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Personal Brand is Everything. What is Yours on LinkedIn?

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 home…

A Good Resume is NOT Good Enough

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 competition…

It takes more than money to attract Millennials.

52% of Millennials surveyed value the opportunity for progress above all else.* College graduates just looking for any job or a first step on the corporate ladder are quickly becoming a thing of the past. Millennials say they want their work to be meaningful and, even more than money, they want…

Development means something different to Millennials.

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 your…

Retaining Millennials requires both meeting and managing their expectations.

56% of Millennials surveyed felt they could “rise to the top” with their current employer.* Millennials are filled with optimism and ambition, but they also have high expectations. Is there a path to the top? What help will I get along the way? How will I be measured? How long will…

Millennials as part of a multigenerational workforce.

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 intimidating…

The secret to success in times of change.

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…)

Why do companies care so much about their employee brand?

Branding isn’t just the latest buzzword. It’s the oldest marketing tactic there is. Creating a feeling or meaning behind a company or product has always been the fastest way to success. In competitive hiring markets, branding is simply being directed towards potential employees at the same time as potential customers. It’s…

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