Most of the attention in human resources tends to be focused on the for-profit sector; however, there's a potentially greater need in the non-profit world to put money and training into effective HR strategies, recruiting and hiring. Lisa Brown Morton, president and CEO of Nonprofit HR, tells Tim Muma about the variety of challenges that exist in relation to human resources and non-profits. Lisa also gives some insight into...
Whether it has to do with a more personal matter, a business-related complaint, or potentially firing someone, there are countless difficult conversations that need to be had at work. Jim Webber, a professional with more than 25 years of experience as an employment lawyer and human resources manager, gives us some tips on how to handle various situations, big or small. He tells Tim Muma how a personal issue needs a differen...
With a significant number of American workers feeling disengaged at work, the problem of employee demotivation is widespread. While you may have a general idea of what motivates you in your career, now may be the time to explore your motivations in depth. In this podcast, Chester Elton, co-author of “What Motivates Me: Put Your Passions to Work,” explains the research he and co-author Adrian Gostick conducted on more than 8...
For some job seekers, hearing the word “overqualified” during a job interview is a huge fear. Whether you’re a mature worker who is hoping to “scale back” in your career or someone who is switching industries and wants to start off in an entry-level position, understanding how to avoid the “overqualified” designation can be helpful. Jeri Hird Dutcher – National Award-winning Certified Resume Writer, and Certified Career and...
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Email Management Tips - The use of email is rampant in the workplace, so it's important to have a plan to make sure you don't miss anything and remain professional in your work. Here are some practical pieces of advice
Off-Limit Topics for Advertising - During the Super Bowl, an ad ran that had a young child talking about his death, complete with disturbing images of potential accidents...
Being assertive at work can be an important part of your career development. The delicate balance between being too passive or too aggressive may take practice and effort, but the outcome is often worth the hard work. Melody Wilding, licensed social worker and founder of her self-named career-coaching firm for young professional women and female entrepreneurs, joins LJNRadio to explain the techniques of being more assertive...
You never know what path your career will take, but the key is to adapt and take advantage of the opportunities you're afforded. Despite a a challenging shift in perspective, Sarah Bird went from law to tech and has worked her way into the role of CEO at Moz. Sarah shares her experiences with Tim Muma, describing why she made the switch, how the rise to CEO occurred, and offering the listeners some career advice based on he...
Women often face a variety of unique challenges when it comes to their careers, whether it's finding a passion, advancing in their profession, or finding a quality work-life balance. Ms. Career Girl looks to guide these professional women with insight, inspiration and motivation from successful individuals, in an effort to give their readers a chance at "having it all." Jason Batansky, Abbi Gabasa and Alissa Trumbull give T...
The hidden job market is the world’s worst kept secret, but many still wonder how they can effectively utilize it to find a job in today’s competitive employment atmosphere. Debra Feldman, Executive Job Search Agent at JobWhiz, knows the secret to harnessing the power of the hidden job market. Join her and host Cady Chesney as they dive into tips and strategies for effectively utilizing the hidden job market.
For a multitude of reasons, you may not have been able to finish your bachelors or post-graduate degrees. But leaving this information off of your resume could show a gap in your work history, or relevant experience that would assist you in getting a job. So what do you do? Tune in to find out from Peggy Koch, a senior staffing manager at Key Resource Group with over 15 years of experience in recruiting!