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So far Peter Humphrey has created 52 blog entries.

April 2024

Paying Attention to Retention

By |2024-02-08T14:16:00-04:00April 15, 2024|Candidates, Job Seeker Tips, TalentSphere, Companies, Paying Attention to Retention|

You’ve likely started to see a shift in headlines. No longer focused on what we have been through, the new emphasis is on what’s to come. Though it’s impossible to predict the future, it certainly seems reasonable that the forecast could be correct: a mass employee exodus is coming. How can you stop it?

 

And do you want to?

If the thought is that turnover is a natural evolution of the workforce, it’s true. But as a leader, it’s important to remain […]

December 2023

Professional Attention Deficit Disorder

By |2023-05-08T15:53:06-04:00December 18, 2023|Entrepreneur, Candidates, Professional Attention Deficit Disorder, TalentSphere, Companies, Work Life Balance|

In the manufacturing economy, time was the currency. Systems were designed for maximum efficiency, and effectiveness was simply how much time could be dedicated to the process. The assembly line is a perfect example! In today’s information environment, directing our attention in the right places for the right amount of time and focus is the key to effectiveness.

Curious if you suffer from Professional ADD?  If you have already been distracted at some point during the first paragraph, no assessment necessary!

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March 2022

Selecting People Who Make a Difference

By |2021-12-02T18:31:23-04:00March 28, 2022|Selecting People Who Make a Difference, Candidates, Job Seeker Tips, TalentSphere, Companies, Ways to Improve Candidate Communication|

On the surface, conducting an interview can seem like a simple enough task, yet it is one that few are formally trained to do – even when promoted into a role that involves the evaluation and acquisition of talent. Shake hands, make the prospect feel welcome, ask questions, answer questions, and evaluate the candidates. How do you make sure your questions lead you to the best possible individual for your role, as opposed to simply the one who presents the […]

November 2021

Assessment Centres – evaluating the need

By |2021-07-19T12:09:50-04:00November 29, 2021|Companies, Assessment Centres – evaluating the need, Candidates|

Assessment centres – evaluating the need

The growth of the use of assessment centres has been rapid. Recently, over 45% of organisations which responded to a survey used assessment centres.  The survey also found that the use of assessment centres was more prevalent in the private sector and by larger organisations. Nowadays, two fifths of top companies are now said to use them to help recruit, and that includes most of the major banks. Heidi […]

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