Cook County Health and Hospitals System, Chicago, Illinois

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Children's National Health System, Washington, D.C.

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Community Memorial Health System, California

Memorial Health System, Springfield, Illinois

Premier Nonprofit Hospital, Fairfield, Iowa

Klickitat Valley Health, Goldendale, Washington

Banner Health, Phoenix, Arizona

NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York

It's interesting to wonder why some people are more successful than others, especially if you yourself are aiming high. What do people like Richard Branson, Elon Musk and Bill Gates have that feeds their ongoing excellence and propels them to the highest levels of success? The answers are complex, of course. But that doesn't mean they can't be learned.

You nod along when everyone around you is talking about how they achieve inbox zero. But truthfully, you never feel like you get there. But here’s a trick: Aim to reply within 24 hours (if not much sooner), with a line that buys you some time. It satisfies the other person that you're on it, gives time to follow up, and gets you closer to inbox zero.

In the spirit of Labor Day — a holiday dedicated to the labor movement that honors the social and economic achievements of American workers — CareerBuilder takes the opportunity to thank those in human resources for all you do. You’re the people behind the people: The champions of labor.

Organizations are increasingly using social media as a recruitment tool to help promote job vacancies and it can be particularly effective at reaching up-and-coming talent. This isn’t surprising when you consider that recent research showed that 86 percent of people in the first 10 years of their career are likely to use social media in their job search.