Here’s a question that every employee, whether they be a manager, mid-level worker, or administrative assistant, always have in the back of their … Read more
When Does Retention Start — and Who Really Should “Own” It?
The biggest thing in HR and Talent Acquisition in 2016 will be retaining your employees. No, not just retaining top talent, but also that middle of the … Read more
HR 101: Yes, Your Employees Are More Efficient When They Take a Break
According to a recent study of Staples employees, many of them feel guilty about taking breaks at work other than their lunch break, despite working … Read more
If You Are Going to Be on Social Media, You Better Be on LinkedIn
I would love to get an opportunity in the Middle East, specifically Dubai. Can you guide me through the process of getting this done? I just completed a … Read more
How to Limit Your Employees’ Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Days
When’s the last time you had a bad day at work? A recent survey by the Danish firm Woohoo, Inc., asked just this question of employees worldwide. The … Read more
A Value Proposition For Making Your Employees Feel Valued
Smart leadership realizes that to increase employee engagement and productivity across their workforce they must look beyond salary, benefits and an … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Top 10 Ways to Guarantee You Hire the Wrong Person
Here are the Top 10 ways to guarantee that you hire exactly the wrong person: You don’t have a clear picture of exactly which mental and physical … Read more
8 Ways to Tell If Your Executive Communications Are Executive Enough
Are you coming across at the right level? Becoming proficient at executive communications is critical for every mid-level manager. Many leaders are very … Read more
Hiring? Approving Mortgages? In the End, It’s Really the Same Thing
Imagine that Chris wants to buy a house and needs a mortgage. He applies online and is sent an email by an intern asking to schedule time to discuss his … Read more
The Simplest, Cheapest Sourcing Tool? It’s Referrals From Job References
Almost everyone in recruiting agrees that employee referrals produce the highest quality of hire (i.e. superior on-the-job performance). But, few are aware … Read more