Assuming a management role can be daunting. You may be an expert in your field and possess a full grasp of operations. You may have an impressive overall understanding of the business. But managing people demands a particular skill set that you may not yet have mined....
HR & Management
Can You Afford to Wait for Other Applicants?
The answer depends on the particular company and the market circumstances. If a company is hiring for the long-term, then there may be no urgency to fill a position. If the skills are required right away, delay in hiring could affect the bottom line. Similarly, trends...
Keeping Your Employees Productive as Summer Approaches
It’s easy to be distracted by warm sunny days and the anticipation of summer vacation. Many individuals are also facing chaos at home with children home from school and the organization of summer camps and child care. How Can You Keep Employees Focused, Engaged, and...
The Hazards of Office Wellness Programs
According to Jan Wieczner of The Wall Street Journal, approximately 90% of employers provide health care programs with wellness incentives or financial rewards to employees. In 2008, that number was 57%. The programs are designed to encourage employees to take action...
Common Characteristics of Top IT Leaders
Rich Hein of IT News recently discussed the characteristics of successful IT leaders. Certain challenges are unique to the field of information technology. The IT field is a highly competitive, dynamic industry and leaders are required to navigate unexplored territory...
Why is Your Resume Ending Up in the Trash?
Your resume should serve a primary purpose. To communicate to the hiring manager that you are the right person for the job. The two key components of that goal are communicating and selling. Forbes recently interviewed recruiters to discover why a resume might be...