Career

7 'Weaknesses' That Actually Benefit You

Article by YECOur parents tell us to grow thicker skins, our teachers tell us laziness breeds contempt, and our bosses tell us we're just "too nice" to be respected leaders.

TAtech Tip: Go Speed Dating for Talent

The statistics are jaw-dropping: According to a CareerBuilder survey, 60 percent of job seekers have abandoned an employer's application process because it was too complicated.

3 Ways to Attract and Retain Millennials

As more and more millennials enter their careers, they bring with them a new set of values, skills, and perceptions of what makes an ideal work environment.

Training Might Be the Best Way to Keep Your Employees Engaged

Increased rates of job hopping and decreased rates of employee engagement pose significant challenges to employers in today's day and age, but there may be a way to combat both of these problems at once: relevant training and development.According to a survey conducted by learning management system (LMS) provider Bridge, training ranks highest on many employees' workplace wish lists – higher even than mentorships, tuition reimbursement programs, sabbaticals, and international fellowships"More than 90 percent of employees said continuous learning was 'important' or 'very important' to their job satisfaction," explains Jeff Weber, Bridge's senior vice president of people and places.

Does Your Company Have 'Swing'?

After becoming CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella sent out a company-wide memo that referenced Boys in the Boat, a book about the 1936 University of Washington men's rowing team's Olympic quest.