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Success may mean different things to each person, but there’s one fact that applies to every situation and definition: real success is only possible by building great relationships and meaningful connections. Beyond key performance indicators, strong business relationships with stakeholders and customers keep businesses afloat and on top of their competitors. It takes kindness […]
The words diversity and inclusion have now become so popular that it is an important part of any company’s talent strategy plan. Attracting and retaining a diverse workforce requires companies to create a workplace in which everyone can thrive and do their best work. According to Harvard Business review, when an employee has a feeling […]
In a perfect world, every employee would show up to work on time every day. But the truth is, life happens, and no matter how responsible or committed your team may be, there are going to be circumstances—whether that’s a last-minute family emergency, a scheduling miscommunication, or transportation troubles due to inclement weather conditions—when your […]
Choosing and implementing new technology is challenging, but not near as challenges as getting employees – especially sales teams – to use it. People are naturally resistant to change. We’re creatures of habit and can easily be overwhelmed at the prospect of learning new technology. Sales teams present a unique challenge in technology adoption. Every […]
Every great business leader has one thing in common – they never stop learning! Regardless of whether you ask Bill Gates or Warren Buffett, they all credit their success to their constant thirst for knowledge. But what’s the best way to feed that thirst? The answer is simple: pick up a book and read it. […]
Day-to-day middle management responsibilities vary from company to company but at the core, their role involves carrying out direction from upper management and managing junior and associate-level employees. In this position, effective internal communication is integral to company-wide progress. If internal communication stops in middle management, progress can come to a halt, causing an organization […]
Pexels – CCO Licence A lot of people are under the misconception that a good leader is someone who strikes fear into the hearts of those they are leading, but actually, those kinds of leaders are less likely to be effective because they will not have the respect or affection of their employees, which means […]
As a business owner, there are many difficult business processes that may either make or break your company. One of these processes includes the executive hiring process, which refers to the recruitment of the right candidates for the top or leadership positions in your company. Executive positions include senior managers such as the CEO, directors, […]
Teresa Hopke, CEO, Talking Talent 2020 is the year that has changed our world of work forever. It’s been challenging in so many ways – and it’s also had a huge impact on leadership. From boardrooms to living rooms, meeting rooms to spare rooms, leadership has moved away from face-to-face interactions to digital communications. At the same […]
A lot of recruiters don’t realize that a job description is vital to the hiring process. It can have a lasting impact on your hiring process. At its core, a job description is an advertisement that sources applications from job seekers. And the point of drafting a good job description is to find someone who […]