The times are changing in the business world, and a company’s community involvement is no longer something that consumers and investors admire, it’s something they expect. What’s more, businesses that take an active role in the community by participating in events, sponsorships and other means can benefit in many ways. Cutting a check just doesn’t “cut [...]
In our last blog, we talked about the core principles of leadership; Today, we’ll expand upon the leadership role and discuss the process of becoming a thought leader. What is a Thought Leader? For those not familiar with the term, a thought leader is someone who others declare an authority in a field, topic or industry. [...]
Time is a precious commodity for hiring managers; to be more effective, you may want to begin streamlining your hiring process. As a result, you will uncover top-notch candidates in an extremely competitive field. Streamlining includes how you write your ad, where you post, how you find candidates, to the onboarding process. If a well-organized strategy [...]
Planning and preparation are essential elements for thriving companies. Are you ready to jump into 2019 with confidence and a clear, concise plan? Begin now with your 2018 analysis. SWOT: Before you establish an annual plan, perform a SWOT analysis – a valuable tool for evaluating your industry Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. The analysis [...]
Do you have a desire to change the world? Does passion burn bright in you for every activity of your life, especially your work life? Then you have a game changer mentality. What is a game changer? A game-changer is a maverick: a person that effects a dramatic shift in the current way of doing [...]
Do you enjoy learning? Do you want to stay sharp in your field of interest? Do you want to make the most of opportunities? In today’s competitive job market, having additional training or education can pay off in a few ways It can make you a more desirable candidate It can position you for a [...]
Businesses are changing their hiring strategies in the race to handle the hundreds of resumes they receive for posted jobs within the tight labor market. One way they are changing is for candidates to interact with a chatbot, a tool of artificial intelligence (AI) with representational or relational knowledge to be able to think or [...]
If you are an employer who is struggling to fill open positions, you might have trouble believing so many people are still looking for jobs. With the growth in the economy and new jobs, especially in the healthcare and technology industries, the competition for talent also increases; a problem with which HR managers are already [...]
Based on an analysis of the 2005-2015 American Community Survey (US Census Bureau) data conducted by GlobalWorkplaceAnalytics.com, statistics regarding telecommuting are: 50% of the workforce work at least part-time from home 85% of the workforce desires to work from home at least part-time 50-60% of the time, the workforce is absent from their desks and [...]
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports young people from age 16-24 flood the job market during late spring and summer each year. Why, then, can’t you find any young people who desire those summer jobs? The problem is, according to Time Magazine, it is getting more difficult to find students who are willing to work, [...]
