Keppie Careers

Social media speaker, social media consultant, job search coach

Diversity in the workplace

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Inspired by the King holiday and the inauguration, it seems timely to write about the issue of diversity in the workplace and offer some links to online resources for members of a variety of diverse groups.

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers says the following about diversity on their website:

Valuing diversity means acknowledging that other people, other races, other voices and other cultures have as much integrity and as much claim on the world as you do. It is the recognition that there are other ways of seeing the world, solving problems, and working together.

Read more thoughts on diversity and find useful resources and online links at my blog at GreatPlaceJobs…


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Tips to Help You Survive Working for an Abusive Boss

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Wouldn’t it be nice if there were a sure-fire way to avoid working for an abusive boss? One good plan is to search for a job at an award-winning company known for treating employees well! Elvira Aletta offered some “rules” to help you cope if your boss could compete with the boss in The Devil Wears Prada. Click through to my blog at GreatPlaceJobs to read all of the tips and commentary!…

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Great Employers Are Best, Even in Recession

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Are you still waiting for things to look up in the job market? You may be waiting a while…All indications are that we are in for a bit of a bumpy road for the next patch. But, all is not lost for job seekers! Did you know that workplaces that have been recognized as “great,” such as those highlighted on GreatPlaceJobs, historically outperformed the general market and are less likely to have to resort to layoffs during tough times?

These award-winning employers typically offer better job security, which is a terrific benefit for anyone who needs a job!



Read more at my blog at GreatPlaceJobs…


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Best Companies and Work Happiness

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Fortune announced its Best Companies to Work for in 2008.  Based on employee surveys, Google ranked #1, probably as a result of their unique company culture, benefits and work environment.

What makes a great company?  Great pay and perks, training, job growth and flexibility are among the characteristics that employees appreciate in their work place. 

Free scuba classes, prayer and meditation rooms, free trips and free lunch are among some of the unique perks at some of the top 100 employers rated in the survey.

Even if your company or employer didn’t make the list, less tangible factors also make for a great workplace.  For example:

  • Mentorship,
  • Support for implementing innovative ideas,
  • Latitude to be creative,
  • Emphasis on promotion from within and
  • Support from non-micro-managing leadership.

Working with people whom you respect and like is another important, although intangible factor that influences your experience at work.  Although pay and perks are great, in my opinion, working with people whom you admire and enjoy being around may be the most important factor influencing a positive work life!  After all, many of us spend more waking hours with our work colleagues than our friends and families.

Feel free to share what makes a top workplace in your opinion!

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