Tag: Human Resources
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Women & Work 2014 – Professional Opportunities in an Informal Atmosphere
On Saturday 24th of May 2014, the largest German trade fair for women, Women & Work, took place in Bonn for the fourth time. Around 100 top employers turned up to answer questions on the topic of women and careers and offered visitors an excellent opportunity to network and acquire new contacts. For women, it…
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A Work-Life Balance, What Side Are You On?
These days a work life balance is considered pretty standard for many in the job industry. The term, which initially appeared in the 70’s, is nowadays highly regarded as a main job perk for most young professionals. First of all, thanks to the widespread use of technology and ever-more affordable gadgets it’s far easier for…
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5 Incredible Staff Perks That Save You Money
Being a small company doesn’t mean you need to scrimp when it comes to staff perks. You might not be able to offer your employees an in-house gym or childcare (e.g.Google) but there are plenty of affordable staff perks out there that work just as well. Just to clarify, by work we mean they actively…
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5 Common Things You Should Never Say to Your Staff.
Depending on your working environment, employer-staff interactions can range from a nod in the corridor, to (if you’re lucky) beers and foosball over lunch. Some employers find a sociable workforce unprofessional, others actively encourage it – and why not? Being pals with your employees doesn’t mean the job won’t get done. Happy staff are engaged…
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How to Engage Your Employees
In a recent Gallup study figures showed that over 52% of American workers are “not engaged” with their work, indicating that under half of the entire American workforce aren’t actually committed to their jobs. With studies proving that engaged workers have significantly higher productivity, less sick leave and far fewer safety accidents than their less-committed…