John Sullivan Any recruiter or hiring manager would be crazy not to consider a recruiting approach that could double the value they bring to the company. Well, this amazing result can be obtained by hiring individuals that have what is known as a “steep career trajectory” or high potential […]

by Kevin Delaney (Originally Published on June 9, 2015) When you hear the name Walt Disney many words spring to mind – imagination, innovation, creator of the happiest place on earth… overwhelmed, failure, emotional wreck usually don’t make the list. Yet in the pursuit of his dream, Walt Disney found himself at the end of […]

by: Simply Hired Staff One of the favorite questions of interviewers across industries and job positions is asking candidates to name their personal and professional strengths and weaknesses.  An applicant’s ability to identify their areas of excellence and improvable traits demonstrates critical thinking skills, higher level analytical ability and on the spot conversational know how. While […]

BY PAUL FALCONE So much is being written about Generation Y, a.k.a. the “Millennials” and the “Next Generation,” in terms of their influence in the workplace and on society overall, and for good reason: There are 90 million Millennials that were born roughly between the years of 1980 and 2000, and this massive demographic bubble […]

CARLY OKYLE Assistant Editor, Contributed Content These days, it takes more than a resume to stand out in a competitive job market. A profile that grabs attention on professional network site LinkedIn could make a difference.

    Being a manager early on in your career isn’t always easy, especially if you’ve never been in charge of others before. Imposter syndrome is real, and sometimes, you might find yourself running a meeting with people above you in both age and experience level thinking, “Am I ready for this?” That’s what happened to Vinit […]

By Christina DesMarais CREDIT: Getty Images Looking into a crystal ball isn’t exactly a scientific thing to do, but if you ask the right kinds of smart people you can get a pretty good idea what’s likely to come down the pike. And considering every company on the planet is alive thanks to the selling of […]

By Christopher Mele Job seekers at an employment fair in San Marcos, Calif. Credit Sandy Huffaker/Corbis, via Getty Images Days have passed since your job interview, and no one’s called or emailed. Later, you learn someone else was hired for the position. You were sure you aced the interview and would advance to the next round, […]