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How ToHow To: Stop the exodus of promising young leaders from Maine?
April 2, 2018The most honest answer I can give you on how to stop the flow of young people out of Maine is you can't. Young people by nature have more of a yearning for adventure.
April 2, 2018
How ToHow To: Broach the tough topic of 'money' with your life partner
March 19, 2018As a banker, I believe there's no bad time to chat about your family finances with your significant other.
March 19, 2018
How ToMake IT investments that improve your business
February 19, 2018IT strategy is becoming increasingly important, and the new year is a good time to revisit the key components of your strategy.
February 19, 2018
How ToHow to: Handshake, or a hug? How do you decide which is appropriate in the workplace?
February 5, 2018We're reading every day about harassment in the workplace and #metoo. You may be wondering how to apply that to your company and workplace.
February 5, 2018
How ToHow To: 5 points to consider in deciding whether ESOP is right succession tool for your company
January 22, 2018Is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan the right succession tool for your company?
January 22, 2018
How ToHow To: Implement a successful workplace wellness program
December 11, 2017A well-designed workplace wellness program can significantly reduce employer health care costs while increasing employee retention, motivation and morale.
December 11, 2017
How ToHow To: Turn macro trends into long-term profits
December 11, 2017The best Maine businesses know that long-term success means looking beyond industry fads to the macro economic and demographic trends that influence long-term profits.
December 11, 2017
November 27, 2017
How ToHow to: Avoid the high cost of a data breach
November 27, 2017In August, the Equifax data breach left more than 145 million Americans vulnerable to identity theft.
November 27, 2017
How ToHow to: Attract great candidates and commit to 'customer-like' communication
November 13, 2017Drawing on data gathered from greater Portland job seekers and clients of Career & Workplace Directions, we've concluded that there is plenty of room for improvement when it comes to an organization's recruitment impressions.
November 13, 2017- How To
How to: Get prepared for an I-9 compliance audit
October 30, 2017For employers and human resources professionals, the employment eligibility verification process can be a daunting one. If unorganized, the process becomes all the more difficult.
October 30, 2017 - How To
How to: Boost and manage your career
October 30, 2017Do you cringe at the thought of changing jobs or transitioning to a different career? If so, then you're probably not managing your career or recognizing your professional value.
October 30, 2017 
How ToHow to: Key tenets that will enable nonprofits to successfully manage an endowment
October 16, 2017For some not-for-profit institutions, an endowment can serve as a rainy day fund. For others, it might be their life blood for survival.
October 16, 2017- Ask ACE
How to: Evaluate a consulting proposal and make a hiring decision
October 2, 2017Q: I just received a proposal for consulting services. How should I evaluate the proposal and make a hiring decision?
October 2, 2017 
How ToHow to: Make social media part of your networking strategy
September 18, 2017Some believe social media is ruining our personal relationships. I believe the opposite. Thanks to Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and other social media platforms, we are able to stay connected to a much larger network of people.
September 18, 2017
How ToHow to: Deal with grief in the workplace
September 18, 2017Grief in the workplace is unavoidable. Whether it's the approaching or sudden death of an employee, or the death of an employee's loved one, the impact will be felt throughout the workplace, either directly or indirectly.
September 18, 2017
