Trends in Talent Acquisition

Trends in Talent Acquisition Talent acquisition, like all other functions, continues to change and evolve as time goes on and as new challenges and technologies emerge. Though 2017 is almost halfway through, here are three trends that are projected to continue throughout the year.   1. “Legacy Diversity” isn’t the only focus for hiring diverse…

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Feedback is a Two-Way Street

Feedback is a Two-Way Street Giving and receiving feedback in the workplace is essential, whether you’re an employee or the boss. Having transparent, but respectful conversations is key to both career and business growth; without knowing what’s working and what’s not, no improvement can be made and a standstill occurs. There’s opportunity for feedback every…

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Uncover “Hidden” Leaders

Uncover “Hidden” Leaders Often times companies gain leaders in one of two ways; cultivating from the inside (programs, training, etc.) or hiring externally. While these are practices are tried and true, organizations are missing out on a talent source: internal “hidden” leadership potential. These individuals might have fallen under the radar because they aren’t as…

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The Most Valuable Type of Employee

The Most Valuable Type of Employee No matter what industry you work in or position you have open, hiring a “360-degree” individual will never steer you wrong. This type of employee is an asset because they move in every direction; they’re aware of not only what’s happening in their role, but in the roles around…

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How to Earn Your Manager’s Respect

How to Earn Your Manager’s Respect We all want to be valued — and be viewed as valuable — at work. But respect isn’t a given; you have to earn it. Whether you have a new manager or have worked with your current boss for years, what can you do to make sure your boss…

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What Makes a Great CEO?

What Makes a Great CEO? A recent study by Russell Reynolds Associates and Hogan Assessment systems wanted to discover what differentiated the best CEO’s from average ones. They wanted to examine stereotypes, like self-promoting, risk taking, and being extroverted and see if there really was a case for those attributes indicating a great CEO. In…

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Do You Know Your Skill Sets?

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Do You Know Your Skill Sets? Whether you’re a hiring manager writing a job description or a candidate looking for an exciting opportunity, skills are something you’ll need to be familiar with. For a hiring manager you need to know what skills a certain opportunity requires and for a job seeker you have to be…

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Teamwork is Dream Work

For the longest time I thought that the phrase “teamwork makes the dream work” was “teamwork is dream work.” I suppose that both make sense, because they each have the overlying theme that working as a team opens the door to endless possibilities. It’s important in life, but essential in the workplace; no one wants…

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Talent Matters

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Talent Matters: The Three Cs to Surviving a Change at the Top Change seems almost inevitable these days. Research from the Arlington-based corporate consultancy CEB shows that in the last three years the average organization has undergone five major changes. While many of those disruptions are company- or industry-dependent, one that nearly every organization will…

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Want to think Outside of the Box? 

Want to think Outside of the Box? Have you ever heard of Warby Parker? Well this online glasses and sunglasses company was recently recognized as the world’s most innovative company, but they didn’t start out as strong as they are now. Ted Talks speaker Adam Grant shared that he declined to invest in the brand…

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