Benefits of Online Courses

Posted by Eileen Moynihan on Feb 14, 2022 4:36 PM

Online courses offer flexibility options that on-campus courses just can’t replicate. When the world is crazier than it has ever been, online courses revolve around your schedule and your life.

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Photography Cheat Sheet

Posted by Skye Learning Team on Dec 22, 2021 12:57 PM

Photography has evolved drastically over the years. For example, the original photographs lacked color, whereas color photography is widely used today. While cameras used to be the sole form of technology used for photography, mobile devices are now equipped with high-tech cameras that can be used to take professional-looking photographs as well. With the consistent invention of new camera and editing technology, photography will continue to change and reach new heights for years to come.

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Steps for Managing Change

Posted by Skye Learning Team on Dec 20, 2021 12:38 PM

In recent years, many nonprofit organizations have been forced to adapt in response to political, social, and economic changes. The economic recession which began during the COVID-19 pandemic required most nonprofits to operate with reduced resources, while the demand for many of the services they provided was increasing.

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How to Motivate Employees During the Holidays

Posted by Eileen Moynihan on Nov 5, 2021 10:58 AM

As the holidays quickly approach, it can be hard for employees to fully concentrate on daily work tasks. Who can blame them? It’s an exciting time of year! With upcoming family visits and important errands on their minds, it makes sense that it can be tough to stay focused.

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Pros & Cons of Hiring Independent Contractors

Posted by Skye Learning Team on May 27, 2021 12:27 PM

Companies sometimes hire independent contractors who are not full-time employees. This work arrangement provides flexibility for employers looking to hire workers only for projects with specific start and end dates. The contractors also have flexibility to choose which projects they want to take. Independent contractors are self-employed, may work on a project-to-project basis, and may be employed by more than one company or client.

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10 Top Traits of Effective Team Members

Posted by Marco Martinez on May 7, 2021 10:46 AM

Dependability and communication are essential traits in team members. When these falter or do not exist, it can lead to a breakdown in group trust. While long-term projects typically support relationship building, short-term projects may not allow the time for personal relationships to grow. However, a commitment to shared goals and to one another allows stronger bonds to develop among team members, no matter the duration of the project.

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9 Characteristics of High Performers

Posted by Skye Learning Team on Apr 28, 2021 10:54 AM

Companies want to attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent. These employees have or are expected to yield the highest performance (as gauged by reviews, assessments, and other tools). High performers make the most valuable contributions to their companies and often have the following nine characteristics:

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5 Key Soft Skills Recruiters Look For

Posted by Jen Conroy on Mar 18, 2021 12:36 PM

While education, experience, and certification are important for scoring an interview, a new study by the HR software provider iCIMS finds that recruiters place a higher value on soft skills. From an ability to communicate well to being organized, these intangible qualities can be tough to measure, but they affect everything from productivity to collaboration.

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5 Ways to Lead Without Authority

Posted by Frank Connolly on Mar 5, 2021 11:39 AM

We are always making a choice, no matter what. Not only is every action you take a choice, but not doing something is also a choice. There is a great quote from Stephen Covey: "Leadership is a choice, not a position."

No matter your role—whether you're a CEO or an intern—you have the choice every day to be a leader. Especially if you're working in a startup, there are countless opportunities to step up and make a 10X impact.

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More Feedback, Please

Posted by Frank Connolly on Feb 25, 2021 2:03 PM

Serious fans of rock and roll will probably know the answer to this trivia question: When they were just starting out, the Irish band now known as U2 went by what one-word name?

The answer, of course, is "Radio X U2 History", a reference to one of the few technical terms that the fledgling rockers knew back then. The name didn’t last long, but the band certainly didand within a few short years millions of fans were enjoying the sound of “Feedback” under their new name.

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