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Browse thoughtful views and opinions about staffing topics from The Nagler Group’s perspective.
Writing a Great Cover Letter
Job-seekers spend a lot of time crafting their resumes, but may underestimate the importance of a good cover letter. Unlike resumes, which have crucial – but dry - information, a cover letter is the way to let the people reading see a peek of the ‘real’ you. An...
Find That Pot o’ Gold! How to Ask for a Raise When You Believe You Deserve It
Asking your manager for a raise can be daunting. Negotiating on your behalf, no matter how much you deserve it, is stressful. The key is to focus on the specific value you add to the organization when asking for more money. Follow these guidelines to ask for a raise...
Stepping Out of the Room
Robert Sutton, an organizational psychologist and Stanford professor, often says that “sometimes the best management is no management at all.” I can feel managers everywhere smiling awkwardly when they read that. What many people hear when he says “no management” is...
Tips for Conquering a Job Fair
Career fairs offer a lot to job seekers – recruiters, workshops, information sessions, networking events. Because of their large scale and social nature, navigating them can be challenging. So how do prepare for a job fair so you can take advantage of a unique...
Four Things to Look for When Building a Championship-Level Team
As a leader, you want to be part of a championship-level team. You want your team to be committed to reaching company goals and doing what it takes to get ahead in their careers. If you aren’t already part of such a team, you can take steps to create one. Here are...
The Key to Taking Control of Your Work-Life Balance
Creating a work-life balance is one key to happiness. The choices you consistently make determine how satisfied you are with your job and life. For this reason, if you aren’t feeling fulfilled in your work and personal life, you need to make changes in what you focus...
Stop the Madness! Find a New Job with THESE Tips
Finding a new job is challenging. When many candidates have backgrounds similar to yours, standing out among the competition is difficult. The key is to show why your unique accomplishments make you best suited for the role. Here are a few suggestions to help you find...
Intrapreneurs
Intrapreneurs? Don’t you mean entrepreneurs? The people who innovate, who see unseen opportunities, take risks and think outside of the box. Yes – that is what I mean - but I’m talking about the people who embody these skills and values inside companies, the people...
Giraffe Language
Giraffes barely make noise (or so my son told me after zoo day at school) so when I first read about “giraffe language,” I was intrigued. Coined by Marshall Rosenberg, a conflict resolution expert, giraffe language is named for the mammal with the biggest heart,...
Taking Stock of Your Team’s Culture
Why Now? The start of the new year is a time to reflect on the successes and challenges of the previous year, and set goals and expectations for the coming year. How will you monitor progress? How often will you check the status? Will you set specific monthly or...
These Tips Will Help Make Your Onboarding Process More Enjoyable
Giving your new hire the best possible onboarding experience increases the odds that they’ll stay for at least a year. Having an exceptional onboarding experience helps confirm that they made the right choice deciding to work for you. Knowing all that’s possible about...
Why You Should Start Over-Sharing at Work
When Yvonne’s boss asked her to meet with a potential client about co-sponsoring a conference, she was happy to do it. She researched his company, his work and had a clear preliminary path ready in her mind. Except when she walked into his office, he said, “it’s great...