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Ways to Make the First Day at Work Successful

HR Digest

Your first day at work can be exhilarating, so follow these tips to set yourself up as a rising star in your company. Almost everyone has memories of the first day at a job, especially if you are starting afresh in the job market. All this is achievable if you plan ahead and do due diligence on what not to do and what to expect.

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Toxic Work Environments | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

In the text that follows you’ll find the truth about toxic cultures… A toxic work environment thrives off of everything that great leadership stands in opposition to. It’s also important to understand that a toxic culture cannot exist if toxic people are not allowed to take up residence.

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The Rainmaker 'Fab Five' Blog Picks of the Week - A Look Ahead at 2011

Sales Wolf Blog

Tim Tolan, Fistful of Talent : 2011: Implementing the NO IDIOT RULE Krista Ogburn Francis, Alive HR : To Resolve or Not to Resolve Ben Eubanks, UpstartHR : Put up or Shut up.  Last week I paused for a moment to look back at the year that was 2010.  Enjoy! .  Enjoy!  Enjoy!

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Walking Away from the Big Bucks in the Pursuit of True Balance.

Women on Business

– Martha Beck Not long ago, my career had been dedicated to sales, mentoring, coaching and leading an exceptional sales force. This due diligence included, setting a new household budget, moving investments, setting up a home equity line of credit, and finally, buying a new car (for the first time in 11 years!).

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9 Habits That Lead to Terrible Decisions

Harvard Business Review

Several years ago we came up with a great idea for a new leadership-development offering we thought would be valuable to everyone. We had research demonstrating that when people embarked on a self-development program, their success increased dramatically when they received follow-up encouragement. They called it “nagware.”

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The Stakeholders You Need to Close a Big Deal

Harvard Business Review

Every high-growth enterprise can name a moment of affirmation that changed everything – that first big win that established credibility and created the launching pad for what followed. Whatever the specific reason for endorsing a deal, the common thread is that champions are at a point in their career where they are willing to take a risk.

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How Freelancers Can Make Sure They Get Paid on Time

Harvard Business Review

Over 70% of freelancers have trouble getting paid at some point in their careers, according to research by the Freelancers Union , the non-profit group, that promotes the interests of independent workers. This requires due diligence, says Younger. Pearce recommends you “try to get as much money up front” as possible.