Leadership Lessons from a Climbing Adventure Part 1 in a Series
Leadership Lessons from a Climbing Adventure Part 1 in a Series I went rock climbing recently. It was a ball! I used to make time for it consistently and hope to make it more of a priority again. It’s always fun to revisit an activity like that after years. You find that you have a […]
Behavioral Based Interviewing – A Very Quick Overview
Behavioral Based Interviewing – A Very Quick Overview Behavioral Based Interviewing is a great technique to help you avoid the candidates that won’t add up and identify those rock stars. Watch to get a super quick synopsis of this very useful interviewing technique: https://youtu.be/1md3_FbXMXA
Do You Have What it Takes to be an Entrepreneur?
Do You Have What it Takes to be an Entrepreneur? So, you have decided that you want to work from home AND be your own boss. You’ve seen the commercials with the woman leisurely getting out of bed, taking time to exercise and then conducting business in her pajamas while her happy baby sits nearby. […]
Decreasing Labor Costs without Layoffs
Decreasing Labor Costs without Layoffs At a time when the nation’s economy is softening, and perhaps worse, many organizations are considering layoffs as a way to cut costs. But eliminating jobs does not always result in immediate cost-savings. There are often severance packages to finance and unemployment benefits to cover. In addition, the morale of […]
Tips for Including the Family During the Holiday Season
Tips for Including the Family During the Holiday Season The holiday season is a great time to incorporate family activities into the workplace and working towards that “family friendly” environment. Allowing employees to bring children and spouses in to share time together will build employee morale and can help create a more bonded workforce. It […]
The Two Key Components to Living with Tenacity
The Two Key Components to Living with Tenacity Tenacity is a key component to success. We must have it to reach our goals. It’s the fuel that keeps us moving through the inevitable challenges. But how often do we take the time to stop and think about what tenacity really is? Let’s spend a minute […]
Becoming a Mentor
Becoming a Mentor ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOME WAYS TO REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE NEXT YEAR? WHY NOT BE A MENTOR? HERE ARE SOME EASY WAYS TO GET INVOLVED As another year draws to a close we all experience a time of reflection and evaluation. It is also a time to set goals or develop […]
The Wage Gap is Alive and Well
The Wage Gap is Alive and Well The Census Data has just been released – The Wage Gap between men and women still exists. In particular, men outnumber women in high paying jobs. While 13% of men working full time make $75,000 or more, only 4% of women earn at this level. The difference in […]
Decreasing Labor Costs Without Layoffs
Decreasing Labor Costs Without Layoffs At a time when the nation’s economy is softening, and perhaps worse, many organizations are considering layoffs as a way to cut costs. But eliminating jobs does not always result in immediate cost-savings. There are often severance packages to finance and unemployment benefits to cover. In addition, the morale of […]
Take Interviewing to the Next Level
Take Interviewing to the Next Level By now you certainly know the value of offering alternative work arrangements as a means of recruiting and retaining quality individuals. You can’t get away from the articles telling you that people are interested in balancing work and family and want to find more free time. Would your organization […]