Like almost everything virtual, virtual internships are rising in popularity. In a 2012 survey, 33 percent of employers hired virtual interns, while over 70 percent of college students said they would consider participating in a virtual internship. While the virtual category continues to help make our lives more convenient and accessible, one may wonder if […]
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Would You Hire You?
We all have a choice where we work and how we share and distribute our knowledge, wisdom, energy, and passion. In a recent organizational survey, the #1 write-in benefit that potential employees identified was…”Employee Benefits and Incentives.” I am certain they were referring to the existing benefits, i.e. health benefits, vacation time, overtime, employee bonus […]
Managing Emotions in the Workplace
Look at the picture of the dog on the right-hand side of the screen. Doesn’t that pup look happy? Turns out attributing emotion to pets isn’t quite accurate. We think they look happy, mainly because we attribute happiness to a smile. First thing you learn in dog training is that dogs do not have human […]
Chambers of Commerce: Key Partners in Economic Development
“If you aren’t at the table, you’re on the menu!” I have no idea who made this observation, but it is a statement that I have taken to heart in my career as a chamber professional and in economic development. As a chamber professional, your businesses and communities are always at the forefront of your […]
Social Media in Action: Cutting through the noise
We have all heard that social media is reshaping how companies engage with their customers, how politicians interact with constituents, and on the global stage how even countries and governments are reimagined. And while “social media” can conjure up images of people protesting regimes in the streets, more often than not it can be likened […]
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