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Independent Contractors - Are They Classified Correctly?

Dec 30, 2015

If your company classifies any workers as "independent contractors”, now is the time to make sure you get that classification correct - or else...

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Employee Retention for 2016

Dec 29, 2015

With more than 20% of the workforce ready to change jobs are you prepared?

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NPR Morning Edition: Energy Workers Fear Layoffs

Dec 16, 2015

Brookwoods Group COO Debbie Milks is in NPR Morning Edition broadcasts, noting that some professionals are willing to take pay cuts to switch to an industry that is less cyclical.

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Proper Onboarding Can Make the Difference Between a “Bad Hire” and a “Superstar”

Aug 26, 2015

It’s possible to start with a great hire – a potential superstar – and transform them into a bad hire by shoving them through a bad onboarding process. Here's how to avoid that misstep.

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Real "Quality" is All About Your Customer

Aug 21, 2015

Author Jim Smith says that "quality" is more about delivering what your customers expect rather than adhering to a specific standard.

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Ten Behaviors of GENUINE People

Jul 1, 2015

It seems that truly genuine people are becoming harder to find. Here are ten attributes that may help you evolve to your most genuine self!

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Why Your Resume Is History

Jun 15, 2015

According to Cavazos, more than 500 years ago da Vinci drafted the first known cover letter, which he sent to the Duke of Milan. (We wonder whether it would make it through a keyword search program today!)

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Former Talent Acquisition Team Leader Talks About Using Recruiting Firms

Jun 8, 2015

Not only can engaging a recruiter save you money in the long run (check out our “infographic” showing how), but in the short run, it’s actually often faster and easier to find your ideal candidate using a recruiter than it is conducting the search process on your own.

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Thank-you Notes: How to Show Gratitude and Stand Out in a Crowd

Mar 22, 2015

Potential employers are getting texts every day. And they’re reluctantly hiring many of the senders anyway! But you’re going to be different, aren’t you? You’re going to do something unexpected that will give you an edge in landing the perfect job. Most potential employers appreciate a thank-you note, and it can make you stand out from the illiterate texting crowd.

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Three Heads ARE Better Than One:

Mar 19, 2015

Now that social media is a permanent addition to the recruiting tool belt, it’s more important than ever for the department seeking talent to work closely with HR to find and qualify candidates.

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