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  • work life balance

    The work-life balance formula that actually works

    • Oct 24, 2018
    • Jeff Haden

    Too often, faulty math keeps us from realizing the goal of simultaneously fulfilling work- and home-lives. Correcting the equation is easier than you think: It all comes down to quality over quantity.

  • Are you really listening to your employees?

    • Oct 22, 2018
    • Charlene Fitzpatrick

    The only way to understand your people is through active listening. Here’s five practices for giving others the attention they need, and making sure they know you hear them.

  • Why reference checks still matter

    • Oct 18, 2018
    • Dan Erling

    The reference-check process can be a vital measure of a potential employee’s fitness, but only if you know the right kinds of questions to ask – and who you should be asking.

  • [How I Work] Cultivating the people who close opportunity gaps for kids

    • Sep 21, 2018

    How the Talent Business Partner at Citizen Schools got to where she is, and what she does to engage her coworkers, amplify their impact, and better focus everyone involved – including herself.

  • Super-simple hacks for effective resume bullet points

    • Sep 21, 2018
    • Julius Q Holmes IV

    The secret to summing up your experience, skills, and achievements? Analyze the job description. Here’s how to use power words, key words, and verifiable results to craft killer bullet points.

  • Our favorite Hiring Insight of 2018 (so far!)

    • Sep 11, 2018

    Checking back in on six months of Hiring Insight newsletters, we’ve got takeaways on interviewing techniques, the greatness of older hires, what holds culture back, meeting employee needs, and much more.

  • Our favorite Career Insight this year (so far!)

    • Aug 28, 2018

    In this roundup from six months of Career Insight newsletters, we’re looking back at an array of stories on working smarter, getting hired, and the ways that purpose-driven pros landed their spot in the sector.

  • Find your financial way with Mission:Money

    • Jul 25, 2018
    • Karen Beavor

    We know that financial stress can cause you more than worry – it can even cause you to consider giving up a job you love. That’s why we launched a new, free educational initiative especially for you.

  • The 4 questions every interviewer asks (and other ways to prep for the interview)

    • Jul 25, 2018
    • John Davis

    One recruiter shares the expertise he’s amassed through thousands of encounters with candidates and employers.

  • [How We Hire] The exceptional talent and challenging minds that are Feeding America

    • Jul 25, 2018

    A national nonprofit that serves hundreds of food banks across the country, Feeding America looks for curious, passionate, relationship-minded pros dedicated to fighting hunger.

  • When the unexpected strikes: Readying the workplace for emergencies

    • Jul 18, 2018
    • Marc Schultz

    Emergencies on the job can happen anytime – especially during hurricane and wildfire season – which means it’s always worth reviewing disaster prep tips from the pros.

  • Financial wellness pays: A program that benefits everyone’s bottom line

    • Jul 18, 2018
    • Karen Beavor

    Your people’s fiscal worries may be costing you – up to $5,000 per stressed-out employee. A financial wellness program can recoup lost productivity, low morale, and high turnover.

  • 3 reasons most cultures stay mediocre

    • Jul 18, 2018
    • Jamie Notter

    In the pursuit of an awesome culture, most organizations overlook the fundamentals: understanding, prioritization, and commitment. Here’s how to approach each, and ready your team for the next level.

  • To the class of 2018: Commencement season highlights

    • Jun 19, 2018
    • Marc Schultz

    Straight from the nation’s leaders in business, philanthropy, the arts, and politics, a roundup of career and life advice for new grads (and pretty much anyone else).

  • 5 ways to become inspirational

    • Jun 7, 2018
    • Aaron Hurst

    Inspiration doesn’t happen by chance: It’s a quality you can cultivate for yourself and your team. Even better? It’s got real benefits, including a 125 percent boost in productivity.

  • [How We Hire] A force for relief in 64,000 disasters yearly

    • Jun 7, 2018

    As one of most depended-upon disaster relief organizations in the world, the American Red Cross seeks people ready to go “all in,” and makes sure they’re prepared for anything.

  • The talent hunt is (still) on: 6 tips for hiring and retention

    • May 10, 2018

    With unemployment low and workers’ expectations high, every nonprofit with a position to fill must take active steps now to become the employer of choice. Executive search expert Mary Hughes shows you how.

  • [How We Hire] Smarts and passion for the environment planetwide

    • May 10, 2018

    The World Wildlife Fund’s VP of HR reveals how they find and keep more than a thousand employees, in offices and on the ground worldwide, equipped to tackle the life-preserving global mission.

  • 3 elements of a killer cover letter

    • Apr 26, 2018
    • Jenny Foss

    To land the interview, you need a cover letter that commands attention and demonstrates value. In this section-by-section primer, you’ll find out how to nail the lead, showcase your skills, and close with confidence.

  • ICYMI: Our favorite Career Insights

    • Apr 26, 2018

    In this roundup of the stories that most stuck with us, you’ll find practical advice and inspiration to keep you on top of your career.