September 2022

Establishing Mutual Commitment

By |2021-12-23T14:53:45-04:00September 12, 2022|Candidates, Job Seeker Tips, TalentSphere, Companies, Establishing Mutual Commitment|

According to a recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 2.8 million individuals who voluntarily quit their jobs in January 2021. This is a 17% increase from January 2020, proving that opportunities for employees are abundant and we have shifted back to a candidate-driven marketplace. Why is this important?

Employee retention should always be of utmost importance, but requires awareness as to why employees leave to begin with. A Gallup poll of more than 1 million employed […]

August 2022

Entrepreneur or Wantrepreneur?

By |2021-12-23T14:18:06-04:00August 22, 2022|Companies, Entrepreneur, Candidates|

Being an entrepreneur, or having entrepreneurial abilities, is an admired trait in our society. If you asked a candidate in an interview if they view themselves as entrepreneurs, the socially acceptable answer is a resounding “absolutely.” If you asked individuals on your current team or in your department if they felt they had an entrepreneurial spirit, the answer would likely be affirmative. However, these types of questions often garner answers associated not with the true self, but with the idealized […]

Who, What, Where, When, How…But Why?

By |2021-12-22T19:57:05-04:00August 15, 2022|Candidates, Job Seeker Tips, TalentSphere, Companies, Motivating your Staff|

There are two simple words that have the power to completely change one’s approach to work and life forever. These words have the potential to evoke fulfillment, enhance productivity, and create daily peace of mind.

You may have found yourself saying some of these already today:

  • I have to go to this team meeting.
  • I have to get this proposal to our client.
  • I have to get caught up on emails.
  • I have to take the kids to practice.

We act as […]

July 2022

Topgrading

By |2021-12-22T19:36:46-04:00July 25, 2022|Companies, Topgrading, Candidates, TalentSphere|

As a manager, creating a well-rounded and high-performing team is one of the most fulfilling aspects of leadership. Seeing and helping superstars develop, watching individuals become more confident with their unique abilities, and grooming the next generation of leader within the organization is incomparable.

“B” and “C” Players

A less enjoyable component of management is the act of working with and coaching the perpetual underperformers. Every department has them, every leader has struggled with them, and some may even have a few […]

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