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Things to Consider When Changing Career

Joseph Lalonde

For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. Nowadays, people change their careers frequently for personal and professional growth and to earn more money, but the last thing you want to do is sacrifice a good situation for more money or less flexibility. Photo by Javier Allegue Barros on Unsplash.

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Create Eagles – Not Ducks When it Comes to Policies

Great Leadership By Dan

Chris Edmonds : Most stupid policies don’t start out that way. In organizations, ducks are those employees who are bogged down in the stupid policies, i.e. rules that no longer serve. Ducks quack, “That’s not my job,” and “I’m sorry, that’s our policy,” and “My computer won’t let me remove that charge from your account,” etc.

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HR Policy Toolkit: Examples for Effective Policies

HR Digest

An HR policy toolkit is an essential tool for any organization that wants to create and write a new policy that supports its goals and values. This toolkit includes HR policies and procedures that cover a wide range of topics, including employee behavior, compensation, and benefits. What is an HR policy toolkit?

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Establishing a Career in Insurance

Strategy Driven

When you finally land a job and establish a career in insurance, it is ultimately rewarding. Exam The next step in launching a career in insurance is to study and prepare for the insurance license exam. Products Selling insurance products is another way of saying selling insurance policies.

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Consider a Garden Leave Policy as a Replacement for Your Noncompetes

HR Digest

A garden leave policy is standard at many high-profile organizations but they are not as common as non-compete clauses. HRDive believes that these policies could see great value as noncompete alternatives and we’re inclined to agree. Image: Pexels What Is a Garden Leave Policy?

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Peer Influence On Students’ Career Choices

The Horizons Tracker

When contemplating career choices, students commonly seek counsel from acquaintances, family members, and colleagues engaged in their desired professions. Research from Rensselaer explores how peers can influence the choices students make in terms of their careers.

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Career Opportunities With a Master’s in Education Administration

Strategy Driven

Those passionate about teaching and who want to make a difference in students’ future find this an ideal career choice. A master’s in education administration offers an opportunity to explore many career paths. These administrators may oversee financial aid, student affairs, or academic and career advising services.

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