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Dear Atty., How Do We Create A Win-Win At Work?
The “Dear Atty.” column is aimed at answering employers’ legal questions that surround issues in human resources. Attorney Pete Albrecht of Albrecht Backer Labor & Employment Law, S.C. welcomes you to for future editions of “Dear Atty.” Dear Atty., The long-time director of our company’s IT department recently retired. He has approached the company about […]
How To Understand Your Future Employees
“Our company was founded at the turn of the century,” an employer proudly boasted. “Which one?” asked the job candidate. Beloit College released its well-known Mindset List for the class of 2019. These incoming college freshmen were born in 1997, with the likes of Dolly the sheep and the McCaughey septuplets. They grew up […]
Tips For Job Seekers: What To Bring To An Interview
So you scored a big interview. Congratulations! As you prepare for the interview it is important to keep in mind what documents to bring to a meeting with a potential employer. In this episode of Tips For Job Seekers we take a quick look at what to prepare and take with to a job interview. The […]
Social Media Blunders From Job Seekers
We have all witnessed forehead-slapping moments on social media. You know the kind, like when a friend from college posts an inappropriate picture from a party or your cousin’s misuse of grammar is so shocking that it would horrify any English teacher. While these moments may seem harmless in the moment, these posts can harm […]
Tips For Job Seekers: How To Find Us
“Help! I can’t find your office!” is a common exclamation we hear from job seekers on their way to an interview at Drake & Company. The last thing an applicant wants to do is be late for a job interview, but sometimes office buildings that contain more than one business can be confusing or difficult […]
6 Stories That Drive Success
Summer is a busy season for everyone between vacations, outdoor activities and also a full work schedule, that it can be difficult to stay on top of the latest business news or management tips. We compiled six stories from around the web that provide inspiration and successful methods to improve business. In Business Spheres of Influence—2015 […]
Tips For Job Seekers: How To Shake Hands Before An Interview
What does your handshake say about you? In this episode of Tips For Job Seekers we look at the do’s and don’ts of how to make a better first impression with your handshake at a job interview. To learn more about first impressions, contact one of our recruiters to find out what employers in our […]
3 Ways To Dress For a Job Interview
A job interview is not only the time to demonstrate why you are the best person for a job, but it is also the opportunity to dress to impress. Even in a casual work environment, it is important for job applicants to demonstrate professionalism with what they wear to an interview. Business Professional A business […]
Dear Atty., Can I Bury My Head In Sand At Work?
The “Dear Atty.” column is aimed at answering employers’ legal questions that surround issues in human resources. Attorney Pete Albrecht of Albrecht Backer Labor & Employment Law, S.C. welcomes you to for future editions of “Dear Atty.” Dear Atty., On a recent business trip to a conference, some of our staff members had too much […]
Tips For Job Seekers: How To Follow Up After A Job Interview
What should you do after a job interview? In this episode of Tips For Job Seekers, we demonstrate some ways to follow up with a hiring manager after the big interview. However you choose to follow up, make sure you stand out against the competition in a thoughtful and professional way. To find out how […]