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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Pre-Need Hiring and Workforce Planning
Most employment systems were designed in the “dark ages” when business moved at the “speed of rock.” In the past when people resigned, a requisition was created and after a relatively long lag time, another person was hired. If the new hire required initial training at the time of their hiring or if there was… Read more »
Ready to Move Up? Then Make Yourself Uncomfortable.
Pushing yourself outside your comfort zone is a difficult, but necessary, step in growing your career. Here’s how to stretch yourself and reach new heights in 2017. Shoot Down Negative Self-Talk, Fast: When you push yourself outside your comfort zone, there will be a voice in your head that tries to talk you… Read more »
Comparing Yourself to Others
Comparing yourself to others is a very powerful mental affliction. When we are children, we compare ourselves to others as a way of discovering “who I am,” using others as references. However, as adults, when we compare ourselves to others, it is usually to evaluate ourselves as “worse than” or “better than” or “equal to”… Read more »
Effective Performance Review Can Help Retain Employees
I get a lot of requests to speak on how to recruit and retain employees in this era of low unemployment. There are a lot of creative things companies can do. But one of the smartest strategies is right under managers’ noses, and many companies ignore it or under emphasize it. That strategy is to… Read more »
Want to Drive Profits? Start with HR
When asked, most senior executives will list their people as one of their company’s top resources. Yet when given the opportunity to use HR and talent management to make a strategic impact, many hiring managers balk. The idea that HR can actively engage in increasing profits, rather than merely cutting costs, is a new one… Read more »
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 »
Creating Championship Teams for Your Business
It’s game time–for your work team, that is! Your business team faces tough competition every day. As a leader, it’s your responsibility to help them win. The best way to ensure their success? Treat your employees like a sports coach treats his players: spend time developing them before they have to perform; make sure they… Read more »
Is IT Taking Over HR?
Today’s HR departments leverage IT to benefit almost every aspect of their daily operations. Continual technology improvements, coupled with declining costs, have fueled a surge in HR’s usage of technology: Software is being deployed to manage areas such as internal mobility, appraisal management, succession planning and personal development. E-recruitment and performance management software are dramatically… Read more »
Want That Management Job?
Have you reached a point in your career when you want: to take on greater responsibility? to advance your career development? to earn more money? Becoming a manager is an excellent way to accomplish all of these. But landing your first management job presents a “chicken and egg” dilemma: you need to have management experience… Read more »
