Robin Ryan’s 60 Seconds and You’re Hired!—Book Overview

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Can you nail a job interview in just one minute? How do you negotiate compensation? What if you have an employment gap? Career counselor Robin Ryan’s 60 Seconds and You’re Hired!, reveals the secrets to capturing an interviewer’s attention in the crucial first minute. The book offers proven strategies for everything from proper dress codes to salary negotiations, helping job seekers transform their interview performance. Read below for our brief overview of 60 Seconds and You’re Hired!.

Time Management and Productivity: Balancing Work and Rest

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Why do traditional workdays feel so draining? What if there was a better way to structure your time for maximum impact with less effort? In their book 10x Is Easier Than 2x, Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy revolutionize time management and productivity concepts by challenging the conventional 9-to-5 workday model. They focus on strategic time blocking and intentional rest periods to achieve extraordinary results while working fewer hours. Find out how restructuring your schedule can transform your productivity.

How to Overcome Challenges at Work: Competition & Transitions

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What makes certain leaders stand out in today’s competitive business world? Do you need to know how to overcome challenges at work? In his book Leading, Alex Ferguson shares advice on managing competition and navigating organizational change. The lessons drawn from his tenure at Manchester United offer practical strategies for modern business leaders facing similar challenges in their professional environments. Discover Ferguson’s time-tested principles of leadership.

How to Build a Self-Sustaining Business In 3 Helpful Steps

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Do you want to build a business that runs smoothly without your constant involvement? What if you could create exponential growth while working less? Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy’s book, 10x Is Easier Than 2x, reveals the blueprint for creating a self-sustaining business that operates efficiently without micromanagement. They help entrepreneurs delegate effectively, develop strong leaders, and foster a culture of continuous growth. Continue reading to learn how to turn your company into a thriving enterprise.

The History of Burnout: Which Generation Had It Worse?

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How has society’s understanding of exhaustion evolved over centuries? What makes today’s digital workplace uniquely exhausting? While we’ve suffered from exhaustion throughout history, today’s version is different. Often seen as workplace burnout, it’s exacerbated by digital overload and the blurring of lines between work and home life. Continue reading to learn about the history of burnout and what can be done to lessen the severity.

How to Start a Career: Find Your Place in a Powerful Department

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Do you want to kick your career off to a good start? What type of department should you join when you’re looking for a job? When it comes to having a successful career in which you can gain power quickly and consistently, making an informed decision on where to begin is vital. Jeffrey Pfeffer has advice for making a fresh start, whether for people beginning a career or transferring to a different company. Let’s look at how to start a career and get into the department with the most power.

How to Stand Out at Work: 2 Traits of Valuable Employees

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Do you want your boss to see the value you bring to work? How can you break the rules in a good way? Once you’ve started your career, it’s time to start building power within your organization. To do this, Jeffrey Pfeffer says you need to find a way to stand out from your competition, which requires you to be unafraid to do two things: Ask for help from your superiors, and break the rules.  Continue reading to learn how to stand out at work.

Building Professional Relationships: Quantity Over Quality

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Why should you build professional relationships? How can you make connections outside of your normal social circle? Jeffrey Pfeffer argues that your networking should prioritize building “weak ties” with as many people as possible. This means casual relationships that don’t involve too much interaction. Here’s how you can make several relationships that will move your career in the right direction.

3 Disadvantages of Power: Why It Can Be a Curse

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When does power become a bad thing? How does power create trust issues? Though obtaining power is good for you and your career, there are significant downsides to power, says Jeffrey Pfeffer. He argues that the positives of power outweigh the negatives, but you should still be aware of the potential price you may have to pay when seeking power. Let’s go over three major disadvantages of power below.

Should Companies Offer Pet Benefits? The Pros and Cons

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What’s driving the surge in pet-related workplace benefits? What do the policies include—and who’s pushing back? From “paw-ternity leave” to pet bereavement time, companies are offering an expanding menu of pet benefits, sparking debate over whether employers are going too far in accommodating workers’ relationships with their pets in the United States. Continue reading to learn more about the increase in pet perks and why some are against them.