Why You Should Invest in the Leadership Competencies of Your Managers at All Levels

Successful companies need leaders. They also need managers. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, they’re not synonymous. If you run your own business, or are the person responsible for talent management, it’s important to understand the differences between managers and leaders, to be able to spot key leadership skills, and to know how [...] Read More

Hiring for Cultural Fit: Watch for the Cons, as Well as the Pros

Hiring for cultural fit has been ingrained into recruitment mindsets for some time. And it’s undeniably important. But, unless hiring managers practice due diligence, their efforts can veer into dangerous territory. The real goal may be cultural add, versus fit. This means building onto your strong, diverse culture and avoiding the looking glass effect, where [...] Read More

3 Ways to Improve Your Employee Onboarding Process

Onboarding is crucial for setting your new hires up for success – theirs and yours. An effective onboarding process helps newcomers get to know your company culture, mission and values, in addition to processes, policies and procedures that will add to everyone’s overall productivity. Start onboarding the minute you decide to hire someone. Preboarding should [...] Read More

How The Growing Number of Retiring Baby Boomers Is Affecting Today’s Workforce

The shape of the workforce is changing quickly. Once the largest part of the labor market, the Baby Boom generation is steadily moving into retirement. How will this impact your team-building process and how can you deal with the evolving situation? It's an important question. The process feeds into a larger challenge that will impact [...] Read More