It can be challenging to pinpoint why you're unproductive, especially when there're so many variables to consider. From Facebook notifications to a talkative co-worker, there are a number of distractions that can be keeping you from your work.
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In today's virtual world, there is little more important than setting yourself apart from the crowd in your professional life. Whether passively seeking a new job opportunity, expanding your network, or developing business leads, LinkedIn is the "must use" solution for personal and business branding. Whatever the end goal, creating a profile on this powerful tool is not enough. You need to master the art of "being found" and we can help.
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When you hear the term brand recognition, a short but notable list comes to mind - Nordstroms, Ritz Carlton, Apple, Starbucks. Why these particular names? The customer experience along with the merchandise is always exceptional. The staff are knowledgeable, helpful and focused on their customers. As a result, I along with millions of others, are extremely loyal customers. This customer experience is part of their "brand."
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 24 million children in America - one out of three - live in biological father-absent homes. It only seems fitting - this Father's Day - that we shine a light on dads and the impact they have in curbing society's worst social problems.
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While there is certainly no shortage of articles and reference material touting the importance of utilizing LinkedIn for both personal and professional reasons, many of its 300 million users (as of May 1, 2014) would still define their "LinkedIn Routine" as nothing more than accepting their most recent connection invites.
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Happiness, satisfaction, and engagement -- they are all important factors that HR and Management Teams consider on a regular basis. Or do they? All too often, companies consider these terms to be interchangeable when in actuality they are really quite different. An individual can be happy or satisfied without being truly "engaged” in their work or their organization.
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The last full week of April marks the annual observance of Administrative Professionals week and the Wednesday of that week honors Administrative Professionals Day. During this time period, if prompted to mention your favorite Administrative Professional, you may be quick to blurt out Karen Walker from "Will & Grace", Pam Beesly from "The Office", or maybe even Waylon Smithers from "The Simpsons". However, before you speak, you may want to bestow that honor on someone a little closer to home.
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As the proverb goes, "the early bird gets the worm". However, if you are like me and set a minimum of 7 alarms - at strategically placed locations around your bedroom - and still hit the snooze button multiple times each morning, then you may need a little more motivation than a proverb. Fear not deep sleepers, Greatist has put together the world's best guide to waking up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed every day. Read on to make it happen.
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As much as we may want to pretend otherwise, we live in a world that is completely fascinated with the private lives of other people. You might even admit that you've tuned into TMZ to watch the latest exploits of your favorite celebrity or gossiped a time or two about a close friend or coworker.
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St. Patrick's Day aside, March marks a very important annual event in organizations across the country - Employee Appreciation Day! Celebrated the first Friday in March, Employee Appreciation Day 2014 serves as an important reminder that nobody succeeds alone, we all have others that contribute to our individual and team accomplishments throughout our lives.
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Management & Leadership,
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