Author: DAC
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How to pen the perfect thank you note for your boss
We’ve all heard about customer appreciation and employee appreciation, but what about boss appreciation? Bosses are people too, and just like the rest of us, they enjoy being recognized for the positive things they’re doing. So, when the opportunity presents itself, show them a little gratitude. Not only will your gesture be welcomed, it will […]
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5 essential items you need to decorate your office
If you’re like many nine-to-fivers, you spend a lot of time in your office. So why not make it a welcoming place where you feel happy and productive? When it comes to decorating your office, ideally, you want practicality as well as beauty. You can take the essentials that every office needs and tailor them […]
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How to celebrate office birthdays with a healthy twist
Birthday celebrations don’t have to wreak havoc on everyone’s health goals: they can be fun and festive occasions, and a great way for team leaders and coworkers to celebrate their colleagues. But how do you manage office birthdays in a fun yet healthy way? Here are four ways to celebrate office birthdays with a healthy […]
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7 tips that will help you communicate effectively on LinkedIn
I think we can all agree that LinkedIn is not like other social media networks. Twitter is seemingly open to everyone, and Facebook Pages and Groups are much easier to follow and engage with than LinkedIn’s personal profiles, company pages and even some groups (which used to be really easy to join, but now you have […]
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8 exciting welcome package ideas to inspire new hires
When it comes to recruitment, innovative companies like Google, Facebook and IBM have raised the bar for businesses all over the world. There is now more pressure than ever before – and higher expectations on both sides of the equation – to recruit and retain motivated, talented, and friendly employees. As such, the return on […]
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How to convince someone to hire you
You’ve landed an interview with your dream company. Now all you have to do is get them to hire you. You’ve got this because you’ve been practicing for this exact opportunity for a long time. You know how to research, you know your skills, you can talk about your successes without bragging, and you know […]
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These 5 powerful tweaks will make you a morning person
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, light from a rainbow is streaming in your window as you spring joyfully out of bed to begin your day. No? Ok, some people just seem to always wake up early on the right side of the bed. Their exuberant chatter is just annoying, isn’t it? The rest […]
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5 reasons you should be using LinkedIn’s mobile app
For a long time I avoided LinkedIn’s mobile app (because it sucked.) But I just started investing some time in it – and I have to say, LinkedIn’s been doing a lot of work to make their app a more user-friendly experience. So if you haven’t used your iPhone (as seen in the images below), […]
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How to deal with generational gaps in the workplace
Did you know that there can be up to five different generations in any given workplace? The players in your workplace could include: Traditionalists (born before 1946) Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Generation X (1965-1976) Millennials/Generation Y (1977-1997) Generation Z (after 1997) These vast generation gaps present both challenges and advantages. One one hand, when you have a […]
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Promote your business on LinkedIn with a little holiday cheer
I know LinkedIn doesn’t have the sex appeal of Instagram and isn’t as fun as Snapchat during the holidays (or ever), but don’t discount it – LinkedIn can be a powerful tool in your marketing arsenal! Here are three ways you can grow your business over the holidays with LinkedIn. A Christmas Carol for LinkedIn […]
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Why juggling is the new multi-tasking
Have you ever considered that multi-tasking might not be helping your productivity? I can hear you right now: “But I’m an admin! How can I get my work done if I don’t multi-task? And what’s the difference between multi-tasking and juggling? Aren’t they the same thing?” Actually, they’re not the same thing. Here’s how to […]
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5 apps and extensions that will improve your LinkedIn experience
With all the changes that LinkedIn is making right now, it is more important than ever to make sure you’re in control of your network. Rumor has it that LinkedIn is getting rid of its Advanced Search, Saved Search, Notes and Tagging features for the free account. (If you use Sales Navigator you should still […]