Forming significant connections within the workplace is one of the biggest contributors to high employee contribution and retention. The best employers recognize that loyalty doesn't solely exist to the company but at a much deeper level between their co-workers. All employees have moments when they examine their professional situation. In the recruiting industry, we speak
Within many industries, the success of a business relies more on the people you pay rather than the people who pay you. As I've said many times before, people are your most important asset. In some industries, people are your ONLY asset. Many companies have covered the topic of employee retention. Creating quantifiable career paths,
Historically, upper management has always wanted individuals who are able to fail, learn and find success shortly thereafter. In order to find these people, you'll commonly hear this question during an interview from the hiring manager, "Tell me about a time when you failed and what you learned from that experience." Take a second and
Chances are, if you've been watching the news lately, you've likely started to see a shift in headlines from what we have been through, to what's to come. Though it's impossible to predict the future, it certainly seems reasonable that the forecast of a mass employee exodus is coming. The question become, "Do you want
Well-respected business coach Peter Drucker was once quoted as saying: "Do what you do best and outsource the rest." What comes to mind when you hear that? Most likely it's a long list of things you should be outsourcing and don't deserve your time and energy! In the 15 seconds you've just spent thinking about
I always get a kick out of people who see others succeeding and say “They are just lucky”. I then remember this quote from Roman philosopher Seneca that said, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” Preparation is the act of planning, training, and studying with a goal in mind. Dressing up before a
One of the most important tasks that senior leadership have within any organization is identifying the next generation of future leaders at their company. We look for passionate individuals who wake up each day craving success but channel that passion into action and results. We seek creative thinkers who are intensely curious, identifying those who
I have a question to ask you but you have to slow down to answer it. Stop scrolling, take a moment, and breathe. Knowing what you know now, having all of life’s experiences behind you, what would you do differently? To better manage your time, let's take a look at how we act in the
Resiliency. It is one of the secrets to survival, both professionally and personally. It is what's gotten you to where you are and will define who you will become. Looking back at some of the most challenging situations you've endured, you may have felt there was no other choice. All you had was your instinct
"Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.”–John Maxwell There are times in life, both personally and professionally, where circumstances can change at such a rapid speed that our opinions, perspectives, and course of action can change at an equally rapid pace. When faced with such circumstances, there are generally three groups of people: Those who take
