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Horrible Bosses 3: when real life bosses go bad.
Today we continue our series on the best quotes from kununu reviews. Previous entry here. Ever had a really bad boss? We’ve all been there—at least once. If you’re like us, you’ve probably wanted to tell that person exactly what you really think of them. On the internet, of course, you can keep it real. […]
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Best-of: the realest reviews on kununu.
If you ask someone in a job interview what they think of their employer, they’ll play it safe. They have to! Even if they worked digging ditches and their boss was a literal troll, the candidate might tell you about the “challenges I learned from” and the “dynamic work environment.” Finally, kununu offers a way […]
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Monday Motivation: Distraction in the office. Will it ever end? (No.)
Hey! You! Over here! 👋👋👋 You gotta read the rest of this blog post. Okay, so, wait. Are you supposed to be working right now? Have we distracted you with this attention-grabbing post? Then you’re in the right place. We’re talking about office distractions. Actually, maybe you’re in the wrong place. Bear with us. You’re […]
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Monday Motivation: The 5 Spaces You Need to Make Your Open Office Work
What’s work like now that the walls have fallen down? The open-office layout was once revolutionary, but it is now standard in many industries. One study finds that 70% of American office spaces have “no or low partitions,” according to the Washington Post. Once any practice becomes the overarching norm, haters come out of the […]
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Better Worklife, Real Talk, Work
Actual workers: the best place to learn about actual work.
Today we conclude our series on Breaking the Work Wall. Previous entries here, here, and here. What’s the best way to research potential employers? If you know the industry, you probably know the company’s reputation. That’s a start. But even if you know what your peers think about a firm, how much do you really […]
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The more you know… (the easier your job search).
Today is the third entry in our series on Breaking the Work Wall. Previous entries here and here. Stat of the day: 86% of Americans do not know any online tools for learning honest information about employers. That’s a problem. You’ve probably heard it a million times: knowledge is power. And when it comes to […]
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The job hunt doesn’t have to be a stress-fest.
Today we continue our series on Breaking the Work Wall. We want to knock down the barriers that keep people from jobs they love. (Our first entry is here). Today we’ll discuss the second barrier: stress. A sobering statistic: 62% of people find job searching stressful, a noticeably higher number compared to another big life […]
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Better Information. Happier Workers.
In our last blog post, we introduced our series on Breaking the Work Wall. We’re exploring how to remove the barriers that keep people from jobs they love. Today we’ll discuss the first big barrier: access to information. Romantic partners. Your dream house. A new job. When it comes to important life-changing decisions, the more […]
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Break the Work Wall… with Reliable Intel.
Finding a new job is a lot like dating. The search often starts on the internet. Most people know what they want, but getting to the right match is daunting. The first date? Full of uncertainty, especially when you meet online. Is he really 6’ 2’’ with a great sense of humor? Nothing’s certain until […]
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What college grads need before taking their first job? Transparency.
What does transparency mean in the workplace? We informally polled a bunch of college kids who are still years away from their first jobs. Amongst an array of answers, the biggest thoughts that came to mind were things like being honest, clear information, and the truth. But what is the truth anyway? Everyone has their […]
