Did you know approximately 91 million Americans have opted to work from home in the past year? This trend will continue to rise as companies offer hybrid working options to promote work-life balance for their employees. Organizations and employees today have begun to realize the advantages of working virtually. And it’s…

Did you know that according to statistics, almost 91 million Americans have been offered the option to work remotely, either part-time or full-time, since the COVID-19 pandemic? (more…)

Organizations constantly seek ways to improve their performance and productivity. They do this by investing in employee training and development programs. But is it worth the cost? This blog post explores the benefits of investing in employee training and development programs and why they are worth the cost. (more…)

  HR professionals strive to improve employee engagement and experience to increase employee satisfaction, efficiency, and productivity. Ultimately all these factors result in employee retention, allowing businesses to keep their best talent. (more…)

In today’s socially aware climate, it has become even more important for businesses to implement and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. This culture helps employees feel valued and respected, increasing their loyalty and productivity. (more…)

Creating an organizational culture that is healthy and encourages collaboration and productivity is essential to the success of any business. However, if your company has adopted a toxic organizational culture, it can directly and negatively affect the goals and objectives of the business. Business owners need to recognize the signs…

Effective leaders strive for long-term prosperity, realizing the importance of fully engaging their team in achieving their goals. They prioritize building a lasting legacy over short-term gains. (more…)

Diplomacy is not just limited to politics—it’s an important skill to have in the business world as well. You can use diplomacy to handle sensitive workplace situations and navigate different customer, client, and internal relationships. (more…)

The power in today’s job market is in the job seeker’s hands. And there’s no sign of this dynamic changing anytime soon. So, if you don’t negotiate your job offer, you’ll be giving up many benefits. (more…)

When starting in the corporate world, it can be easy to think that hard work alone will help you climb the ladder and in getting a promotion. After all, it feels logical that if you put in extra hours and go that extra mile, you’ll be noticed by the top…

  We live in an exciting time of progress and innovation. As the amount of data that is produced and exchanged continues to increase, our computing power needs to improve as well. These developments have a huge impact on our lives and every industry we work in. And one of…

  We all know that a leader should be visionary, people-centric, influential, and inspirational. However, have you noticed other great qualities of good leaders? According to our recruitment experts at Cochran, Cochran & Yale, a great leader ensures stability, giving their team something to hold on to in times of…

Take it from us, succession planning for a family-run business can be one of the most difficult things you can ever do as an incumbent CEO. They’re emotional, often complex, and messy. That’s because each family business is unique, and the directors and stakeholders are not just wearing a hat or playing…

Burnout is a rampant condition in the workforce these days. According to a recent study, more than a quarter of the executive workforce is working longer hours than they did before the pandemic, and more than ¾ of the executives report physical and mental health concerns related to work. (more…)

  The future of work is already here, and it has changed how people perceive their jobs. (more…)

Companies are starting to realize that climate change will have serious consequences for their operations. The past decade has seen an increase in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events that have affected commercial operations and led to the loss of life, property, and infrastructure. (more…)

A “quiet quitter” is an employee who, rather than formally resigning from their position, simply stops doing any work outside of their job description. This employee has firm boundaries around work and does the basic responsibilities to maintain a healthy work-life balance. (more…)

Both Bill Gates and Bill de Blasio have advocated for some sort of tax on robots. With fewer people working and more robots doing their jobs, government funds might dry up, and the reliability of people’s paychecks could be disrupted. (more…)

We’re expected to have the most evenly distributed population of any country in history by 2060. Understanding the unique requirements of each direct report is becoming increasingly crucial for managers as a new generation enters the workforce. (more…)

Remote working is here to stay for a while, to the dismay of many employers. Managers are often concerned that employees will be less productive, creative, and sociable if they are given the choice to work remotely. (more…)

Although more women have entered the ranks of corporate America’s top C-suite executives in the past five years, they remain grossly underrepresented across all levels of the industry. No matter your position, you can play a vital role in helping women succeed in your company. (more…)

Employee engagement is the secret ingredient of organizational success. When your employees feel valued because of the work they do and how it benefits the business, they feel fulfilled. It also creates a sense of belonging and bonding with their colleagues and keeps them motivated to achieve their full potential. So…

Company culture is one of the most important factors prospective candidates look at. However, good company culture isn’t just about paying the top salaries, building a break and game room, or amazing food at the company cafeteria. A company’s culture is made up of more than that and is influenced by the…

Conflict management in the workplace is an important skill that can help us learn to negotiate conflicts successfully. Also, acquiring this skill can help nurture your leadership and influential skills to accelerate your career to the next level. (more…)

  We’re currently in a challenging recruitment environment. The question is how to react to the surge of new jobs and available positions in the market. The Department of Labor reported opening 10.3 million jobs in November 2022. (more…)

When most businesses shifted their operation online because of the pandemic two years ago, we realized that people could still deliver quality work remotely. And like other business operations, talent acquisition went virtual. During this process, the human resource specialist uses AI software to sift through applications and find the…

  Employers today are all about diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace. Hence, recruiters need to look for talent from diverse backgrounds and welcome applications from skilled individuals from all walks of life. (more…)

  Unless you’re someone who has skills in highdemand, finding a job can be a difficult process. However, using some proactive strategies, you can make the job search easier. These can help you shortlistrolesthat are more suitable for you. It can also help you get valuable information about the company and…

  Interviews are critical meetings that can have a huge impact on the recruitment process. It’s a meeting in which the recruiter takes a moment to delve into the potential employee’s past experiences, skills, background, aspirations, etc. Since face-to-face interviews are not always possible, digital interviews have become the norm. (more…)

Is your company equipped to handle digital transformation plans? Many businesses created websites and social media pages to stay in touch with customers during the Covid-19 pandemic. And most of their workforce began operating remotely. This led to a change in leadership strategies as senior executives had to adapt to the…

  Effective executives don’t need to be born effective leaders to get the job done. They only need to emulate the strategies and practices of successful leaders to motivate and inspire others around them. (more…)

  The leadership role has drastically changed since we were all forced to work from home and adapt to the new normal due to the pandemic. Now leaders have to get comfortable with different ways of working. (more…)

Many companies and organizations in the US have come to understand how crucial it is to ensure cybersecurity. As online risks increase, we have realized how important it is to have a board member who is well-versed in cybersecurity matters. So, hiring Chief Information Officers or Chief Information Software Officers…