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I don’t want to stock the kitchen anymore, asking why the friend I recommended wasn’t hired, and more

Alison Green

Can I ask why the friend I recommended wasn’t hired? This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. The promotions have never really materialized for one reason or another, but not because of my performance.

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it’s your Friday good news

Alison Green

1. “I wanted to write a note to you to express my thanks to you and the wonderful community at Ask a Manager. Since I first stumbled upon your blog, probably around 4 or 5 years ago (when I was really starting to put some serious effort and thought into a job search), I have long lost count of how many people I directed to your site.

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it’s your Friday good news

Alison Green

I re-read all the articles on your blog about resume and cover letter writing and did a ton of work on my materials to condense and showcase results. I re-read all the articles on your blog about resume and cover letter writing and did a ton of work on my materials to condense and showcase results.

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it’s your Friday good news

Alison Green

Instead of working, the colleague in charge of a crucial part of our work spent a year writing a book trilogy. I don’t recommend packing them that tight; it was insanely draining. The winner was a connection to a fast growing startup that a vendor I’d talked to months prior had recommended! It’s your Friday good news!

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What Is Human Resources?

AIHR

What is Human Resources? Human Resources is both a function and a department within an organization. As a function, HR covers the processes, practices, and strategies to attract, develop, and retain employees who contribute to the company’s overall success. Human Resources also refers to the workforce or people employed in an organization.

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Virtual team building: How to build trust in a remote team beyond games and activities

Know Your Team

You want your team to feel connected remotely… but how do you do it without cheesy games and activities? Gone are post-lunch catch-ups over coffee or asking about how a coworker’s weekend was when you go to fill up your water bottle. Here are 8 ways to get virtual team building right. Virtual team building is top of mind for you.

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Writing a Book As an Extension of Your Business | Becky Robinson

Peter Winick

Have you ever thought about writing a book to codify what your business does, and what it stands for? And once you do, how long should you work to promote that book after it hits the shelves? And once you do, how long should you work to promote that book after it hits the shelves?  Making your book a lifelong commitment.

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