Look for Candidates with the ‘I’ Word
There is no “I” in team, but there is an “I” in business—and yours should hire with attention to certain characteristics, including one that begins with “I.”
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Children Risk Future Job Prospects by Over-Sharing Online
New research from the UK finds that most parents worry their children are harming their future job prospects by over-sharing online.
5 Ways to Build Up Your ‘Diversity Fitness’
For years, technology leaders have been talking about diversity. “Talking” and “doing” are very different things though, evidenced by the fact that most startups are still dominated by white men. Side note: If you’re still not convinced diverse companies perform better, you’ve got some reading to do before going any further. But if you know […]
Phishing Simulation Platform—Right for Your Cybersecurity Training?
Cybersecurity is a huge concern for businesses around the world—And for good reason. Being the victim of even what could be considered a “minor” breach, could come with major costs. An article by Steve Morgan published by CSO looked at cybersecurity data and predictions. Among its findings: Cybercrime damage costs are expected to hit $6 […]
Why Your Onboarding Program Should Last at least 1 Year
According to one Aberdeen Group study highlighted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), only 2% of companies extend their onboarding programs beyond 1 year. However, research indicates it can take up to 8 months (and sometimes 2 years) for a newly hired employee to reach the same level of productivity as an existing […]
Things We Can Learn About Leadership Development from Successful CEOs (Part 2)
[Part 1 of this article appeared in the previous issue.] While research clarifies how successful CEOs are known to behave, it’s much easier to understand the research when it’s reviewed alongside real-world scenarios. Here are a few real-life examples of how successful CEOs have demonstrated their leadership development skills.
For Majority of Professionals, Work Gets in the Way of Good Health
A recent survey finds more professionals are struggling with work-life balance, and are having a difficult time taking care of their overall health.
Is It Time to Kill the Job Description?
If you have a job opening, you need a job description? Right? Not necessarily! Let’s take a step back and examine the assumption that job descriptions are a useful piece of the recruiting puzzle.
Things We Can Learn About Leadership Development from Successful CEOs (Part 1)
Everyone inside the enterprise business world has thought about what it would be like to be a successful CEO, at least once or twice. CEOs are well-revered leaders across the globe and can offer valuable insight into leadership. Here’s what research and real-life CEOs have to say about leadership development. According to research conducted by […]
Why Motivation Is the Real Turnover Protection
The costs of losing quality employees have been well established to be steep. Making sure that your company culture is one that motivates and attracts high-performing employees is critical.