When you change your marketing plan, you can easily measure the results to see if it’s working. When you swap out machinery, you can measure the improvement in production. However, when you implement a new skill or learning program in your company, it’s not so easy to tell what effect it’s having – at least…
One of the most common reasons given for non-acceptance of job offers in modern-day hiring and recruitment is undoubtedly the classic counteroffer scenario. A counteroffer is whereby a candidate is incentivized to stay with his or her present employer after he or she has announced their intention to take a job with another company. This…
Even if you love your job, there are some things you should never hear your boss say! This presentation by Andrew Chow lists 9 of them. Highlights: “I was here last Friday night and Saturday morning, where were you?” “You should stay – we have special privileges for women” “We have always done it this way” RELATED: 7…
When hiring, what’s the biggest mistake you’ve made? Top managers revealed their biggest mistake. You can find the results via this slideshow by Connect: Professional Women’s Network. Don’t choose someone simply because you clicked in the interview! Don’t hire candidates that have the same skills as you! Many applicants respond to interview questions with a theoretical…
Mentoring is fundamental to being a successful leader. That, in my opinion, is unequivocal! I have witnessed far too many leaders who do not invest time and energy – and you need both – in mentoring. It is seen as the “soft stuff”, the “fluffy bits” and not critical. I beg to disagree. If you…