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The findings of Dr. Ratekin's research suggest that intentional gratitude practices contributed to increased job satisfaction, role confidence, and overall employee well-being at the examined firm. As a result of her analysis, Dr. Ratekin made multiple recommendations to the partner organization, which are to frame gratitude as a formal company value, encourage gratitude as a daily practice for everyone, make intentional gratitude visible internally and externally, and encourage clients to engage in intentional gratitude.
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingWith many service members leaving the military ranks and beginning their academic journey at colleges and universities nationwide, we have a pressing need to understand suicide warning signs and the effects of depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) among these new students.
Readtime: 5 Minutes Continue ReadingFor the first 25 years of her life, Stephanie Melo had very little exposure to a work environment. Her family emigrated to a remote part of Canada, an area where career opportunities were limited - especially for women. It was a classic immigrant story - financial struggles, economic and social obstacles, and a language barrier.
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingDo you remember that feeling you had when you were a child and school was just let out for winter break? The absolute excitement to not think about classes, to have no homework, and to play with friends, be bored by family, or simply to sleep past what you considered to be "oh my goodness it's too early."
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingLeadership is the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish a goal or to improve a unit or organization. Leaders will acknowledge that there is a difference between the combat versus garrison mindsets, however most admit that effective leadership is the best leadership.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingIt's important to be resourceful and practical - and to build a strong support system. This is important because at any moment I could become a "single parent" if my spouse receives orders to train (TDY) or deploy. Moving (PCS) may occur every two to three years. For example, my children have attended seven different schools in the past nine years.
Readtime: 2 Minutes Continue ReadingJob opportunities exist as well in the organization management industry as employers continue to use outside firms to assist with some of their human resources functions. The right employees can take a business to new heights. The wrong ones can hurt. Put together a team that fits with and enhances the business culture, goals, and objectives.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingIf you're going into a doctoral program, you probably confident about your writing skills - and you should. But don't be surprised or discouraged by less than stellar feedback. Use this feedback to sharpen not only your writing, but also your reading and analysis skills. Embrace all of this feedback because it will help out as your progress through the program.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingCareer fairs provide great opportunities for you to meet potential employers and to network with others. You can gain access to gatekeepers that can open doors to a new career or a new job for you. Remember, there will be many, many other job seekers competing for the same jobs at a career fair, so be sure you stand out from the crowd.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingAlthough enjoying being around people is a good start, it is not enough to succeed in an HRM program. An HRM degree keeps up with the sophistication of the field as well as employer expectations. Learning to create a positive, motivating work environment is important. However, expertise in measuring and analyzing data should not be overlooked in determining the success of people-related programs and processes.
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