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Research shows networking is painful, but it can be a lot better

Written by Libby Sander, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Bond Business School, Bond University

Smiling on the outside, struggling on the inside. Networking can be painful.www.shutterstock.com

Is it enough to throw a group of people together, give them a name badge and hope for the best? Research suggests it isn’t.

Forming and maintaining strong professional relationships is a key component of career success. These networks help...

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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
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How Sydney Drone Photography Transforms the Way Properties Are Marketed
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some hard punches, but no delivery on the bigger picture
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Medius delivers seamless cross-border payments with TransferMate
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Australia's not likely to catch a cold, just a sniffle from China's economic downturn
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It seems like design failures still occur in today’s modern branding era, despite rigorous rounds of approvals behind the scenes. One signage show...