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How to Be Someone People Want to Stay Connected With
Many people think about networking when something is in motion—a job change, a new role, a decision to make. But building and maintaining meaningful connections
Are You Filling a Role or Strengthening a Team?
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average cost of a bad hire can equal up to 30% of that employee’s first-year earnings. And
Give Thanks for (and Reconnect With) the People Who Shaped Your Career
As we move through a season built around gratitude, it’s a good time to think about the people who’ve enriched our lives—the ones who influenced
How to Keep Your Talent Network Warm When Hiring Is on Hold
Hiring may be quiet right now. The market’s uncertain, budgets are tighter, and many teams are focused on maintaining what they have. But that doesn’t
The Lost Art of In-Person Networking (And Why It Deserves a Comeback)
In 2020, the world went virtual. Five years later, we’re still seeing the ripple effects. Zoom meetings are the norm, work-from-home is commonplace, and entire
Are You a Helper or a Taker? Networking is a Two-Way Street
Most people think about networking as what they can get out of it—a lead, a reference, a leg up. But the strongest networks are built