Popular Topic(s): clear communication
Not My Monkey, Not My Circus… or is it?

Does your company have an org chart? A better question might be, “Have you looked at it in the last 12-18 months?” Even more intriguing, “How many of the people on the org chart are  …
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DEI Hiring: How can Small Businesses Join the Movement

Representation matters. This is one of the many reasons DEI hiring has become a top priority in many organizations in recent years. But what do you do if your organization is beholden to someone else  …
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Is Candidate Ghosting Haunting You?

ghost-ing (noun): the practice of ending a relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication. How scary is candidate ghosting? Should you be concerned? In today’s job market… yes! Be a Ghost  …
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ON-BOARDING ~ YOU ARE THE REASON YOUR NEW HIRE WANTS TO ESCAPE!

Chances are, you spent a pretty penny to find the perfect candidate for that marketing role. You are confident it was a solid investment as she brings the skills and experience necessary to take the  …
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THE 6 “BE”S OF INTERVIEWING TO HIRE THE BEST EMPLOYEES

The #1 problem we find when connecting with organizations looking to retain our services is that they often work back assward – especially when it comes to the interview. Companies invest in training their employees  …
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TELECOMMUTING ~ THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE SOLUTIONS

Does your morning commute seem less congested these days? (Yeah, mine doesn’t either.) Considering the rising popularity of Telecommuting, it really should! According to Kate Lister, president of San Diego-based Global Workplace Analytics: Regular work-at-home, among the  …
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DOES YOUR BOSS COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY? (DO YOU?)

“He doesn’t listen to my suggestions…” “She never recognizes my contributions…” “He is terrible about returning emails…” “She is an awful communicator…” It’s no surprise that the #1 reason employees dislike their jobs is “poor  …
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Are You a Boss or a Bully?

Being the boss isn’t all reserved parking spaces and 401k plans. Even the highest-paid leaders question whether the compensation outweighs the pressure and headaches. Regardless of the number of employees, the success or failure of the  …
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THINK YOUR CLIENT WILL REALIZE YOU’RE NOT WEARING PANTS?

Telecommuting continues to garner mixed reviews. Employees envision flexible schedules that allow them to begin work before the sun rises if need be accomplish a few personal tasks in between phone calls and reports. Bosses  …
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IS IT TIME TO KICK YOUR BOSS TO THE CURB?

During your interview and onboarding process, your boss emphasized the “open door culture”  he cultivates for his team. “Communication is key to the success of the company, the team, and each individual” is the office  …
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