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You have probably heard the old saying, People don’t quit their job, they quit their bosses. Poor leadership can lead to poor performance across the board. This is why it’s imp...
Twice a year, I attend Casualty Actuarial Society, where actuaries gather to discuss a wide variety of topics. Some are business-related, but others delve into predictive modeling....
In a landmark decision this week, the Supreme Court ruled against the retail clothing giant Abercrombie & Fitch stating they discriminated against a Muslim woman for wearing ...
A Professional Development Plan (PDP) is a valuable document that establishes both your career development goals and a strategy for meeting them. Whether you’re starting out in y...
Free-Photos / Pixabay When you are interviewing for a new job, you might be asked: “Where do you see yourself in five years time?”. You might not know where you will be career-...
For most frontline managers, quelling attrition is not an unfamiliar struggle. One recent study found that professional industries have notably lower turnover than frontline-driven...
Companies of all sizes know how important it is to offer workplace education and training to employees. It can mean the difference between a high turnover rate and strong employee ...
A good conversationalist knows that asking closed-ended questions is no way to make real friends. Similarly, in marketing research, there are certain limitations inherent to closed...