Break Down Expert Job Search Advice (say NO to the ATS!)

Break Down Expert Job Search Advice (say NO to the ATS!) Lets dig into the post from yesterday, and dissect some of Louise Kursmarks advice.  Its a short article, but theres simple stuff that every job seeker needs to be doing. Lines from her post are in bold, my comments are not bold, and indented. I think that obsession(with gaming the ATS systems) is a distraction from the real work of job search. Again, you are hiding from the job search.  There is no silver bullet.  ATS is one tiny aspect of the job search, dont become obsessed with gaming it. Even if your resume is a perfect match for the job posting, you have a very small chance of being chosen for an interview.   Why? Because statistically, jobs posted online are not real jobs that are begging real people to apply. Some (probably those from big companies) have already been filled with internal candidates, but are posted just to satisfy regulations or policy.  Others are, unfortunately, and without integrity, fake jobs that are luring people in just to collect names and numbers.  Sometimes they are just feeling out the market, and seeing whats out there.  But for the real ones have you heard how many people apply to openings?  Its way to many, really.  And those that are getting through are not necessarily the right candidates.  Many right candidates are getting weeded out through errors in the logic of the automated system.  They dont call it the resume black hole for nothing. it’s easy to spend a lot of fruitless time trying to rise to the top of a very large pool. Lots and lots of people are playing this losing game.  Why throw your hat into a system that is proven to be so ineffective and discouraging, and really, one that doesnt really work?  Especially when there are more effective ways to land a job. My advice: Have a keyword-rich, simply formatted resume that stands a reasonable chance of making it through the ATS. And here is the simple truth about what you need for a resume.  Keyword rich and simple format.  Thats it.  Do that, then MOVE ON to the next part of your job search strategy! Then, spend less time applying to posted openings and more time getting referrals into the companies you’re interested in. Get out of the resume black hole and go compete in a different space the competition is much easier, and nicer, because too many people are afraid to network, or are doing it entirely wrong.  Be the person who learns to love it (you dont have to be an extrovert to love networking), and do it RIGHT!  Also, to Louises points, do this purposefully and strategically, not haphazardly. Use your network to find a connection, ask for an introduction, and start a dialogue. This, my friends, is networking.  This is more effective than going to network meetings, being nervous or shy, and then going home thinking I networked!  You may have, but what Louise is suggesting is to do it right, and go deeper, and be relationship-focused. Rather than applying for a job, have a conversation about the company’s needs and how someone with your background might be able to help. Again, this is networking.  And this hints to informational interviews as well!  Become a real person rather than a piece of paper or collection of keywords. You do this by focusing on conversations, relationships and real networking, rather than throwing your resume into the black hole Even if you don’t (get interviews), you’ve built another strand in your web of connections that will ultimately lead you to your next job. Building these strands, or lets go further and say this fabric, is what I call career management. It is having strong relationships over time, not just during this hard transition, and it is helping people understand who you are (and how they can help you) it is long-term.  It is the new job security, and its all in your control.  Its why I say you need to use JibberJobber, forever! (yes, a little fanatical there, but I get to do that on my own blog :))  And isn’t it more satisfying to have a colleague-to-colleague business discussion than to be judged (and rejected) based on a mysterious set of keyword qualifications? You know who has control over the keywords?  NOT YOU!  You have control over, which means influence on, your relationships and communication, but not on the arbitrary keywords that someone chose. And you dont have control over who else applies, or how their resumes compare to yours in the ATS black box logic.  Work on what you can control ! I love Louises no-nonsense advice thanks again for letting me share it! Break Down Expert Job Search Advice (say NO to the ATS!) Lets dig into the post from yesterday, and dissect some of Louise Kursmarks advice.  Its a short article, but theres simple stuff that every job seeker needs to be doing. Lines from her post are in bold, my comments are not bold, and indented. I think that obsession(with gaming the ATS systems) is a distraction from the real work of job search. Again, you are hiding from the job search.  There is no silver bullet.  ATS is one tiny aspect of the job search, dont become obsessed with gaming it. Even if your resume is a perfect match for the job posting, you have a very small chance of being chosen for an interview.   Why? Because statistically, jobs posted online are not real jobs that are begging real people to apply. Some (probably those from big companies) have already been filled with internal candidates, but are posted just to satisfy regulations or policy.  Others are, unfortunately, and without integrity, fake jobs that are luring people in just to collect names and numbers.  Sometimes they are just feeling out the market, and seeing whats out there.  But for the real ones have you heard how many people apply to openings?  Its way to many, really.  And those that are getting through are not necessarily the right candidates.  Many right candidates are getting weeded out through errors in the logic of the automated system.  They dont call it the resume black hole for nothing. it’s easy to spend a lot of fruitless time trying to rise to the top of a very large pool. Lots and lots of people are playing this losing game.  Why throw your hat into a system that is proven to be so ineffective and discouraging, and really, one that doesnt really work?  Especially when there are more effective ways to land a job. My advice: Have a keyword-rich, simply formatted resume that stands a reasonable chance of making it through the ATS. And here is the simple truth about what you need for a resume.  Keyword rich and simple format.  Thats it.  Do that, then MOVE ON to the next part of your job search strategy! Then, spend less time applying to posted openings and more time getting referrals into the companies you’re interested in. Get out of the resume black hole and go compete in a different space the competition is much easier, and nicer, because too many people are afraid to network, or are doing it entirely wrong.  Be the person who learns to love it (you dont have to be an extrovert to love networking), and do it RIGHT!  Also, to Louises points, do this purposefully and strategically, not haphazardly. Use your network to find a connection, ask for an introduction, and start a dialogue. This, my friends, is networking.  This is more effective than going to network meetings, being nervous or shy, and then going home thinking I networked!  You may have, but what Louise is suggesting is to do it right, and go deeper, and be relationship-focused. Rather than applying for a job, have a conversation about the company’s needs and how someone with your background might be able to help. Again, this is networking.  And this hints to informational interviews as well!  Become a real person rather than a piece of paper or collection of keywords. You do this by focusing on conversations, relationships and real networking, rather than throwing your resume into the black hole Even if you don’t (get interviews), you’ve built another strand in your web of connections that will ultimately lead you to your next job. Building these strands, or lets go further and say this fabric, is what I call career management. It is having strong relationships over time, not just during this hard transition, and it is helping people understand who you are (and how they can help you) it is long-term.  It is the new job security, and its all in your control.  Its why I say you need to use JibberJobber, forever! (yes, a little fanatical there, but I get to do that on my own blog :))  And isn’t it more satisfying to have a colleague-to-colleague business discussion than to be judged (and rejected) based on a mysterious set of keyword qualifications? You know who has control over the keywords?  NOT YOU!  You have control over, which means influence on, your relationships and communication, but not on the arbitrary keywords that someone chose. And you dont have control over who else applies, or how their resumes compare to yours in the ATS black box logic.  Work on what you can control ! I love Louises no-nonsense advice thanks again for letting me share it! Break Down Expert Job Search Advice (say NO to the ATS!) Lets dig into the post from yesterday, and dissect some of Louise Kursmarks advice.  Its a short article, but theres simple stuff that every job seeker needs to be doing. Lines from her post are in bold, my comments are not bold, and indented. I think that obsession(with gaming the ATS systems) is a distraction from the real work of job search. Again, you are hiding from the job search.  There is no silver bullet.  ATS is one tiny aspect of the job search, dont become obsessed with gaming it. Even if your resume is a perfect match for the job posting, you have a very small chance of being chosen for an interview.   Why? Because statistically, jobs posted online are not real jobs that are begging real people to apply. Some (probably those from big companies) have already been filled with internal candidates, but are posted just to satisfy regulations or policy.  Others are, unfortunately, and without integrity, fake jobs that are luring people in just to collect names and numbers.  Sometimes they are just feeling out the market, and seeing whats out there.  But for the real ones have you heard how many people apply to openings?  Its way to many, really.  And those that are getting through are not necessarily the right candidates.  Many right candidates are getting weeded out through errors in the logic of the automated system.  They dont call it the resume black hole for nothing. it’s easy to spend a lot of fruitless time trying to rise to the top of a very large pool. Lots and lots of people are playing this losing game.  Why throw your hat into a system that is proven to be so ineffective and discouraging, and really, one that doesnt really work?  Especially when there are more effective ways to land a job. My advice: Have a keyword-rich, simply formatted resume that stands a reasonable chance of making it through the ATS. And here is the simple truth about what you need for a resume.  Keyword rich and simple format.  Thats it.  Do that, then MOVE ON to the next part of your job search strategy! Then, spend less time applying to posted openings and more time getting referrals into the companies you’re interested in. Get out of the resume black hole and go compete in a different space the competition is much easier, and nicer, because too many people are afraid to network, or are doing it entirely wrong.  Be the person who learns to love it (you dont have to be an extrovert to love networking), and do it RIGHT!  Also, to Louises points, do this purposefully and strategically, not haphazardly. Use your network to find a connection, ask for an introduction, and start a dialogue. This, my friends, is networking.  This is more effective than going to network meetings, being nervous or shy, and then going home thinking I networked!  You may have, but what Louise is suggesting is to do it right, and go deeper, and be relationship-focused. Rather than applying for a job, have a conversation about the company’s needs and how someone with your background might be able to help. Again, this is networking.  And this hints to informational interviews as well!  Become a real person rather than a piece of paper or collection of keywords. You do this by focusing on conversations, relationships and real networking, rather than throwing your resume into the black hole Even if you don’t (get interviews), you’ve built another strand in your web of connections that will ultimately lead you to your next job. Building these strands, or lets go further and say this fabric, is what I call career management. It is having strong relationships over time, not just during this hard transition, and it is helping people understand who you are (and how they can help you) it is long-term.  It is the new job security, and its all in your control.  Its why I say you need to use JibberJobber, forever! (yes, a little fanatical there, but I get to do that on my own blog :))  And isn’t it more satisfying to have a colleague-to-colleague business discussion than to be judged (and rejected) based on a mysterious set of keyword qualifications? You know who has control over the keywords?  NOT YOU!  You have control over, which means influence on, your relationships and communication, but not on the arbitrary keywords that someone chose. And you dont have control over who else applies, or how their resumes compare to yours in the ATS black box logic.  Work on what you can control ! I love Louises no-nonsense advice thanks again for letting me share it!

11 Dos and Donts for Quitting Your Job - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

11 Dos and Don’ts for Quitting Your Job - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career When country singer Johnny Paycheck recorded ‘Take this Job and Shove It (I ain’t working here no more)’ in 1977, he really struck a chord. The song went to the top of the US country charts, inspired a film, and without a doubt, earned the heartfelt agreement of many disgruntled workers. But as a way to resign, delivering a line like this is not the best. The improving economy is tempting many employees back to the job market after years of frustration in a job they were afraid to leave. Once the new job is secured, the temptation to say goodbye to your old organization in a less-than-polite way may be hard to resist. But however much you want to tell your boss to shove it, making a graceful exit is the only way to move on and maintain your professional reputation. Here are some dos and don’ts: Do: Consider your decision carefully. If you are leaving because of problems with the boss or a colleague, moving within the organization may solve the problem. If so, talk to HR before throwing in the towel. If you must go, check your employment contract. According to ACAS, it must state the required notice period.   Also check for other resignation procedures. Helen Farr, partner in the employment group at City law firm Fox Williams says: “You may be in breach of your contract if you don’t give enough notice, or give notice verbally when your employment contract says it should be in writing.” Carefully construct your letter of resignation. Make it short, specify the date on which you want to leave (if you can be flexible say so) and explain that you intend to hand over projects or clients as smoothly as possible. Express gratitude for the opportunities and training provided. Be professional rather than emotional. Work out what you are going to tell your boss and colleagues â€" it should be the same thing. Telling your boss you are seeking wider experience, but telling colleagues it’s because the boss is a monster, is dangerous. One of your colleagues may blab before you leave. Remember, you will want a reference from the boss in future. Keep negative comments to yourself or save them for post-departure sworn-to-secrecy meetings with ex-colleagues. Make a one-to-one appointment with your boss to explain that you are leaving and hand over the letter. Have a basic ‘script’ in your head so you know what to say when asked your reasons. Avoid criticising your boss, colleagues or company if possible. Certainly, avoid personal attacks. If you do not want to work out your full notice period, then ask. However, keep in mind they may not grant your request. Sort out issues such as holiday pay, expenses or bonuses owed, and the procedures for handing back equipment such as company mobiles. ACAS states that in most cases employees should be paid their normal pay during the notice period. Don’t: Rant to colleagues, friends, clients or on social media about the boss being an ogre, the team a bunch of losers or the whole organisation going down the pan, even if it is all true. You may meet them again later in your career. Maintain a professional demeanour throughout. Have a flaming row with the boss, even behind closed doors. It’s amazing how far raised voices carry. You will certainly emerge the talk of the office, and given the recording capacity of mobile phones, your argument could end up on the internet. Just walk out, unless there really is no alternative. It’s unprofessional and bound to anger your boss and colleagues. “Flouncing out without the required notice puts you in breach of contract. The employer also does not need to pay you for the notice period,” says Farr. Send an email, venting your frustration on your last day. There’s no reason to go out in a blaze of glory. Author Bio Linda Whitney  writes for Glassdoor.com.

Good Interview Techniques and Tips for your next Job Interview

Good Interview Techniques and Tips for your next Job Interview Good Interview Techniques and Tips for your next Job Interview Job interviews can be tough, especially in the current job market. You need to do everything possible to make a great first impression at your interview if you want to land that job!Follow our helpful guide about how to make yourself stand out from the crowd of other applicants at your next job interview: Do your company researchIt always pays to do a little bit of homework before your interview to find out as much as you can about the company you are applying to. Look through the company website for a good idea of their style and approach towards the public. Read any available press releases they have published to give you a good insight in to the company goals and objectives.If they do a lot of work for charity, note this down and find out if they have any preferred charity organisations that they help. A bit of history about the charities they support would also give you something positive to say about the company should your interviewer ask you why you want to work for them.Ch eck the job specificationsMake sure that you dont continually send out a generic resume for ever job you apply for. If you want to stand out from other candidates, then you need to amend your resume to match your skills to the job specifications. Highlight or prioritize those skills on your resume to make sure that they stand out the most as your interviewer scans over your details.Interviews will often start with a question such as “tell me about yourself” while they sit and scan over your resume in front of you at the same time. You will want to ensure that your answers back up what is highlighted on your resume. Try to stick to talking about your skills that match the job requirement and that make you qualified for the post rather than launching into a long and rambling story of your life. Research your business sectorResearching your industry or business sector can demonstrate that you know what is going on in the world and what particular trends are happening. Interviewe rs like to see that you can look at the bigger picture and see how their company fits in and works with others within the same industry. Showing an interest in something more than the job alone will paint you in a good light, and as someone who has the potential for possible future job promotions and increased responsibilities within the company.Demonstrate your knowledgePrepare at least two examples of your experience where you demonstrated your skills in the workplace. Remember the exact actions you took to remedy and deal with the issues that arose and what the results were of your actions. Rehearse and run these scenarios through your head like you are watching an action movie. Choose skills and actions that are relevant to the job you are applying for. Recounting skills and actions that are not linked in some way to this potential new job can lead to confusion, so make sure your stories are relevant. Plan your interview wardrobeDeciding what to wear to your job interview is not as straightforward as you think. Most corporate or big company job interviews will expect you to be smart and presentable, so a good business suit in neutral shades will be your best option here. However, it will always pay to research the company office culture and dress code beforehand so that you dont clash with their in-house style. If you are going with a smart business suit, make sure it is clean and well pressed. It may pay to have it dry-cleaned before your interview so you can go in feeling strong and confident.Dont be lateIf you have to travel some distance to reach your job interview, make sure that you plan out your route perfectly. There is absolutely nothing worse than arriving late for your interview, or phoning in because you are completely lost! It would be a good idea to do a couple of practice runs to test out and time your route to make sure that you will arrive in plenty of time for your interview.Watch out for unexpected issues such as road closures for roa dworks or other events that may impede your journey to your interview. Aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of your interview. This will give you time to compose yourself and do a last-minute bit of preparation. Make sure you visit the bathroom before your interview, and give yourself a final check over in the mirror so you are completely ready for your interview.Put on your marketing headAs you are entering the interview room, imagine that you are walking in there to sell a product. In this case the product you are selling is yourself, but the same rules apply. You have your own personal brand and you are attempting to make this as appealing as possible to your interviewer.If you are asked any questions during your interview that you dont quite understand or are unsure of how to answer, then dont be afraid to ask for clarification. This not only demonstrates your confidence and communication skills but also saves both you and your interviewer from wasting precious int erview time.Finally, never forget to value yourself. It is easy to become nervous or overwhelmed by your surroundings or the interview process. Remember that you are a perfect fit for this job and the company will benefit from the skills and knowledge you will bring to the role. Keep calm and act as natural as possible. You can do this! previous article Resume Template Word Freebie Modish and Smart next article Ocean Breeze Premium Resume Package you might also likeWhy Do You Want to Work Here? Best Answers to This Interview Question

Review Amazing Beauty Hair Extensions

Review Amazing Beauty Hair Extensions Product was provided for this review. Opinions are my own. There are as many sources for hair extensions as there are brands of breakfast cereal.   And similarly, its easy to get lulled by price or catchy ad to buy something thats not really very good quality. Ive used extensions a few times in the past, and Ive mostly been disappointed at the quality, or regretful of the cost.   So no matter how much you like them, the challenge is finding quality and affordability. Good news! When   Amazing Beauty Hair Extensions asked my to review their product, Ill admit I was skeptical, based on past experience.   But since Id been thinking about trying hair extensions once again, I decided to give them a look.   Heres my experience with them. Color selection.   Tons of options and mixes.   I have a hard to match color, and came very close to perfect. Style/type choice.   There are more than enough options for both clip-in and tape-in styles.   I chose the clip in. Price.   While its difficult to judge before you actually see product, their prices are quite reasonable compared to others Ive tried and based on the quality of product I received. Shipping.   Came quickly in a secure and professional package, not just stuffed in a bag. Quality.   Absolutely no disappointment.   The natural hair, the construction of the pieces, and the clips themselves were all of the highest quality. Amazing Beauty Hair Extensions Being one who struggles when it comes to hair, I was apprehensive about getting the clips (theres a variety of one to four clip pieces in the set) to work and look right.   To my surprise, I got it right the first try. My advice:   If youve been considering hair extensions but dread the $$$ most salons want to do them, give Amazing Beauty a try.   Im betting youll find yourself smiling at the results just as I did!

What is a Resume Builder and How Does it Work?

What is a Resume Builder and How Does it Work?Resume builder and all the other related services provided by Recruitment companies to the job seekers online are increasing day by day. It is because of this demand that the professionals are getting hold of these methods to create a better kind of resume and easily get their applications accepted by the employers. The requirements of the internet making the jobs easier to apply for, and thus create more opportunities for everyone.New resume builders are created every second to make things easier for the job seekers. However, many times, the applications will not get accepted by the employers, due to some very simple reasons. This is the reason why there are many online systems, which help to build the documents of the applicants. They help to decide which jobs are good for a person, in order to increase the chances of getting the jobs.The basic idea behind the building of the documents is to gather the data of the applicants to build up a data base, and which can be used later. Thus, the general idea behind the work of a builder is to gather the documents and to base the information on them. One thing is for sure, all the applicants will have to enter their personal information, so that they can be tracked down, to find out about the needed career training or education.One of the most basic tasks of the builder is to check the info of the job seekers. Thus, the developers use the personal information to try and find out about the real nature of the applicants, the level of education, and even their professional experience. Therefore, all the developers do is to confirm the facts using the social networking websites and searching for different options, which will then lead to the needed information.Once these are gathered, the developers will go ahead and create a profile, which will be used as the first part of the building process. They will collect different information from the website and then create the perso nal profiles that can be used later. The profile is to be able to give the users information about the prospective employer, the amount of salary he/she is entitled to, the location, type of work, office space etc.After gathering the information, the resume builder will now create the resume which will be used for the application process. After reading the details of the applicants, the makers of the resume builder will combine the content of the profiles into one resume. There is no doubt, that these skills are far from becoming outdated.These building tools are now becoming very popular and commonly used by the people for various kinds of projects. This will prove to be very useful for both the applicants and the employers as well. For the applicants, it will prove to be a good way to get a lot of opportunities, while the employers will also get a nice look at the different offers that they will get.With the coming of the online resume builder, the job seekers have a lot of benefi ts to gain. The applications of the job seekers will be reviewed and checked, allowing them to avoid a lot of errors in filling out the document. The various options of resumes that are available for different kinds of companies and organizations will be brought together for the user to choose from.

Free webinar June 17 The best (and worst) ways to measure happiness at work + introducing Heartcount - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Free webinar June 17 The best (and worst) ways to measure happiness at work + introducing Heartcount - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Most companies conduct regular job satisfaction surveys, but they often don?t work very well and fail to deliver tangible improvements to employees perception of their workplace. This leads to increased unhappiness among employees and from there to lower productivity and higher employee turnover. In this free webinar we will cover: Why traditional job satisfaction surveys often fail Why you absolutely should measure happiness at work Better ways to measure happiness at work ? ie. more often, more relevant and more valuable Share specific experiences from a company that tried it A very brief introduction to Heartcount a unique new tool for measuring happiness at work The webinar is on June 17 from 1:00 pm-1:45 pm Copenhagen time and its of course free. Sign up here. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

5 ways to keep your employees happy

5 ways to keep your employees happy 5 ways to keep your employees happy You see it all the time: midnight emails, dinnertime or weekend conference calls, projects finishing up in the wee hours of the morning. No one seems to work nine-to-five anymore â€" not you, not your employees. To explore this “work anytime, anywhere” phenomenon, a new study conducted by the business-to-business division of Staples gets at the heart of employee attitudes toward the shifting ways we work, and what keeps them happy in their jobs. While most employees are happy at work despite working longer hours, employers can’t rest on their laurels, and keeping employees happy is a job in itself. Study results The Staples study revealed surprising statistics that cause companies to look at workplace happiness in a new way and, more importantly, understand how to create and maintain a happy, motivated and productive staff. While 52 percent of office workers say they are suffering from burnout as a result of the hours they work, 86 percent are still happy at work and motivated to rise in their organizations, so there’s more to workplace happiness than what we might initially think. To help explain this dichotomy, I spoke to Dan Schawbel, founder of WorkplaceTrends.com. According to Schawbel, employees are overworked and burnt out, yet they are still happy, loyal and interested in moving up to management in the next few years. Theyve accepted the new realities of the workplace. He added that in todays world, workers are always on call and have to put in more hours for the same or less pay. As a culture, weve accepted this change because of the integration of smartphones, wearables and tablets in our daily lives. But that doesnt mean sacrificing happiness. Here are five tips to keeping that upbeat feeling: 1. Hours aren’t everything There is very little difference between the hours worked by happy employees and unhappy ones. Workload doesn’t necessarily impact happiness directly, but the way people work does. Given the rise in technology that enables us to work anywhere and anytime, employees are now working in ways that best meet their schedules. Encouraging employees to work outside “normal” hours â€" flexible scheduling â€" can result in better, more productive work and increased happiness. 2. Invest in your employees The happiest workers are more likely to say that their employers provided them with a wider range of technologies and tools to help them better do their jobs. For example, 50 percent of the happiest workers were supplied with laptops, compared to only 23 percent of the least-happy workers. Spending to provide employees with the latest and greatest technology will ultimately mean happier, more loyal staff. 3. Encourage breaks Your employees aren’t taking enough breaks and they should be. While it’s no surprise the unhappiest workers were more likely to feel they were unable to leave their desks to take a break (69 percent), too many happy employees echo the same sentiment (44 percent). Encourage periodic breaks for staff to recharge and increase both productivity and morale. 4. Implement a telecommuting/flex work policy If you don’t have flex scheduling, consider adding it ASAP. Flexible working has a crucial role in employee happiness. About 63 percent of the happiest workers said they were able to either telecommute, work flex-time or both. This compared to only 22 percent of the least-happy workers. Implementing an official flexible work policy will encourage employees to work in the environment that suits them. 5. Go green The happiest workers are more likely to work in companies with eco-friendly policies of some kind (74 percent). Because sustainability is becoming more and more important for employees, it plays a huge factor in talent retention and helps keep employees motivated. Small changes can go a long way to keeping employees happy and loyal. We’re moving toward a workforce that works where they want, when they want, so it’s crucial to keep them motivated. Overall, employees may be happy, but employers need to keep them that way. Make sure they have the tools, the flexibility, and the work environment that’s best for them. After all, a happy, motivated employee is a productive employee.