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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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8 Ways To Create an Extra Hour in Your Day

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By simonstapleton on November 29, 2009  |  Comments 0

8 Ways To Create an Extra Hour in Your Day

Could you use an extra hour in the day? Want to know how to create one? Here are 8 tips to materialize another 60 minutes in your day without too much compromise.

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Write For Me!

Write For Me!

Do you have talent as a writer and have a passion to share your knowledge and experiences in the workplace? Then Write for Me!

January 29, 2010 | simonstapleton | Comments 0
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Benchmark Your Salary, Post-Recession

Benchmark Your Salary, Post-Recession

OK, we’re still not out of the woods yet, but isn’t it a good time to compare your salary now against the market benchmark? Here is how to do it.

January 15, 2010 | simonstapleton | Comments 0
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Your Job Search: Do Jobsites Serve Your Location Well?

Your Job Search: Do Jobsites Serve Your Location Well?

If you’re conducting a job search, I’ve added a new job listing widget, which should be showing you job vacancies from your area. Question is, does it serve your location well?

December 02, 2009 | simonstapleton | Comments 0
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To Totally Rock Your Performance at Work, Your Self-Esteem is Key

To Totally Rock Your Performance at Work, Your Self-Esteem is Key

The Key Influencing Factor in your performance at work is not your skills, your status, your experience. It isn’t even who you know, or who knows you. All these things are important, but there is something fundamental that is required to make all these things attain value. It is your Self-Esteem.

November 30, 2009 | simonstapleton | Comments 0
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Stunning New Desktop Wallpapers from National Geographic

Stunning New Desktop Wallpapers from National Geographic

Most wallpapers that our IT departments add onto our desktops are… well… lame. And who wants a desktop that looks like that loser’s over there too? Now you can download exquisite wallpapers from the National Geographic website.

November 25, 2009 | simonstapleton | Comments 0
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10 Great Desktop Gadgets

10 Great Desktop Gadgets

Whether it’s to kill boredom, impress your buddies, or to find that unique Secret Santa gift, desktop gadgets are without a doubt COOL. How many times have you seen one on a colleagues desk and thought ‘That’s awesome!’? Here is a round-up of ten such gizmos.

November 24, 2009 | simonstapleton | Comments 2
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5 Simple Things to Get Noticed in Your Workplace (#1)

5 Simple Things to Get Noticed in Your Workplace (#1)

We all want recognition as a great colleague, employer and corporate citizen, don’t we? (Even if it isn’t the ONLY thing we want recognition for!) Getting noticed is a sure-fire way of creating golden opportunities later on. This is the first of five simple tips on getting noticed.

November 23, 2009 | simonstapleton | Comments 0
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Avoid a Nightmare: Don’t Bungle Your Text

Avoid a Nightmare: Don’t Bungle Your Text

Have you ever texted (SMS from your cellphone) the person you’re moaning about, rather than to the person you intended? If you have, then you’ll know what an embarrassing, toe-curling nightmare it is.

October 28, 2009 | simonstapleton | Comments 0
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[Video] The Top 5 Reasons Why Graduates are Finding it Hard to Get Work

[Video] The Top 5 Reasons Why Graduates are Finding it Hard to Get Work

If you’re a graduate struggling to land your first job, then you really must watch this short video that shares some insightful research. Your struggle could be explained in a different and surprising way!

October 17, 2009 | simonstapleton | Comments 0
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10 ‘Funny’ Workplace Stories

10 ‘Funny’ Workplace Stories

Sometimes, a story is so unbelievable it must be true. Occasionally, we’ll read something that sounds so ridiculous, that you couldn’t make it up! Here are ten stories that will make you laugh and cringe…

September 29, 2009 | simonstapleton | Comments 2
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