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The ReWork Bookshelf: 5 Must-Reads from Workforce Trends Expert Ira Wolfe

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When I graduated from college I got to find a job; my girls have to invent theirs. I attended college to learn skills for life, and lifelong learning for me afterward was a hobby. It's a great read and one of the most important ones in my life. Favorite Quote: “Average is officially over.

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Why You Shouldn't Overlook Candidates With an Alternative Education

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trillion, and in 2016 the average college student graduated with over $37,000 in student loans. For many potential college students who are now the future of our workforce, this process has become untenable. Degrees Aren't Everything WGU's programs aren't designed for traditional college -aged students. The result?

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5 Lessons to Teach Recent Grads to Set Them up for Success

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With college graduation season behind us, chances are you've probably just hired a few recent graduates. 2) Flexibility Doesn't Mean What It Did in College As college students, your new hires were probably able to schedule their classes around their social life, but now they need to schedule their social life around their jobs.

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The Future of Work and How to Improve Job Satisfaction

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If I think about all the experiences people have at work that just ruin the quality of work life, getting criticized is definitely one of those crushing experiences, and yet if it's done in a way that inspires improvement rather than just critiques, then it becomes a developmental experience and it's valuable. Balance is a relative term.

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TED Talk Tuesday: Anyone Can Be a Leader

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Dudley calls these pivotal times “lollipop moments," named after an interaction he had in college with a new student. Dudley forgot this ever happened, until the woman approached him years later and told him that he changed her life. Life is full of little moments that add up to meaningful life changes, Dudley points out.

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Dear ReWorker: How Do I Attract Good Candidates in a High Employment Economy?

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Schools push everyone toward a four year college degree, instead of encouraging some to pursue unskilled labor job training, so hiring today is a unique challenge. Give them a chance—you may find some great employees with a unique perspective on life and an inspiring appreciation for a second chance. For many, it's almost impossible.

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Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with UNIDOS

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As early as I can remember, Mexican culture—tamales, Tejano music, and the Spanish language—has been a part of my life. My parents were both born in Mexico and came to the United States in search of a better life. I learned about hard work and determination firsthand by seeing them struggle to adjust to a new life.

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