The Importance Of Succession Planning And The $12 Billion Cost Of Getting It Wrong [Infographic]

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One of the most important planning any organization should invest in is in a Leadership Pipeline.  Succession planning is the process where you ensure that you will never have a key role open for which another employee is not prepared.  The more Senior the role, the more important succession planning becomes. In fact, one of … Read more

Steps To A Successful Workplace Investigation [Slideshare]

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At times, complaints or internal problems will arise in the workplace. Many HR, compliance and business professionals don’t receive targeted training on how to conduct a workplace investigation from start to finish.  Building a solid workplace investigation can prove valuable, as the information you may uncover can help build a case to protect your business’s … Read more

10 Tips For Sustaining And Maintaining Peer-To-Peer Recognition

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Your business needs a lot of resources in order to be successful — from the inventory you carry to the facilities in which you store them. Yet perhaps no resource you could have is more vital to your success than the people you employ. A highly motivated and engaged workforce can do more to build … Read more

How Hours Worked Relate To Work Productivity And Profitability Around The Globe [Infographic]

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When companies need to become more profitable, one of the common responses is to cut hours.  This invariably leads to employees having to work more hours and take on more responsibility.  The desired result is to increase profitability by relying on employees’ increased productivity. Logical?  Most companies think so.  Cut Labor and have the remaining … Read more

How to get a job with a disability [Infographic]

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Finding employment in a competitive jobs market is not easy. Even to get called for an interview is a very positive sign, such is the volume of résumés being sent to an employer whenever a vacancy is advertised.   For people living with disabilities, obtaining a full-time or even part-time job can be harder still. … Read more

5 Downsides Of Being Emotionally Intelligent

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Emotional intelligence is a fantastic gift. It makes you sensitive to the feelings of others, gives you the ability to harness emotions and allows you to use your own emotions for good.   We’ve all interacted with someone who has a low emotional intelligence. It’s really frustrating, right? When you tell them you’re struggling with … Read more

Cost-Effective Ways To Increase Brand Awareness And Boost Visibility [Infographic]

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There are only a few dozen companies that spend more than $1 billion on advertising each year. Though one could argue that their money is well-spent, given that these companies are among the most widely known brands in the world. It’s not surprising to learn that AT&T, McDonald’s, Proctor & Gamble and General Motors are … Read more

Using E-Learning In Employee Training [Infographic]

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Employee training is an investment worth making.  Forty percent of employees who receive poor training leave their position within the first year.  Although there is a cost associated with training, statistics prove that it is even more expensive to leave training out of the onboarding process.  Turnover costs greatly outweigh training costs.   It’s challenging … Read more

The Owl Approach To Storytelling: Lead With Your Life Book Review

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The power of storytelling has become one of today’s hot topics in leadership.  It can be used as a means of reaching out and connecting, inspiring action and clear understanding of important messages.  In her new book, “The Owl Approach to Storytelling: Lead with Your Life”, Sandy Coletta, creates a great “how to guide “for … Read more

How To Sharpen Your Email Skills [Infographic]

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Communication is a vital business skill no matter what your business is. Whether you’re reaching out to a potential customer or communicating internally with co-workers, effective communication skills can mean the difference between success and failure for whatever it is you want to accomplish.   In today’s modern business world, one of the biggest problems … Read more