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Shaken Foundations in the Office

by Megan Bullard on March 4, 2010

Imagine experiencing one of the worst natural disasters in history and living to tell about it. Imagine the destruction and chaos that follows an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8. The people of Chile are desperately trying to regain control over the fallen regions of their nation, and while many would expect national unity in [...]

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Performing Under Fire

by Megan Bullard on February 17, 2010

The 2010 Winter Olympics began with an inspirational and impressive opening ceremony that highlighted the unity of countries worldwide. Thousands looked on as people from around the world gathered peacefully to celebrate the spirit of sportsmanship and the effort exhibited by the best athletes in the world. The torch relay came to a close as [...]

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Poor Management Leads to Spilt Milk

by Megan Bullard on February 15, 2010

Organizations need to recognize the importance of each frontline manager’s role and the effects that the manager has on the employees and company.
Effective frontline managers have the capability and interest to be effective managers, have clear goals and roles, understand the people they manage, understand themselves and how they impact their employees, have been trained [...]

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Going Gaga in the Office?

by Megan Bullard on February 3, 2010

The early part of the year marks the start of a new quarter for businesses, but in Hollywood it simply means that award season has arrived. Stars prep for hours in order to look their best on red carpets for cameras and fans. Each celebrity scrutinizes every inch of themselves to ensure that every angle [...]

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Stress Less

by Megan Bullard on February 1, 2010

Those suffering from stress generally don’t complain until their mental or physical health begins to suffer.
The new year is here, and 2010 already feels like it is in full swing. January is the month of resolutions and commitments. Individual resolutions range from losing weight to quitting smoking, but what kinds of resolutions do businesses make? [...]

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Pulling a Favre

by Megan Bullard on January 27, 2010

Adaptation is crucial in business. People must adapt their skill sets and personality traits in order to blend with their work cultures. Unfortunately, adaptation can only get you so far, and when the going gets tough, people’s natural instincts and behaviors get going. Brett Favre is the perfect example: The man has one of the [...]

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Detect the Best Talent with Screening (Part 4)

by Megan Bullard on January 5, 2010

Interviews often only allow interviewers to see how candidates act in formal settings; it is rare for a person’s true personality to show during a preliminary interview.
The final type of screening available is the personality test. Personalities within a workplace affect the productivity of teams as well as individuals. Some personalities are more difficult to [...]

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Detect the Best Talent with Screening (Part 2)

by Megan Bullard on January 5, 2010

Background checks exist to corroborate the facts on a person’s resume.
An essential step in the screening process is the background check. Some companies feel uncomfortable using this tool because they feel it invades the privacy of their employees. In reality, however, a background check could prevent you from hiring someone with a dangerous history or [...]

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Detect the Best Talent with Screening (Part 1)

by Megan Bullard on January 5, 2010

Just as airports need to screen passengers before they board their flights, companies should screen potential employees before hiring them.
The failed terrorist attack on Christmas day is a reminder that screenings don’t always tell us who’s safe and who isn’t. Despite high-tech security measures and uniformed officials, the terrorist still managed to get on a [...]

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Agree to Disagree, Find Diversity Before You Hire

by Megan Bullard on December 21, 2009

“Hiring someone who is opposed to your ideas is not the same as hiring someone who is opposed to you.”
Managers often forget that diversity is the key to success. It is typical for a manager to want to hire someone whose personality traits are similar to her own. But managers need to understand the difference [...]

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