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Mom I’m Home, College Graduates Return to the Nest in Record Numbers

In modern society, particularly in the United States, the pressure placed on young people to seek out higher education is greater than ever. It has become expected, perhaps almost required, that kids go to college, and it has become a key component in achieving success in adulthood. College graduates are expected to be able to [...]

The Value of Recognition

Many managers underestimate the power of a pat on the back, new research suggests. While supervisors surveyed rated job promotions and cash as the two most valued forms of recognition to administrative professionals, support staff favored a simple thank-you and having their accomplishments passed on to senior management. The study was developed by OfficeTeam and [...]

Survey Shows the Boss's Assistant Can Influence the Hiring Decision

Hiring managers aren’t the only ones applicants need to impress when they arrive for a job interview. Candidates also should be on their toes when greeting the boss’s right-hand person, a new survey shows. Six out of 10 (61 percent) executives polled said they consider their assistant’s opinion important when evaluating potential new hires. The [...]