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How Important is an Organization’s WHY?

Ever since Simon Sinek’s 2009 TED Talk went viral, “finding your WHY” has become extremely fashionable for businesses of all sizes. For many business owners and leaders, Sinek’s video was their first encounter with the idea of leveraging the purpose behind an organization. And Sinek’s ideas, while not unprecedented, have had…

My First 100 Days at SoGoSurvey

Hello, everyone! I’m LeTeisha Newton, but you can call me Teisha (my dad only uses my full name when I’m in trouble!). As I look back over my time here at SoGoSurvey, it made me think about the incredible journey so far and I wanted to share that with you.…

Advice for Job Seekers in the Post-Pandemic Economy

When you hear that the job market is going through extraordinary times it can be cause for celebration or concern. Right now, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s really a little of both. This article shares insights on the current job market and tips for job seekers in…

How Companies are Stretching to Deal with Worker Shortages

Addressing the current worker shortage in the United States, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh described these as “unprecedented times.” Companies trying to deal with worker shortages have tried traditional approaches — and some extraordinary ones — to staff the business when short on employees. Here are some of the strategies businesses…

Make the Most of Your Employees’ Soft Skills

Though I was always proficient in my science and math classes growing up, I’ve never really been much of a STEM guy. Honestly, I don’t remember hearing the acronym during my time in high school at the turn of the millennium. Common usage of the term might be newer than…

How Work-Anywhere Momentum is Impacting Recruiting

The year 2020 changed many work environments and how jobs get done. Human resources teams weren't alone in scrambling to make a pandemic pivot. However, the widespread, rapid adoption of a work-anywhere approach continues to have reverberations for recruiting and hiring. Around the world, work environments are again opening their…

HR Trends in 2021 That Turned Management Thinking Upside Down

The pandemic’s impact on HR trends 2021 The COVD-19 pandemic altered our lives in significant ways, sending us into a new mindset called “social distancing” -- staying at home and avoiding crowds. This one event threw traditional HR trends to the curb. In its wake, employee onboarding and employee engagement…

Top Tips for Addressing Challenges in a Year-End Staff Review

As we continue our series on year-end clear-up projects, we turn our attention to our most important resources: our team members. While a staff review may seem like a big challenge to take on at the end of the year, it can also provide extremely valuable insights when done correctly.…

Top Tips for Starting Your First “Real” Job After Graduation

Graduating from college is daunting enough as it is, and with how crazy 2020 has been it's even more complicated. Many have to move back in with their parents and then join the job search, which can be a slog for many people (it definitely was for me). The job…

Hire Logic: Why So Many Profiles Fall Short

So many people are looking for jobs these days, and many of us are lucky enough to be hiring. So why is it so hard to find the perfect matches? I'm no longer a high school English teacher guiding students toward creating their first resumes and college applications. Still, as…

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