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The Wisdom Wave: Preparing for the Surge of Senior Professionals.

Rich Gee Group

This is up from 16% in 2011. The Changing Face of the Workforce The workforce is aging, driven by longer life expectancies and evolving career paths. Strong Work Ethic: Many older workers were raised in eras where a strong work ethic was highly valued. By 2030, 25% of the US workforce will be over the age of 55.

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From The Bench To The Boardroom

Eric Jacobson

In the new book, From the Bench to the Boardroom , Michael MacDonald shares his journey from humble beginnings in the outskirts of Philadelphia, to his college basketball career at Rutgers, to executive positions at Xerox and Medifast. As an business executive, he found the perfect environment to apply these skills.

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Business Proverbs and BS | In the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife

by John • September 26, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership • 3 Comments. Ultimately, customers will respect you for your honesty and your service ethic; if they don’t. On the other hand, if your boss is the one spewing the BS, then the most prudent career move is to grin and count to 10 under your breath.

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Slow Down. You Move Too Fast. | Rich Gee Group

Rich Gee Group

The questions raised: in a common place environment at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty? Joshua Bell playing incognito in the Metro Station was organized by the Washington Post as a part of a social experiment about perception, taste and people’s priorities. Do we stop to appreciate it? Establish A Contract With Your Team.

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Navigate Your Path to Success

Women on Business

Don’t you wish you had a GPS for your life and career? Wouldn’t it be great to simply plug in your dreams or goals for your life and career and have someone tell you in a very confident assuring voice how to get there? A “GPS Buddy ” could make a huge difference in how well you navigate in 2011 toward your life and career goals.

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5 Tips On How To Treat New Employees.

Rich Gee Group

So your job is to get them to open up, deal with any objections, and help them acclimate to their new environment. Having someone who listens is critical at this juncture — the weekend is the decision-point for most executives — whether to stay or flee. Extreme Mojo (or Driving On The Corporate Autobahn). Establish A Contract With Your Team.

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Five Strategies for Hiring Success

Chart Your Course

With the volume of social media and online networking and career sites, connecting with workers is only a matter of searching profiles or placing ads. The National Association of Colleges and Employers estimates the average cost-per-hire in 2011 and 2012 was $5,100. I think the veil is quickly being lifted on this one.

Strategy 196