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Getting HR Certified: What it takes to add power to your name

Issue: September 2011 by .

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Any professional knows that your career starts by having the right background. Possessing a resume full of previous experience is a must. Whether you list unpaid volunteer work at your local nonprofit or a salaried position at a big firm, the key is to showcase that you know what it takes to be fully immersed [...]

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Virginia Legal Aid Society: Providing Justice for Virginia’s Low-Income Families

Issue: August 2011 by .

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Here’s the scenario: You just got home from the grocery store, a shopping trip you have scrimped and saved for, yet you still came up short. You’re frustrated, tired and feeling pretty low. And then you notice the eviction notice on your front door. How are you going to afford legal representation for this major [...]

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Marketing Yourself: The Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media

Issue: July 2011 by .

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The power of social media is undeniable. There seems to be no limit to its influence over people, whether that’s through advertising and corporate promotion or personal and professional networking. For instance, according to its Web site, Facebook was established in February of 2004 with one million active users by the end of that year. [...]

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Balancing Act: Managing Personalities in the Workplace

Issue: June 2011 by .

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Just like there’s truth to the old mantra, “Two heads are better than one,” the same can be said for combining differing personalities. When you join a group of introverts who observe and carefully work through internal thought processes with a group of extroverts who speak out and take quick action, success can sometimes be [...]

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Ways to Increase Workplace Positivity

Issue: May 2011 by .

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Let’s face it: If you’re a working professional in a high-pressure career, you spend a large part of your life at work. For some, that may even mean taking it home with you in the evening. This sometimes makes it difficult to distinguish the line between your work and personal life. If you can identify [...]

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Work from Home in Your PJ’s: Is it Really as Fabulous as it Sounds?

Issue: April 2011 by .

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Let’s set the scene: 7 a.m., your alarm goes off and you groggily get out of bed to hit the ground running. You get dressed, make the coffee and pack a lunch, all within the short span of time you have available before you have to be out the door and on your way to [...]

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Society for Human Resource Management: Strengthening Your Company and Protecting Your Future

Issue: March 2011 by .

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It goes without saying that a company is nothing without its workforce. The success of a business plan is only as strong as its leadership and the staff that works to keep it moving forward. Therefore, those professionals who dedicate their careers to everything personnel-related are priceless. Having strong employees in your Human Resources (HR) [...]

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How to Retain Your Best Employees: Building Working Relationships for the Long-Haul

Issue: February 2011 by .

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Everyone knows there is a fine art between getting people to like you and getting them to respect you. Wooing others takes time and energy and isn’t something that can be done overnight. Nor is it something that you can take care of one day and forget about the next. In order to maintain relationships [...]

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Strengthen Your Building Blocks: Tips on Effective Team Building

Issue: January 2011 by .

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Culture is a huge part of any society. It’s defined as shared goals and values, and a pattern of human belief representing an organization or group. Cultures can be nationwide or they can be as small as the one forming in your department at work. Each is distinct and exemplifies a core agreement and creative [...]

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Reassessing Investments: A look at 2011 Bedford County Real Estate Reassessments

Issue: December 2010 by .

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Investing in a house or piece of property is far more than simply a smart move financially. It’s about owning a place to call your own, possibly for the first time, and gaining stability for your future. It provides a place for your family to live and grow, and has the potential to be a [...]

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