The first weeks of onboarding can set the stage for a new hire to either fall in love with the job and the company or wish he or she had rejected the offer. Onboarding is the ...

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         Q: Our entire company has been working remote since March 15, 2020. We have resorted mostly to texting because it is much faster and more efficient than sending an email and waiting for an answer. It ...

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Q: Today I finally enjoyed one of the benefits of working independently of a formal employer. I got fed up with a client who was petty and belligerent and fired her.   I started my own tutoring business and experienced ...

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        Q: Our close circle of friends is made up of professionals in various areas. When we started on our individual paths after college, we decided that if we could use one another’s services, we would never ...

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         Q: Everyone moves at least one time in life, but did you know that according to the U.S. Census Bureau, people move 11.7 times in their life on average? I just moved, and my move was ...

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         Q: I remained friends with many of my high school friends, even though we no longer have anything in common. It is actually interesting how little we ever had in common, yet we all wanted to ...

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        Q: My wife passed her certified public accountant exam and received her Master of Business Administration from a top school. Her entrance score qualifies her to join Mensa International. She has thought about joining and listing ...

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         Q: I’ve wanted to move out of my state for years now, and I have finally decided to do it. I have sent out numerous resumes with a cover letter stating I am moving to Texas ...

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        Q: I am coaching a person who is multitalented in various unrelated areas, but at professional levels. He is highly educated and has owned his own businesses in several unrelated fields. He is accomplished in many ...

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         The city and the state don’t matter. The location seems irrelevant. People across this country are experiencing various levels of anger. These states of anger may not be apparent, but they are always present. It hides ...

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