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What Do Real Estate Agents Do on a Daily Basis?


Friday, May 27, 2022

No real estate agent sells homes left and right in a standard workweek and collects paycheques like that. A real estate agent is doing a lot of work on any given day, from meeting with clients to staging and showing homes, scheduling appraisals and inspections, etc. All of the daily work can be tedious but is ...

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9 Ways on How to Make an Apartment Cozy for College Students


Sunday, October 25, 2020

Settling into your own apartment is an exciting part of student life. You may arrive at your new home with high hopes, both for your academic journey and your social life. But when you first lay eyes on an empty apartment, you may feel somewhat less than inspired. Drab colours and utilitarian features can make student ...

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7 Most Popular Benefits Offered to Employees


Friday, April 24, 2020

One way to attract top talent to your business is to offer a desirable employee benefits package. A 2015 study conducted by Glassdoor found that about 60% of potential employees rate benefits high up when seeking a new job. More shockingly, the survey also found that about 80% of potential employees would opt for more ...

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9 Common Signs of Predatory Behavior in the Workplace


Friday, February 28, 2020

As we make friendships and build relationships through life, we tend to look for the best in others. When someone appears to be friendly, outgoing and kind, it can take us off-guard when they start to act differently. Predatory behavior is particularly dangerous because it takes advantage of our willingness to trust people. Using manipulation and ...

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7 Ways for Addressing Inappropriate Comments in the Workplace


Tuesday, February 25, 2020

The last thing you want in a workplace environment is hostility precipitated by inappropriate comments. Some comments create a toxic environment in which conflict and harassment fester. The best way for addressing inappropriate comments in the workplace is to always ensure discriminatory behaviour is frowned upon. The punishment discourages employees from engaging in it. Take immediate action ...

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10 Different Forms of Sexual Harassment


Friday, July 19, 2019

While some forms of sexual harassment are very obvious, others are much less so. As such, it is very important to understand what is considered sexual harassment, so that it is recognizable when it occurs. Many forms of sexual harassment go unreported and unaddressed as a result of misunderstanding and discomfort on the topic. As ...

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