Positive Workplace Culture and Productivity

Positive Workplace Culture and Productivity

Too many companies bet on having a cut-throat, high-pressure, take-no-prisoners culture to drive their financial success. But a large and growing body of research on positive organizational psychology demonstrates that not only is a cut-throat environment harmful to...
Seven Steps to Reduce Bias in Hiring

Seven Steps to Reduce Bias in Hiring

  On the final day of Black History Month, we at Merito want to ask,why is it that many of the world’s most advanced companies struggle to create diversified workforces, despite spending hundreds of millions of dollars on diversity training and recruitment?...
Dressing For Interviews

Dressing For Interviews

Before you say a single word to the interviewer, you have already made an impression based on how you’re dressed. The guidelines given here are commonly accepted as appropriate for interviewing. Every company has a different dress code; how you dress at the job may...
Avoid These Common Mistakes When Changing Careers

Avoid These Common Mistakes When Changing Careers

How often do people change careers? It might be more often than you think. Making a career change is an important investment and regardless of how common they are, mistakes are often made. Whether you’re bored at work, burnt out, or simply want a fresh challenge,...
Top CEOs Reveal the Books That Changed Their Lives

Top CEOs Reveal the Books That Changed Their Lives

Successful CEOs never stop reading. Many entrepreneurs accomplish personal growth through workshops, conferences, and even a few continuing education courses. However, for a busy entrepreneur, the best way to boost personal growth is through a good book. Betty Liu,...