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Tips for Starting a New Job
Starting a new job can be nerve-wracking. Those first few days can feel like a blur, from adjusting to your new responsibilities to remembering everyone鈥檚 names.
January 3, 2023Professional Development
What to Look for in a Paralegal Certificate Program
Whether you are just beginning your career as a paralegal or are an experienced professional, career advancement is probably something that鈥檚 been on your mind at one time or another. Thankfully, there has never been a better time to move forward in leveling up your career.
13 Team-Building Exercises Your Staff Will Actually Enjoy
Whether your team is in-person, remote, or some combination of the two, team-building exercises are a critical HR technique for creating and maintaining an effective team.
December 6, 2022Human Resources
Much to Be Thankful For
I love Thanksgiving! Isn鈥檛 it awesome that our nation designates a day for us to collectively count our blessings? And the traditions that come with it鈥攖urkey and trimmings, football, and a nice nap on the couch (I鈥檓 not the only one, am I?)鈥攁re more than okay with me.
November 22, 2022Leadership and Management
Making Employee Engagement a Priority
The connection between workforce development and economic development is more apparent than ever. As the economy rebounds, we should make a priority of employee engagement which, unsurprisingly, is a reliable predictor of retention.
November 8, 2022Director's Corner
How to Increase Employee Job Satisfaction
Maintaining employee morale and engagement was the No. 1 challenge noted by HR professionals in the Society for Human Resources Management鈥檚 2021-2022 State of the Workplace Study.
October 18, 2022Human Resources
Test Prep Provides Tools for Success
Getting accepted to the college of your choice鈥攐r passing a SHRM exam鈥攊s not easy. Competition abounds! Competency tests remain significant indicators of readiness for undergraduate degrees, post-graduate degrees, and in attaining professional certifications.
October 4, 2022Test Prep
Project Management for Beginners
From kids鈥� birthday parties to home renovations, everyone has managed a project at some point in their personal lives. And chances are, you鈥檝e managed a project or two at work, even if project manager isn鈥檛 in your job title.
September 20, 2022Project Management
What's the Difference Between a Paralegal and Legal Assistant?
Both legal assistants and paralegals support lawyers鈥� work and typically ensure that law offices run smoothly. However, despite similar job titles, there is a difference between a paralegal and legal assistant. Discover the roles, responsibilities, educational requirements, and salary ranges for each.
Why Customer Value Is the Ultimate Goal of Process Improvement
I have had the opportunity to work in the continuous improvement field for approximately 15 years. There have been some changes in the field: new theories, different ideas about how to improve processes, etc.
August 2, 2022Process Improvement
Retire from Work? Yes! Retire from Learning and Developing? Never!
This time I will call your attention to the importance of education and progress when the job-related phase of life has ended and, in doing so, highlight the important work of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at USF.
July 29, 2022Director's Corner
How to Build HR Business Partnerships
How do you build a great HR business partnership? First, get curious about the business!
July 19, 2022Human Resources