How many times have you shaken hands with the perfect hire, only to repost the position again in a few short months? Using the right strategies during a job interview can help you eliminate the red flags, but there are still no guarantees about job performance. Even after calling all references, asking tough questions and […]
Read MoreMany employers don’t realize the actual cost of replacing staff. A high employee turnover rate can be the death knell of a company. The most efficient way to avoid high turnover is to minimize your bad hires. Replacing a bad hire requires reopening a job search as well as conducting the training process again to […]
Read MorePassive candidates that are not actively looking for a new job are some of the hardest talent to land. However, making the extra effort to reach out to these people can result in bringing on a valuable new asset to your company, who will remain employed with you in the long run. The truth about […]
Read MoreSearch for ‘unique resume ideas’ and you’re bound to find any number of listicles featuring everything from a T-shirt resume to convincingly designed candy bar wrappers. Aside from their value as novelties and click-bait fodder, are these resumes worth the time and effort? Should you send out a slick infographic or post a creative YouTube […]
Read MoreA workplace is usually home to a number of different personality types: some of which are a positive influence and some of which are not. As an executive, supervisor or manager, it’s your job to not only navigate these personality differences, but also to set employees up for success within the confines of your business […]
Read MoreIndustry forums, blogs and websites might like to tout edgy-sounding positions like “Growth Hacker” or “Copy Ninja,” but these trendy job titles aren’t helping your business and they definitely aren’t helping your employees, who might even be insulted by such a title. The latest round of repurposing old job titles came out of the tech […]
Read MoreOver the past few years, networking has shifted away from happy hours and coffee shops toward social media. You don’t have to be the savviest online communicator to get results, but putting in some effort is an absolute must. The good news is that networking online doesn’t cost anything beyond a way to connect to […]
Read More“Customers don’t expect you to be perfect. They do expect you to fix things when they go wrong.” – Donald Porter, Vice President of British Airways Service doesn’t end with the sale. Customers expect you to be with them throughout the life cycle of your product and beyond. This translates to excellence when it comes […]
Read MoreYou’re always busy and time is at a premium. Make things a bit easier for yourself by leveraging the power of your smartphone or tablet. You know, those things you play Candy Crush on. Google Drive Combine storage capacity with Google’s cloud-based tools and you have one of the most powerful apps for business. Using […]
Read MoreFrom Apple to Red Bull, corporations have leveraged successful brand building into the overall growth of their entire business. But now, thanks to social media, brands aren’t just the domain of large multi-national conglomerates. Every day it seems like we’re reading about the latest social media phenomenon whose posts or content has been viewed by […]
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