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How can I get my team to be more engaged?
How many team members do you think are engaged at work? How many are going through the motions? How many are disengaged? These are the hard questions facing leaders across the United States. This is because employees make crucial daily decisions that can affect their organization. That is why it isn’t very comforting to imagine […]
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Perception Perception is how sensory data is arranged, analyzed, and consciously experienced. Both bottom-up and top-down processes are involved in perception. The term bottom-up processing describes how perceptions are created from sensory information. The information we have, the experiences we’ve had, and the ideas we’ve had affect how we interpret those feelings. We refer to […]
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There is a current rise in demand for employees who possess skills focused on building up a work environment, even more so than the physical experience and knowledge one may have. This is because technical expertise does not make up for a lack of social etiquette in the workplace. There are underlying expectations for employees […]
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When a leader is not confident, it can cause organizational problems. This might take the form of postponed due dates for important projects, withholding critical information, or losing the trust of employees. Being a confident leader looks different to different people. When working to become a confident leader, you can do a few things, such […]
| READ MORE: Five steps to be a more confident leaderHow to budget for your first apartment
Freeeeeedom! That’s probably the thought echoing in your head if you’re about to move into your first apartment. Whether you’re moving out of your parents’ place, leaving campus housing, or simply going out on your own for the first time, signing the lease on your first place is an exciting milestone. But all that excitement […]
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Conflict in the Workplace No workplace is perfect. Everyone’s perceptions are different. This can cause workplace conflict. Conflict can lead to a toxic work environment. Mark Perna, a writer at Forbes magazine, wrote “toxic work culture is the #1 factor driving people to resign.” He defines the word toxic as an “unpleasant feeling.” Numerous things could cause […]
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After living in dorms for the first few semesters of college, it is normal for students to move off campus. When students do end up moving off campus, there can be a lot of fees that they were not ready for or even had no idea that they would be having to pay for. Sometimes, […]
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Defining Long-Term Investments In order to differentiate long-term investing from gambling, we first have to cover some background on each. First, we’ll build a foundation on long-term investments. Most people know that long-term investing is critical for anyone who plans on retiring. Traditionally, an individual’s long-term investments have been managed by a bank or financial […]
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Have you ever received a large sum of money and wondered what you should spend it on? Maybe a particularly nice tax return, relief check, or inheritance? If this happened to you, did you take a moment to consider investing it for the future? I think most of us would have, even if just for […]
| READ MORE: Why would I need a financial advisor?Keeping money safe online
The 21st century has brought along many wonderful technological advancements. Unfortunately, criminals various schemes to acquire your money will continue to evolve along with technology. Keeping your hard-earned money safe is of upmost importance in this digital day and age. Listed are some things you can do to keep your money safe: Set alert notifications on […]
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