Giving Thanks

The giving of thanks is always a winner. We are taught it when we are young, we know how much it means to us when a boss, coworker, friend, etc. takes the time to thank us, and we know how… Read more »

Social Media Recruiting

Social media recruiting – a viable tool for HR. The key of course is playing the game wisely. The advantages are easy to understand – it provides connection and ongoing engagement with both active and passive candidates, another layer of… Read more »

Don’t let Failure Be Fatal.

Failure: Everybody deals with it. Sometimes it’s small – we burnt the cookies; sometimes it’s not-so-small – we forgot a friend’s big event and “failed” to provide the support he/she needed; sometimes it’s huge – we lost the company’s biggest… Read more »

Why Veterans make Great Leaders

With Veterans Day, November 11th, just around the corner, our thoughts go to those men and women who stand in the gap for freedom. With those thoughts, comes the reality of what happens when they return to the workforce –… Read more »

New Hires – Raising the Bar & Sticking to It

Hiring the right employee isn’t easy. Because of that, it can be tempting to hire someone who is “good enough” rather than waiting for that best-match fit. But in the end, the cost of a bad hire is usually greater… Read more »

Are you a Mobile-Friendly Company?

According to Smart Insights, mobile digital media time in the US is now significantly higher (51%) than desktop time (42%). and 80% of internet users own a smart phone. The fact is, your company’s growth depends on smart mobile marketing.… Read more »

Personality Types in your Workforce

Learning to assess the various personalities among your workforce can be a challenging experience. Breaking the diverse personalities into four main groups helps. This is not to stereotype anyone – after all, each individual is usually a mix – in… Read more »

Don’t wait till Spring: Prepare Now for Life after College Graduation

Your hard fought battle for a college diploma will soon be finished. Once again, you will be facing a new personal frontier. Embrace the opportunity – you did it before and you will successfully do it again. We’ve put together… Read more »

Common Mistakes of Leaders who Fail

Lack of confidence: They worked their way up the ladder, won the promotion, but lacked the confidence to carry through. Because they were afraid to fail, they did. Solution: Recognize that you will probably make some mistakes, but the world… Read more »

Learning to Love the Job You have Come to Hate.

You hate your job, the boss is lousy, the pay is worse, and nothing you do makes a difference. You’re sure it’s time to change jobs or maybe even change careers. You may be right, but before you jump ship… Read more »