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8 Leadership Traits That Produce One of the Best COOs

SEO CDP
Blog, Plan
A Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key member of the executive team and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of an organization. Being in this role means that to be successful, they must possess a unique set of leadership traits that can help them navigate through complex business…
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Total Rewards vs. Compensation: What’s The Difference?

SEO CDP
Blog, Plan
The terms ‘total rewards’ and ‘compensation’ are often used interchangeably – and incorrectly! While they sound like similar things, the two are different in some significant ways, though there is some overlap. So, what is the difference between total rewards and compensation? Let’s take a look. (more…)
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How To Make Your Resume Stand Out?

SEO CDP
Blog, Plan
The process of searching and applying for a dream job can be daunting. Candidates have more options than ever in today’s employment market, yet it’s still not easy to secure desirable positions. So how can you make your resume stick out from the hundreds of other applicants? (more…)
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Hiring an Executive? 4 Things to Consider before the Search

Shawn Baker
Plan
Hiring for an executive-level role in today’s economic environment is beyond challenging. Whether you call it a black swan event or a paradigm shift, we have transitioned abruptly to a new reality. But chaos breeds opportunity, and innovative teams who leverage today’s talent shortage as a competitive advantage will dominate…
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Executive Recruiters Recommend Looking for These 6 Soft Skills in Financial Executives

Tim Coykendall
Attract, Plan, Retain
One of the few executives who direct the organization at the enterprise level is the chief financial officer. It is a large, complex, and demanding responsibility, even in the most basic of business environments. This responsibility is particularly mission-critical in volatile times. Thus, identifying the delicate blend of traits and qualifications your…
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5 Things to Look For in a Performance Coach

Shawn Baker
Plan
There are many great reasons to hire a performance coach for your executives and staff. Of course, the primary goal is to raise overall company or organization achievement, which is why many organizations begin coaching from the top down, starting with leadership. However, performance coaching can be conducted for any…
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Executives Rank Talent Management Among the Top Priorities, Finds Survey Conducted by HR Certification Institute and Dow Jones

Shawn Baker
Plan
    ALEXANDRIA,  Va.,  October  31, 2017 –    Finding   and  keeping  the  right  talent  is critical to financial success yet remains a challenge, finds  new  research  from  HR Certification  Institute ® (HRCI ®), conducted by Dow Jones Customer Intelligence, the research arm of the  Wall  Street Journal. Of the 300…
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Millennials as part of a multigenerational workforce

Shawn Baker
Plan
74% of Millennials surveyed say they are as comfortable working with other generations as their own.* While most millennials are happy working alongside other generations, they do recognize tensions. 38% feel that older senior management does not easily relate to younger workers and 34% feel their personal drive could be…
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The secret to success in times of change.

Shawn Baker
Plan
Some companies handle turbulent times well. Some people handle stress and change well. Here’s a secret. Those companies hired, developed and hold on to those employees. Here are 8 ways you can help build a more resilient team: (more…) Shawn BakerPresident With more than a decade of executive and professional…
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