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Despite being a traditionally nature-oriented form of poetry developed in pre-modern Japan, the haiku may be the perfect verse form for life in the modern workplace. Think about it: At 17 syllables a pop, these little gems are about the length of your average text message. They're short, sweet, and to the point. In our increasingly time-crunched offices, do we really have the luxury of reading anything longer? Of course, you're ... Source: Recruiter

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Flexible and remote work only grow more popular with each passing day. In one recent survey, 90 percent of respondents expressed a desire to work remotely at least part of the time. Furthermore, 68 percent of Americans said they expect to soon start working remotely instead of commuting into an office every day. Despite the benefits of remote work to both organizations and employees, it isn't feasible for everyone. ... Source: Recruiter

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How can your organization grow in a market that is itself not growing – or in a market that is in fact shrinking? That was the challenge my marketing, sales, and research and development (RD) teams faced with our emergency medical services (EMS) equipment business at the turn of the millennium. Our parent company, Stryker, launched the RUGGED ambulance cot in 1994. Sales grew nicely, meeting Stryker's mandatory 20 percent growth requirement, but after five solid years, momentum began to slow. As ... Source: Recruiter

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The millennials have a mixed reputation in the workforce. While they have introduced new ways to work – including healthier work/life balances and more emphasis on making a difference in the world – they have also publicly shamed baby boomers and Generation X-ers for handing them an unfair world marked by student loan debt, shady business practices, and a ruined environment. Boomers responded by dubbing millennials the "Me Generation," perpetuating a ... Source: Recruiter

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While many young people enter the workforce bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, that enthusiasm can wear out quickly. According to one study, workers over the age of 35 are twice as likely to hate their jobs as workers under 35. The likelihood is even higher for workers over 55. Regardless of your age, you don't need to stay in ... Source: Recruiter

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Losing your job in a layoff is one of life's most significant challenges. However, like death and taxes, losing a job at some point in your life is inevitable. You'll feel a lot of feelings when you're laid off, but one you don't have to feel is hopelessness. You will get a new job. In fact, according to Source: Recruiter

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Whether it's not hearing back about the job for which you applied, being politely turned down after an interview, or being passed over for promotion, rejection hurts. It would be understandable to get angry, depressed, and/or apathetic about it. Eventually, you'll move on. Or, you could reflect on the situation to analyze why you were rejected. This is the harder path, but it is much more therapeutic and increases your odds of success for the next time. Let's ... Source: Recruiter

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When you're interrupted by someone during a conversation – whether during an informal chat or an important meeting – you probably assume the interrupter is to blame. It's their bad behavior, after all. In reality, the blame more often than not lies with you, the speaker. Your listeners may be interrupting you because you take too long to get to the point or because you never pause to let them get a ... Source: Recruiter

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Thanks to rapid technological advances, the way we do business is changing at a record pace. Some change is good, of course, but some is also quite painful. One concern many professionals have is that robots may soon take over their jobs. In truth, there is a reasonable chance your job may be impacted over the course of your career.  Source: Recruiter