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Have You Become Underemployed?

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By simonstapleton on February 17, 2010  |  Comments 1

Have You Become Underemployed?

If you don’t know what being ‘underemployed’ means then join the club because it’s an emerging term since the recession. Simply, it’s when you’re working in a job way below your pay-level, capability or capacity. Is this you?

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Who Said that the Top Jobs Weren’t Advertised on Job Sites?

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By simonstapleton on January 29, 2010  |  Comments 0

Who Said that the Top Jobs Weren’t Advertised on Job Sites?

Well, actually, I did. But the world of jobhunting and recruitment is changing which ultimately gives us more choice. Let me show you what I mean…

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How to Maximize Your Performance Appraisal Score

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By simonstapleton on January 14, 2010  |  Comments 0

How to Maximize Your Performance Appraisal Score

Your Performance Appraisal is a point in time where a) you’re assessed on how well you have done against objectives you have been set, as well as b) it being an opportunity for you and your manager to provide feedback to each other about your behaviors, skills and achievements during the review period.

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Building Relationships for Your Pocketbook and Soul

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By simonstapleton on December 14, 2009  |  Comments 0

Building Relationships for Your Pocketbook and Soul

It’s not what you know, it isn’t even who you know, it’s WHO KNOWS YOU that counts today.

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Would YOU Give Someone a BAD Performance Appraisal?

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By simonstapleton on December 07, 2009  |  Comments 3

Would YOU Give Someone a BAD Performance Appraisal?

If you perform Performance Appraisals with your team, then it’s likely you have needed to give someone ‘bad’ feedback. But did you follow through? Giving someone a bad review is not easy (it’s hellish!) but it’s also very necessary if we have the reviewees best interests at heart.

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