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How Acting Like a Child Can Help You Succeed at Work

Sure, children are stubborn, whiny, and often hard to deal with. They also possess some of the most fearless and creative minds in the world, a trait that should be made second nature to anyone in the...

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Why is it Called Java? The Origins of Computer Programming Languages

There is quite a large difference between Java, the programming language, and Java, the Indonesian hot beverage from the island of Javanese, yet both share the same title. In fact, many programming...

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The Wearable Tech Wars Will Leave No Survivors

Google Glass, smart watches, smart rings, and other variations of wearable tech are being hailed as the future of the industry, but their fate on the market is still a long way off from being...

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The Weird and Wild Origins of 3 Tech Giants!

Did you know Samsung originally exported fish and produce to a hungry East Asian market? Nintendo debuted in 19th century Japan with handcrafted playing cards that yakuzas absolutely loved. Oddly...

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How to Be More Productive at Work

Work is work…put simply it can be a job, or it can be much more than that – it can be your life. Regardless of whether or not your job is your life or just work, productivity is important to your...

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Work-Life Balance And How It Can Be Different for Men and Women

A recent article in Glamour Magazine online (a magazine that offers insight into careers and not only fashion) includes the image of a woman at work holding a baby and talking on the phone at the same...

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Career Tips from Leading Ladies in Tech

I think it is safe to say that in the tech space lately there have been some big wins. Among the winners in the tech space are many women. What can we learn from these women? An article, “6 Success...

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Common Workplace Challenges

We all know that workplaces can be filled with some challenges. Some offices more than others. Different challenges for different people. According to Recruiter.com there are 5 clear top workplace...

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Lead Your Team At Work and All Will Be Happy

A few days ago, a LinkedIn article was posted titled “The First Rule of Leadership”, and the title caught my eye. Is there one first rule of leadership? What really defines leadership? Does being a...

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Land the Job, Get the Promotion, or Just Get Ahead: How to Impress

Everyday or whenever we meet someone new which is more often than not, we form opinions of others and they form opinions of us based on impressions. When you’re job hunting or just looking to get...

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What You Should Consider Before You Start a New Job

Starting a new job can make you nervous and uncomfortable. But, if you consider some key components before you start a new job, you will be less anxious and will be more prepared. A LinkedIn...

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Be Happy at Work and Perform Better

Want to be happier at work? Or at least some of the time? Happiness can lead to better performance. This makes sense right? If you enjoy your work you should be happy and in turn productive at the...

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What Keeps Employees Interested in Their Jobs?

Do you ever think about the idea of a job being related to happiness and interest? Yes, a job pays the bills. So, jobs are necessary to live your life and cover your expenses. But, sometimes jobs also...

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How to Make a Good Impression Online…It Matters to Your Job Hunt

A job interview consultant and career adviser, Vicky Oliver, recently shared some tips on how to make a good impression online. Let’s get straight to it and see what the top tips she thinks you need to...

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Key Traits That Every Leader Needs to Master According to CEOs

A contributor to Entrepreneur magazine, Chuck Cohn, the CEO and Founder of Varsity Tutors, recently shared information about five CEOs that he admires and the traits that these CEOs possess. He says...

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Work Life Balance and the Future

Recently, this topic of work and life balance has been discussed and focused on… a lot. The author of a piece online called “A Balancing Act” looks at this idea of work life balance. Matthias Paul...

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An Article We Wanted to Share on Job Search by CareerBuilder

5 common pieces of job search advice you should ignore Matthew Tarpey, CareerBuilder Aug. 31, 2015, 11:12 AM There’s lots of advice for job-seekers out there, but not all of it is worth heeding....

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Thank You from Omni One Dublin

Thank You As our fiscal year comes to a close, we are reflecting on the bits and pieces that make up our office and are simply overwhelmed at how fortunate we are to do what we do. Each member of our...

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Productivity Tips…From a Billionaire

Ever wonder how some of the world’s billionaires maintain productivity? What do they to do to be the best they can be everyday? How have the billionaires of the world been so productive and managed...

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Make the Most of Your Workday

  Ever wonder why there aren’t more hours in the day? Do you think about this often? Are you swamped and unable to prioritize tasks and feel like you are running out of time at work every day? A new...

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Phone Interview Tips So You Can Make The In-person Next

    Want to really rock your phone interview? Even if you aren’t sure whether or not you would be good in your phone interview, phone interviews are often times unavoidable. So, let us look at what you...

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What Do Hiring Managers Look For When Hiring?

Business Insider  looked at this topic of hiring managers. What exactly do hiring managers look for in job candidates? In the Business Insider article they specifically looked at what skills and...

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Cope With Stress and Don’t Let It Interfere With Work

  We all get stressed sometimes. The holidays can be an especially stressful time, trying to manage time and prepare for family visits and vacations. Even if you are not going anywhere, chances are...

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Be Persuasive in a Good Way on the Job

Speaking of jobs…how would you like to channel your inner Steve Jobs? Mr. Jobs was quite persuasive and also quite successful and innovative. Do you think you could use some help in being more...

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Avoid These Productivity Barriers

We all talk about productivity and we all strive to be more and more productive. It seems like there is less and less time in the day and more and more to accomplish each day. How can we be more...

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Be Mentally Tough…Practice Good Habits

Mental toughness…what is it? Does it mean you can handle anything without getting stressed or overwhelmed? Does it mean that you are so mentally strong that nothing at all bothers you? It might not...

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Listening Matters on the Job and in the Job Search

Listening is sometimes an underrated concept. There has been much focus on making yourself heard and having a loud presence and so on and so forth…but what about listening? Have we forgotten that...

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Ways to a Balanced Life

What is the key to a happy and balanced life? How can you solve all of your problems and be happy and relaxed all of the time? Well, these are questions that do not have answers…well not definitive...

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Relieve Stress on Breaks at Work

We know that life and work can be stressful. The fact that life is stressful is not something new. But there is more focus on how to deal with the stress that we have in life. In today’s world, people...

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Being Open-Minded at Work and Why It Matters

We live in an ever-changing world. Our work environments and daily lives include an interconnected world and population. Our society is diverse and filled with unique individuals and cultures. So,...

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What Does It Mean to Have It All?

  What does it mean to have it all? What does it feel like to accomplish all of your goals and keep living a perfect life? Well the second question there is mean to be sarcastic, because, well, no life...

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Do You Know How to Deal with Pressure?

We all have to fail at some point in order to become successful. Dealing with pressure along the way is not optional. Everyone has to deal with pressure from time to time. The most successful people...

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Overcome Self-Beliefs That Hold You Back

  We all are guilty of having self-limiting beliefs at some time. Self-doubt can be a major hurdle when it comes to being successful in your career. Let’s examine how to overcome self-doubt so that you...

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What Questions Should You Ask to Make Yourself Productive?

The importance of productivity is growing daily. Our lives are busier than ever, and we must find out how to be more productive in our activities. We do not have time to be bogged down in our lives....

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Half Empty of Half Full: Thinking About Your Career

We have all heard this cliché phrase, but what exactly does it mean in relation to your career goals?  We all know that, ”glass half full” indicates optimism and positivity in a current situation, and...

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Sleep Matters and We Need More of It to Be Productive

Sleep much? Just how much sleep do you get? Do you think you are sleep deprived? Let’s explore. “The problem of chronic sleep loss is treated as a personal one, hashed out between patients and...

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Avoid Burnout and Achieve Success

The topic of stress is a major topic in the workplace today. People are burning out more and more. Health issues are connected to stress. Today’s workers are exhausted and their bodies are tired. The...

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Be a Leader and Make an Impression

Leading others can be wonderful. The workplace can be a stressful place, but it doesn’t have to be stressful for everyone, because leaders can help create a positive work environment. Leaders can...

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Article: Millennials in the Workplace: Lost Hope or Our Only Hope?

Here is an article (from the Association for Talent Development) we wanted to share. Millennials in the workplace is an important topic in today’s world. It is vital that leaders understand, or try to...

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Nine Tips For Managing Millennials

AN ARTICLE FROM FORBES THAT WE WANTED TO SHARE…LET’S EXPLORE SOME TIPS FOR MANAGING MILLENNIALS: Nine Tips For Managing Millennials By Guido Stein By 2025 millennials (the generation born between 1980...

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5 Trends Reshaping the U.S. Labor Market Today

We wanted to share an article that we found to be interesting because it discusses current issues that affect the labor market. We thought you might find this piece informative, so we are sharing it...

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Resilient Small Businesses Will Do Fine Whoever Is President Next

Here’s an article we thought you all might find interesting…enjoy! Read the article below: Resilient Small Businesses Will Do Fine Whoever Is President Next By Chris Poelma Entrepreneur.com Let’s vote....

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Are You Stressed? Learn to Control Stress

Stress is a hot topic right now. As the holidays approach, the world seems more stressful than ever, and everyone around us is busy and overwhelmed. Focusing on work is difficult when you are...

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Face the Pressure and Succeed

We all set goals for ourselves and we have an image of how successful we want to be. It seems that we are all under more pressure than ever to succeed. There is growing competition in the workplace and...

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Lead Yourself to Success

What can a 105-year-old cyclist teach you about success? It turns out that a 105-year-old cyclist can teach you a great deal about success. Robert Marchand is a 105-year-old cyclist who just broke a...

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Do You Know How to Manage Time?

It seems like every year there is less and less time in the day. While that isn’t actually true, we all have more distractions than ever. Yes, our smartphones can be wonderful and sometimes help us be...

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Article:Massachusetts Just Banned Companies From Asking Job Applicants How...

Here’s an article we wanted to share: Massachusetts Just Banned Companies From Asking Job Applicants How Much They Make By Jordan Weissmann When it comes to negotiating salaries, employers tend to have...

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Article: The 4 Things Employees Want That Employers Aren’t Giving Them

Here’s an article from Tech.Co we wanted to share: The 4 Things Employees Want That Employers Aren’t Giving Them Adam Rowe @AdamRRowe March 2, 2017 In the world of employee retention, two things...

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Article We Wanted to Share: Employers must use caution when basing pay...

Here’s an article we wanted to share: Employers must use caution when basing pay decisions on prior salary history Imagine a scenario where an employer hires two individuals – a male and female – to...

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Managing: How to groom a younger professional for leadership

Here’s an article we wanted to share on grooming leadership and leaders: Managing: How to groom a younger professional for leadership Alice Waagen regularly answers workplace and management questions...

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