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There are a number of different kinds of transparency we could talk about when we talk about building a transparent corporate culture. There’s pay transparency, like and , in which employees know how much their coworkers earn or salaries are listed publically; there’s internal transparency in regards to information and communication; and there’s external transparency regarding the public. Our research and studies have shown that a transparent corporate culture and , and our own experience has confirmed those results:  prompted our executive team to quickly examine total compensation, but, in the end, the new information and honest discussion empowered and educated our employees.   That said, there are situations in which a transparent corporate culture could have a negative effect on productivity. For example, keeping too many people informed of too many projects or updates is a leading cause of . Companies that need to develop innovative products quickly, like..

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The holidays are here and it’s time to celebrate. However, all of your hard work throughout the year could be undone if you make the wrong decisions at the company holiday party. One too many glasses of champagne could spell catastrophe and making a move on the brunette in accounting under the mistletoe could lead to a serious HR conversation. Not to worry. We’re here to prevent a holiday hot mess. Here are the dos and dont’s of the company holiday party. Have fun, be safe, and steer clear of the Santa shots. No No’s Don’t drink too much. Remember, cocktail then water then cocktail. Repeat. Don’t talk about politics—avoid Trump debates where possible. Don’t hook up with a coworker. It’s so cliché. Don’t re-enact the movie Love Actually. Yes, that’s cliché too. Don’t ask for a raise; it’s not the time to . Don’t overeat—put down the plate of pigs in a blanket...

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Whew! There’s something about the week after a holiday vacation that completely wipes us out. Maybe it’s the end of the year scramble to beat quotas or perhaps it’s the anxiousness for the year to just be over. Whatever it is, this week is just crappy. Before you hit a happy hour to turn your frown upside down, consider these easy, go-to tricks to get over the hump of, well, hump day. 1. Get Lots of Sleep
 The results are in: getting a decreases your stress levels. When you’re already having a hard week, the last thing you want to add to the mix is sleep deprivation. Treat yourself to at least 8 hours of sleep – 9 or 10 if you can so indulge! 2. Indulge in Comfort Food
 This might be a good week to try out that mac and cheese recipe you’ve had tabbed in your computer,..

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Move over, software engineers. The latest edition of the Glassdoor show that America’s blue-collar jobs are continuing to experience significant year-over-year paid gains. The pay for continues to rise and see above-average wage gains. With median base pay rising 5.3 percent from one year ago to $52,422 per year, truck drivers are in high demand. And they’re not alone. Construction laborers saw to $37,153 per year. Machine operator pay rose 7.3 percent to $36,955 per year in the U.S. Plus, the November Glsasdoor Local Pay reports show that HR recruiters are experiencing some of the nation’s fastest pay growth. [Related: ] “In an era of low unemployment and near-record job openings, it’s no surprise that HR sourcing experts are in high demand today, putting upward pressure on wages for these roles,” Glassdoor’s Chief Economist Dr. Andrew Chamberlain. Pay for recruiters in the U.S. rose 7.6 percent year over year in..

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Couple of years ago, one of my friends was in a situation where one of his US visa status documents got expired, as it was overlooked by mistake, and they were in panic mode. At that time, they were not sure what to do…after they spoke to few people, attorneys, here and there they finally ended up setting up an appointment with USCIS immigration officer to get the right advice. This article will focus on how to get free immigration advice from USCIS immigration officer. InfoPass – Free Immigration Advice Service from USCISMany of the internationals are not aware of this free service from USCIS.  If you need any immigration advice from a trained Immigration Officer from USCIS, you can use this free service by visiting the nearest USCIS field office.  The system will show you the nearest USCIS field office, if you enter zip code.  In fact, you can..

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It is often said that your journey defines who you are. Journey for a typical H-1B immigrant is: Apply for H-1B Change job(s) until you land at your dream company Apply for green card, or return to home country when the time is up Continue to apply for H-1 extensions until green card arrives After getting the green card, apply for citizenship when the time arrives, or continue to live on green card or return to home country One would expect someone who has traversed through this journey, either in it’s entirety or until an intermediate step, would have empathy towards others who are yet to start the journey or are at a worse stage than you in this process. It is this very reason that I continue to participate in the forum even though I am neither an attorney nor do I gain nothing financially from it. It’s just..

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This is a true story. Every word. It was my last night in London after two weeks of (OK, and a bit of RWC). A few beers, and into a cab. It was there, in that taxi, that I met one of the most extraordinary people I have ever encountered. The cabbie and I exchanged pleasantries. Traffic, weather, rugby. I remarked on what sounded like a Welsh accent (Not common in a London cabbie). He confirmed it, and I asked how he came to be driving cab, in London, and for how long. At this point I had not really looked at the driver, whose name turned out to be Merv. I had a vague image of a middle-aged, fit looking man, so when he said 19 years as a cabbie, I felt confident to remark, “ah, most of your working life then.” “Not at all”, he grinned. “This is..

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If you are a Recruitment Director, worried about , you will be acting on this. If you are a recruiter, I hope your leaders are dealing with this stuff. If not, you might want to . Fast. 750  attended my , most of them Owners and Managers of Agencies. We covered a lot of ground in three hours, and here is a taste; …before someone else does it for you! Engineer micro internal change based on a plan for the future. Self-disrupt! The secret to success in business is very simple. It’s the ability to  that underpins success. The most compelling reason most of us in this room will fail is a for the way the . Not everyone will . There will be .
And big losers. No wave of economic recovery is going to save you, if what you are selling is not what the customer wants! The  is all about the . Not so much clients. Talent is the epicentre..

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Thanksgiving is a blessing in disguise. With your friends and family near, make this day as special as you can and thank them with your heart. Happy Thanksgiving! The post appeared first on . Source: Recruiter Co