Every job search has its quirks, highs and lows; for most, it’s nothing short of a roller coaster ride. But if something you experience leaves you scratching your head (or questioning your sanity), here’s how to decide if it’s normal — or real cause for alarm: Hooray, this job posting looks perfect! Oh no, they… Read more »
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Why Didn’t I Think Of That? Become a thought leader to brand yourself–and your company
Thought Leadership–Defined Like “core competencies” and “best practices,” “thought leadership” is in danger of making Forbes’ list of most annoying business jargon. The term is definitely overused and often misused, mostly because it’s so difficult to define. Many use it interchangeably with the term “expert”–but thought leaders are much more than that. True… Read more »
Don’t Knock It ‘Til You’ve Tried It: Optimism in the Workplace
Are you having a bad day? Did you get up on the wrong side of the bed? Maybe a frown has been occupying your face for most of the day–and you’re not even sure why. The bad news: You might be a pessimist. The good news: You can do something about it. Why should you… Read more »
Why Some People Almost Always Succeed At Work
Some people always seem to get faster promotions, make more money and generally stand out on the job, in any economy. Why is that? While there’s no one thing that will guarantee career success for everyone, there are three things you can start doing today to make yourself more valuable — to any employer, in… Read more »
How can we improve?
Hi Reader, Despite high unemployment, many companies are finding it increasingly difficult to hire and retain the best and brightest skilled employees for their organizations. Today, I would like to ask for your help in evaluating how our company can better address these challenges in the future. We have asked Haley Marketing Group, a consulting… Read more »
Recruiting Strategies that Target Hidden Employees
It’s time to rethink your hiring strategies. Why? In a survey conducted by LinkedIn and ERE.net in late 2010, they discovered: 22 percent of the full-time workforce was not interested in a new job 44 percent were open to considering something if contacted by a recruiter 16 percent were discreetly looking, only by… Read more »
Performance Reviews: A Guide for Managers in Los Angeles and Orange County
Annual performance reviews can be stressful for both employees and managers. Here are some simple but effective tactics to help minimize your employees’ anxiety and ensure reviews are both fair and effective: Explain the process ahead of time. Ideally, whenever you hire an employee you should explain the details of the performance review processhow often… Read more »
Staffing for Competitive Advantage
IntroductionContingent staffing, outsourcing, behavioral hiring. All have become commonly used buzz-words among human resource and staffing industry professionals. While the terms refer to different activities, their intent is the same: gain competitive advantage by implementing new tactics and strategies in the hiring and use of labor. If you are familiar with the current trends in… Read more »
Giving Your Career a Physical Examination
Is your career in good shape? Do you feel invigorated at your job? Do you feel healthy coming to work each day, knowing that your hard work is paying off, improving your prospects for the future? In the same way a long distance runner improves his or her cardiovascular system with each run, a properly… Read more »
CONTRACT OR DIRECT: What’s the best way to get work done?
“We did it!” Mike, a partner in a mid-sized firm enjoys their recent success and turns to his partner Keith to tell him the great news! Keith is perplexed! Wide eyed, Mike said quietly, “We got the whole thing.” Keith slumped down into his chair with concern. Mike, we don’t have the resources to do… Read more »
