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Inside Voices: What Makes a Good Mentor at Work for a College Student
Zach is in college and works part-time at a car wash, where his boss is a mentor. This “Inside Voices” blog shares his insights on how to be a good mentor.

Why Them? How to Make Smart Layoff Decisions
Once a company makes the decision to initiate layoffs, leaders and employees alike ask, “Why these people?” The answer matters to the company’s future. How to decide who to layoff.

How to Increase Productivity in the Workplace in Times of Slow Growth
As the economy slows, businesses want to get the most out of their workers. Here’s how to increase productivity in the workplace in times of slow growth.

Inside Voices: How to Identify Transferable Skills for a New Career
In our first of a series, called Inside Voices, Andrea shares how to identify transferable skills and how she translated her skills to potential employers when she relocated.

What is a Competency Management System? What are the Top 10 Must-Have Features?
Companies use competency management systems to track and manage workforce skills. What are the top must-have features of a competency management system?

Best Known Isn’t Always Best. How to Find the Right Talent Management Company for Your Organization
Small and mid-sized companies are drawn to large vendors. But best known isn’t always best! Here’s how to find the right talent management company for your organization.