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The Hidden Costs of Workaholism

Workaholism is the respectable addiction in our society but it's costing organizations in terms of loss of productivity, poor relationships and employee engagement. During this recession, with the increased pressure on workers to perform, the problem is getting worse.READ»

Kenan Samms
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Authors Share Insights on Career Success

In keeping with the overall theme of this blog, I decided to do a quick Q&A on career guidance with two authors of new career books. Ford R. Myers is the author of "Get the Job You Want, Even When No One's Hiring" (published in ...READ»

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Job Test Ruling May Create Hiring Havoc

Many employers across North America are cheered by the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark employment-discrimination ruling, as reported in the Wall Street Journal, July 1, 2009, in which the court ruled 5-4 in favor of white firefighters in New Haven, Connecticut, who challenged the city's decision to reject the results of a promotion exam because no black candidates scored well enough to advance.READ»

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Why Every CEO Needs A Coach

CEO or executive coaches are now commonplace in organizations because CEOs recognize the demands and stress of the job require it. Smart CEOs understand their longevity and success may depend on a dynamic and productive partnership with a coach.READ»

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Can Positivity Increase Productivity?

Can a positive frame of mind and emotional state improve an individual's performance on the job and in relationshipsour emotions are connected to our outlooks via a cause-and-effect relationship. The answer is yes! As positivity (as defined as love, joy, gratitude, serenity, hope and optimism) flows through our hearts, it simultaneously broadens our minds, allowing us to see the forest and the trees.READ»

Kenan Samms
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Keep June's Jobless Data in the Rear View

With job losses in nearly every industry, the June unemployment numbers (9.5% unemployment rate, 467K jobs lost) show that the already tough job market has some distance to go before turning the corner. Hopeful signs exist, but people ...READ»

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Should I Find a better career?

It's a recession -- but I don't like my job. Now what?READ»

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The Chemistry of Stress and Manager Behavior

Under stress, hormones such as cortisol surge and severely affect people's reasoning and cognition. When both employees and managers are under stress, their cortisol levels are creating both an opportunity to take action, or conversely "be frozen," in a stressful state.READ»

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Give Away Your Network

It has often been said that your network is your net worth. It can be your greatest asset in developing a successful career, social life. But of more importance, you are in service to others. All too often, people define networking as a transactional relationship--when you connect other people together, you expect to be repaid in some form for it. In fact, the phrase, "you owe me one" is often heardIt’s discovering what you can do for someone else. In other words, networking is not about you and how others can help you. Instead, it’s about others and how you can help them.READ»

Kenan Samms

How Does GPA Stack Up in the Real World?

You might ask yourself, how important is my grade point average when searching for a job? In some aspects – it is not to be overlooked.  If the applicant has recently graduated, is seeking entrance into a top corporation, is ...READ»

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