Constant exploration and improvement are a necessity when you want to enhance your career, writes Alan Colberg. Make sure you're pursuing your passions and building the relationships you need to succeed. Fortune (12/1) Stop being so hard on yourself You can stop being so hard on yourself by reminding yourself of your strengths and the praise you've received from others, writes Sabina Nawaz. Once you've learned to think about yourself in a better light, make sure to share positive remarks with others so they can also become more productive. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (12/5)
Why Platform Matters When Choosing an ERP System In order to survive, grow, and compete in the digital age, organizations need an ERP that is highly flexible and able to adapt. So, what are the tough platform questions you should ask yourself when shopping for an ERP? Download the report to find out!
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Making the Connection
What introverts can do to network better Networking can be difficult if you're an introvert, but you can make it more manageable by focusing on a few smaller groups and aiming to make new connections with just three to five people. Practice your pitch so you'll feel more comfortable approaching strangers and keep working at it so you can get better and better, writes Pattie Hunt Sinacole. Boston.com (12/5)
Get with the flow. How payment processing affects cash flow. Cash flow is the lubricant of business. Without a healthy cash flow, business dries up. It stops. It can't function. Which is why it is vital to keep the revenues coming in as the expenses go out. But there's one aspect of cash flow that many of us are not aware of. It is how managing credit cards and other such non-cash payments affect cash flow. Turns out it has a huge affect. Download the free guide today.
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The Landscape
Survey: 55% of employees say they don't have wellness benefits Survey data showed 55% of employees said they did not have benefits aimed at helping them improve physical health or wellness, according to a report from Workplace Options. The survey found employees felt the most important areas of personal wellness were nutrition and healthy eating, weight loss and fitness, and emotional and mental health. EHS Today (12/2)
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Craft a compelling story during interviews Craft your life experiences into a cohesive story to retain the interest of hiring managers during interviews, advises Edith Cooper. Make sure to ask pointed questions based on your research of the company while retaining your authenticity. Business Insider (12/5)
