Why You Should Encourage Continued Learning

“What happens if I train people and they leave?” “What happens if I don’t, and they stay?” You’ve probably heard this before, and it makes a lot of sense. It’s understandable that you would hesitate to make your employees more valuable in the market – to help them build their resumes, but it’s a little […]

Making a Positive First Impression

While it’s commonly said you only get one chance to make a first impression on a new employer, this isn’t quite true. You need to make a positive impression on the hiring manager when you’re being considered as a candidate, and impress your manager and co-workers on day one of work once you’ve been hired.

How Can You Find Top Talent?

If your company is looking to hire, it can be hard to find skilled staff members who will be able to fulfill all the job requirements. This is especially true if you’re looking for industry leaders, as the most talented people in your field are often in high demand. The good news is, there are […]

What Do Employees Want Out of Work?

It’s not hard to figure out why the vast majority of people work. With the exception of a lucky few, they need to make a living. Still, there are a number of drivers that compel people to enter specific fields, seek out jobs with particular companies, and give it their all once on the job.

Building a Powerful Personal Brand

With the days of cradle-to-grave employment far behind us, it’s well-understood that professionals need to continually market themselves throughout their career.

The Changing Behavior of Job Candidates

It doesn’t take an extensive study to uncover how the habits of job candidates have changed the way companies need to approach them. Just take a casual stroll down the street. Most everyone you pass is likely to be chatting on a cell phone or employing one of dozens of apps available on their SmartPhone or […]