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Workations: Not just drinks with umbrellas and museum tours

A quality workation (and one most likely to be approved by the higher-ups) takes more than a few clicks on Expedia. It takes research, preparation, and setting and committing to time and financial boundaries. But once  …
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Closing the Gender Pay Gap

The gender pay gap is not a 21st-century problem. It has been deeply ingrained in our culture for generations and has far-reaching consequences. While progress has been made, most notably among younger workers, there is  …
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TurningPoint Executive Search Announces Release of Audiobook – The Practical Optimist

San Diego, California; TurningPoint Executive Search CEO & Founder Ken Schmitt announced the release of his audiobook, The Practical Optimist: An Entrepreneurial Journey Through Life’s Turning Points.  Ken shared, “I’ve been writing “The Practical Optimist”  …
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The Best of Both Worlds: The Ultimate Guide to Workations

Imagine waking up to the sound of gentle waves crashing on the shore, opening your laptop to start the day’s tasks, all while basking in the sun’s warm embrace. This is the magic of workations  …
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It’s 10PM… Stop Emailing Me!

Burnout: noun; fatigue, frustration, or apathy resulting from prolonged stress, overwork, or intense activity. According to a recent Academy of Management study, 76% of employees are checking work emails after hours. This habit is becoming  …
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Burnout: Characteristics & What to Do About It

With the increase in after-hours work compounded by constant interconnectedness through technology, leaders also working into the night, and no clear boundaries, we’re now facing a new epidemic: burnout. Here’s how to spot it and  …
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2023 Mid-Year Compensation Guide… The numbers worth knowing

2023 has been a (fill in the blank) year so far. We’re sure there would be a wide variety of answers given, but we can all agree it’s been a roller coaster ride! How has  …
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TurningPoint Executive Search Places Douglas Wilson Companies New CMO/VP

TurningPoint Executive Search is pleased to announce the placement of Stephen Walton as the new Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President at Douglas Wilson Companies. “With aspirations to continue to drive business growth and expand  …
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Dear Employees: Welcome! It’s time to come back to the office!

Employers, we know these “uncertain times” are about to become even more rocky as you ask your employees to return to working in the office, even if in a hybrid model. You’ve probably been talking  …
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It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me (Not your boss!)

You don’t have to look far to find a laundry list of reasons why management stinks. But let’s be honest; it’s easy to blame the boss. They’re the ones responsible for company policies and procedures, creating  …
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