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Practice Mindfulness: How to be Present During the Holidays
So much to do, so little time. For most executives, it’s natural to always be on the move. With the new year just around the corner, it can be even more overwhelming to juggle your personal and professional life. Making the effort to slow down, be present, and...
A Recruiter Messaged You on LinkedIn – Now What?
If you have a LinkedIn account, chances are that a recruiter has messaged you about a job opening. In this era of spam emails, pop-up ads, and unwanted solicitations, you may wonder if the message is worth reading or responding to at all. By understanding how the...
What is Ban the Box?
Ban the Box, also known as The Fair Chance Act, is a law that prohibits employers from inquiring about a candidate’s past criminal record on a job application. The name “Ban the Box” stems from a common checkbox question that asks applicants if they have ever been...
Phone Screening: Impress a Recruiter in 15 Minutes
Ever been contacted by a recruiter to schedule a 15-minute phone call? It’s a good sign to be selected for a phone screening. With the hundreds of applicants that they receive daily, recruiters will utilize their limited time and prioritize candidates who have the...
Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey 2019
Bristol Associates, Inc. has launched its 19th Annual Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey in conjunction with Spectrum Gaming Group. The goal of our survey is to help the gaming industry attract, retain, and motivate its executive talent. We aim to provide...
3 Ways to Increase Your Influence and Impact
By our guest blogger, Haydee Antezana Successful people are not born with a success gene; they develop a scientifically proven secret sauce: the ability to influence and impact with intention. As an executive, you are constantly influencing and impacting those...
18 Tips to Master the Art of Small Talk
Do you dread participating in small talk during networking events or company functions? Making an effort to improve your small talk skills and refining your business etiquette will assist you in climbing the ladder of success. Stop stressing and start impressing...
CBD: It’s Not What You Think
Cannabidiol (CBD) has gained a lot of recent media attention due to a number of industries incorporating it in their food, beverage, and beauty products. Food vendors, restaurants, and hotels have begun introducing or considering the use of CBD-infused products in...
Making Moves: A Successful Guide to Relocation
You’ve just been offered an amazing career opportunity, but it requires relocation – now what? For most, relocation can be a challenging and stressful experience due to the amount of time and resources it takes to undergo such a big change. Packing and unpacking,...