It’s a dilemma faced by every talent manager at some point: On one hand, you want to keep up with emerging skillsets and hire those who will help your business outperform the competition. On the other hand, you want to make sure your current employees know that growth opportunities are available. How can you do [...]
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The cost of hiring the wrong person can be astronomical. But at the same time, perfect candidates are difficult, if not impossible, to find. Recruiters often use the term “purple squirrel” to describe the rare candidate who offers the perfect mix of skills, education, experience, salary requirements and overall fit to meet your requirements. For [...]
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You choose your work based on a number of factors – not just the size of your paycheck. Or at least you should. Whether you are just launching your career or looking to make a change, don’t let money be the sole driver of your decision. If you do, you’ll most likely wind up regretting [...]
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There are millions of people around the world who go to work every day dreading their job and wishing they were somewhere else. A recent Gallup poll showed that only 13 percent of respondents were actively engaged in their jobs. This can result in an immeasurable cost to your psyche and human spirit. You spend [...]
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You’re busy … often, overwhelmingly busy. Taking extra time to write rejection letters to candidates you’re not hiring is probably quite low on your priority list. But, it can mean the difference between a person forming a positive impression of your organization and one whose feelings are hurt – or who may decide to [...]
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You may think of your resume as your first chance to make a great impression on a prospective employer. And it is, without a doubt, very important. But before a hiring manager even considers your resume, they will review your cover letter. Having your resume land alone in a pile, without a cover letter, is [...]
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Resume trends have changed drastically in recent years. But … if you think about updating your resume in terms of “years,” you are already setting yourself up for failure. You should review and refresh your resume every six months or so. This way, when the next awesome career opportunity arise, you’ll be ready. Recruiters spend [...]
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Difficult employees will always be there. Your job as a manager is to determine the best path to ensure that your team is productive, despite this reality. Seek First to Understand If you look beyond the disruptive behavior of problem employees, there is probably much more going on. It’s important to understand these underlying factors [...]
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More than a quarter of 2016 is already in the books, so it’s a great time to take stock of how the year is going from a talent management standpoint. Is it time for some “spring cleaning” when it comes to your plans for the rest of the year? Quarterly goals are important. They tend [...]
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