top workplaces - career guide 2017

Minnesota job market looking splendid; thank you, boomers and economy

Depending on your field, it's a job-seeker's market. Career counselors say good old-fashioned strategies can help you land your dream position.

5 tried and true job-seeking strategies for a tight labor market

Human connections give job seekers a leg up beyond LinkedIn and other electronic contacts

While you might have to submit your résumé online, it's best to network, because knowing someone still gets that résumé to the top of the stack.

Here's how you can leverage LinkedIn

Job-seekers and employers alike need the networking site to make connections and be noticed.

Here are resume secrets revealed

Here's what job-seekers need to know to get noticed by employers.

Firms find that supporting work/life balance strengthens retention, recruitment efforts

KPMG and other firms find that keeping critical 30-somethings often means a shift to a more family-friendly culture.

Lack of diversity drives professionals of color out of Twin Cities

A new survey showing weakness among Twin Cities employers in keeping professionals of color also suggests solutions.

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Beer in the office? Top Workplaces offer unusual incentives to attract workers

With a tightening labor pool and below-average unemployment, Minnesota companies are offering unusual incentives to attract and retain qualified workers.

Transparency and straight talk are not just buzzwords at top large companies

Whether it's working through a business setback or a strategy to keep top employees, communication is key for large firms.

Small Top Workplaces winners feel their strength is making employees feel like they matter

Small company managers focus on creating an environment where people want to come to work.

Workplace culture needs to be front of mind when expanding a business

Workplace culture doesn't have to suffer as a company grows, leaders say.

Special Awards 2016

Employees gave 10 companies top recognition in these Special Award categories. The companies shared their secrets to success on our questionnaire.

Northwestern Mutual's Timothy Bohannon believes in empowering his employees

Tim Bohannon, the GM of Northwestern Mutual, shares his leadership tips.

Editor's note: Minnesota ranks top in nation among Top Workplaces

ESOPs are one way to build employee loyalty

PadillaCRT sees dividends from employee ownership, but it's not for every company.

HelpSystems CEO believes in an open-book style of leadership

Chris Heim of HelpSystems doesn't believe you can over-communicate, shares company's financial results.

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