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Optimism vs. Pessimism - Research shows people can be successful with either mentality, but there are key differences to how they function best.
Effective Managers - There clearly are certain words and actions that allow managers to lead his or her employees to greater heights.
Planning for the New Year - The Quad offers their strategies and tips for anticipating the end of the...
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Compromise - As a leader or manager, is compromise a strength or a weakness?
Customer Service - Tips on providing quality service to customers, both outside your organization and within.
Making Decisions - Some items may not need approval, but there could be a conern over how much other employees are kept in the loop.
Giving Feedback - The hosts discuss the best and worst...
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Young People Saying "No" to Work - A difficult job market, concerns about debt, greater school requirements - all these are playing a factor in younger people holding off on their careers.
Out of Office Delegation - When an individual is going to be out of the office, it's imperative proper procedures are in place to keep things running smoothly.
Public vs. Private Company - Th...
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Absenteeism - A problem employers need to address.
Illness and Work - When is it best to stay home versus toughing it out and coming to work while you're sick?
Cross-Department Help - Tips on how to keep that person's manager in the loop as to not overstep processes and boundaries.
Remodeled Office Buildings - New trends are leaning toward open space and more natural ligh...
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Learning From Our Bosses - A leader's words and actions can teach direct reports plenty of lessons during their time together.
Receiving a Performance Review - Tips and best practices to make it a successful and productive tool for growth and development.
Giving a Performance Review - Why are they good for your professional growth and what tactic/skill do you use to help ease t...
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Commute Hurting Your Relationship - Due to a variety of potential factors, one's commute may negatively impact a relationship...the Quad dives in.
Who Sits Where - Does moving employees around on a regular basis increase productivity?.
Tips for Job Fairs - The hosts give their advice for success at a job fair, from dressing appropriately to strategies for conversations to the f...
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has a new model conciliation agreement for compensation in the 2013 Federal Contract Compliance Manual (see addendum A to chapter 8). Sandra Scott Zeigler, Esq., a recognized authority on Federal EEO enforcement with 25 years of experience divided equally between the EEOC and OFCCP, highlights the model and shares her perspective on what federal contractors should b...
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Stay-at-Home Parents - It can be a challenge to figure out the balance of parenting and continuing your career.
Hourly vs. Salary - Expectations are different depending on your status.
School and Work - Many individuals are taking longer in school or taking time off to work and avoid debt.
Work, Stress Management - The stresses of work can take its toll, so the QUAD offer...
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued their final rules on Section 503 regarding persons with disabilities and Section 4212 regarding protected veterans. Sandra Scott Zeigler, Esq., a recognized authority on Federal EEO enforcement with 25 years of experience divided equally between the EEOC and OFCCP, discusses how these new rules will impact employers beginning in 2014. You can also read Zeigle...
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Is Superficiality Good for You? - What really goes into decision making and our behavior at work?
First Day on the Job - Some great tips for all the new hires out there.
The "Write-up" - The Quad shares their experience and advice regarding the importance of write-ups.
Bring Your Parents to Work - A trend has emerged where people are bringing their parents into job interv...