Social is the great ice breaker. It allows people to get introduced, forge relationships and to share experiences and information, of all types, with ease and speed. The world of social media has changed immensely over the past 10 years. When I think back to...
Living in a world without computers is not something most of us can comprehend. Cellular technology is so finely ingrained into our everyday lives that it's unimaginable to think of not having this. Medical equipment that has streamlined surgeries and the detection of life-altering diseases are...
No one ever said winning a new customer was easy and certainly, keeping a customer is much tougher for many reasons. No truer words have ever been uttered, but it's not a herculean task to keep clients engaged and happy. I've found a few simple...
How much fun can you have while making money? This was the big question for me when I got my first job right out of high school. I had only two motivations...
Look around you. Life can be a comedy of errors, as well as a good boost of comedic relief. What does this have to do with HR? With staffing? With recruiting? In short, everything! Recruiting and technology are bedfellows… an undeniable fact of the 21st century....
The hiring manager is a critical player in the hunt for new talent. They will have full responsibility for the performance, engagement, and retention of their new report, so why do many brands find working with them an adversarial relationship? Primarily, the lack of communication...
Often times, I find companies proclaim a devout loyalty to customers, which can be unfounded. Customer loyalty is when a strong, and often times, a symbiotic relationship exists between the service/product provider and the end-user / customer. There’s an emotional connection… one which goes beyond...
When leaders see the potential value of new talent brought into the organization, they can tap into that value and provide a wide berth for innovation to occur. Undoubtedly, some positions are more key than others, but if companies are hiring using a methodology that...
Recruiting talented people is no easy task. As companies seek and innovative ways to source and recruit, many are using tactics that do not reflect their workplace culture. Using your company perks is not a bad idea, but the perks must be fitting and representative...
Stress is a fact of life and it doesn't go away once when people walk into their place of employment. Many companies find it challenging to help employees relieve stress and focus on the work at hand. Many demands in one's personal life coupled with...