RETAINING TALENT

Wellness programs evolve to help workers cope with social and emotional stress

Top Workplaces companies are expanding programs to include mental and social dimensions.
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Community involvement key to many Top Workplaces

June 21, 2017
Several top companies share something in common, and that is "paying it forward" whenever possible.
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Small companies grant perks and flexibility to attract and retain talent

June 21, 2017
Several companies at the top of the small business list know how to let their workers have a little fun.

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Mortenson CEO Dan Johnson seeks growth for company and employees

June 27, 2017
Large Companies: Mortenson's new CEO Dan Johnson sees himself as a "steward" for future generations of the construction company.

Bret Weiss, CEO of WSB, is the ideas guy

June 21, 2017
Midsize: His father, and a Gophers football coach, helped shape the leadership style of WSB's CEO Bret Weiss.

Top Workplaces: Special Awards 2017

June 22, 2017
Employees gave these companies top marks in 12 Special Award categories. The employers shared their secrets to success.

Joyce and Todd Brenny built a trucking company they would want to work for

June 21, 2017
Joyce and Todd Brenny wanted their namesake company to be employee-centric.

Social media is a valuable tool in the job search

January 3, 2018
Popular platforms, including LinkedIn, can help you develop your career.

Career advisers say tight job market could be good time to switch companies

January 2, 2018
With the lowest unemployment rate in the nation, now may a good time for Minnesotans to think about changing jobs.

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CAREER GUIDE

It’s a job-seeker’s market. Good old-fashioned strategies can help you land your dream position.

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Networking is still the ultimate job-finding strategy

Job seekers shouldn't overlook the important of networking.

How to negotiate once you've been offered the job

January 2, 2018
You finally landed that dream offer. Now let's talk about the terms.
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10 reasons why recruiters aren't reading your résumé

January 2, 2018
A professional résumé writer breaks down what you may be doing wrong.

Nominate a company for the 2018 Top Workplaces

January 5, 2018
Companies with 50 or more employees in Minnesota are eligible for the honor.
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