Tips to finding the right candidate and keeping them According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the cost of a bad hire can reach up to 30 percent of the employee’s first-year earnings. Bad hires cost $240,000 in expenses related to hiring, compensation and retention (The Undercover Recruiter). When you…

An inclusive culture allows a workplace to thrive Inclusion is the notion that everyone is treated fairly and respectfully, has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can contribute fully to the organization’s success. In order for inclusion to be successful, it requires everyone’s involvement — employee, manager and leader.…

It’s often said that a company is only as good as its people. All employees that comprise a company’s human capital are critical to its overall success. Human capital can be a company’s greatest asset; it can make or break the business strategy and is a key differentiator. According to…

If you’ve ever worked at a company, big or small, you may already know why it’s important to improve employee engagement through annual surveys or new employee orientation. Most companies have made employee engagement a priority because they realize that satisfied and motivated employees are beneficial and critical to the…

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace should never be viewed as simply corporate speak. These words need to be taken seriously and embraced by all members of a company or organization. It’s also important not to confuse the terms as they’re often used interchangeably. Diversity refers to achieving the right…

Developing a strong personal brand is vital for career advancement, instilling confidence within your team, and building credibility within your industry space – among other advantages. Like corporations, individuals must build and maintain a brand that aligns past experiences, future expectations, and core areas of expertise in order to stand…

With over 470 million users and growing on LinkedIn, making a profile that stands out and is memorable for the right reasons is key.   With 94% of recruiters searching for job candidates on the largest business and employment-oriented social networking site, this naturally for millions of users also is…

Hiring managers spend just six seconds looking at a resume and determining a candidate’s worth.   In today’s job market, your resume needs to immediately stand out.  With attention spans of hiring managers and recruiters at an all-time low in addition to a bustling market with job seekers facing stiff…

51% of Millennials surveyed say feedback should be frequent or continual.* As Millennials make up a growing part of modern workforces, companies have to take a fresh look at leadership development practices. Many companies spend the majority of training and development budgets on the highest layers of their organization. Shifting…

Our clients have found that it’s critical to develop high-performance managers who can work in rapidly changing, high-pressure environments. This takes more than identifying individuals’ technical talents, you have to know that employees have the psychological skills to excel. (more…)

When employees commit to personal and professional change they can grow themselves while becoming more valuable members of the team. Here are a few though starters for the coming year. (more…)