Summary: Email may not have the cutting edge, the high-tech appeal of some of the other marketing tactics. However, when done right, email marketing for financial advisors can be remarkably effective. In order to build a productive email campaign, advisors should begin by examining the needs of their audience. A broad-based “spray and pray” approach … Read more
Mindfulness has become a bit of a buzzword over the last few years. But just what does being mindful mean and how does it work? In this guide, you’ll learn why being mindful matters and how to practice it. So What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of being consciously aware in the present … Read more
If you feel as though your team is not communicating well, or if mistakes are being made through lack of communication, then there are a few ways that you can improve this. Take a look below to find out more. Establish a Foundation One way for you to improve your team’s communication would be … Read more
Leadership is an ever-evolving concept in the workplace. It can differ from day to day, between workplaces and even in your understanding of the concept. Understanding and being able to achieve an effective stance as a leader, then, can be all the harder for this reason. With that in mind, here are some of the … Read more
As family vacations pick up and the sales season slows down, most businesses fall victim to a phenomenon dubbed the summer slump. The slump describes the decrease in motivation and an increase in distraction in the office from June through September. As a manager, being mindful of different times of the year and how … Read more
The same, but different Is a graphic designer at a major accounting firm the same job as a graphic designer at an early-stage startup? There is an obvious overlap is functional skills, but that’s where the similarity ends. A designer at startup will have limited resources and even less time. They’ll be required to “ship … Read more
First, let’s get one thing out of the way. Traditional interviews don’t actually predict performance. Rather, the best way to predict performance is to test job-related skills in context. Nevertheless, there is a place for interviews in the hiring process. Interviews are a useful tool to build rapport and even start a relationship, with candidates … Read more
We analyzed how more than 4,000 companies use skills assessments on Vervoe, particularly employer and candidate preferences, and wanted to share the results with you. Here are some of the most interesting things we learned: COMPANIES Hiring funnel The first step companies tend to replace with skills assessments is phone screening. Intuitively this makes sense … Read more
These days it seems like we’re surrounded by successful startups, with new and convenient living solutions being announced every day. However, the truth is that only 10% of startups are able to make it out of the gate each year. Because the early stages are so dependent on seed funding, many startups are shut down … Read more
Image source: Unsplash.com Most people would agree that the most important asset of any company is its employees. Therefore, it comes as no surprise just how important it is to hire the right people in the first place. Not only do your employees make your business go round, they are also what gives it … Read more
Celebrity chefs, from Anthony Bourdain to Guy Fieri or Sami Nosrat, became who they are by way of creativity, passion, and determination. Despite the type of cuisine or journey to success, there’s no one path that’s right. Often, the road to stardom or success is long, winding and full of road bumps. However, celebrity chefs … Read more
In 2019, gender shouldn’t still be considered as a factor when it comes to whether a person would be a great leader or not, rather than the person’s leadership skills should be dependent on their individual personality and strengths. But, in many cases, women are still not encouraged as much as their male counterparts when … Read more
You may think the road trip you have planned is just that – a trip that’s all about driving from one destination to another. But taking a trip along the road is the perfect opportunity to build up your leadership skills. Whether you already spend much of your time in a leadership role or are … Read more
The healthcare industry continues to be a very challenging and sometimes stressful environment. A leader within healthcare will need to ensure that processes and tasks are done efficiently and hospital models are learned correctly. It seems as though the industry itself is going through a progressive change as technologies and systems develop and new skills … Read more
Do you have a passion for pets and wish you could spend more time with them? If you do, you’re in luck: There are a slew of jobs out there for pet fanatics just like you! From dog walking to pet grooming, a lot of pet occupations are flexible enough that you can work them … Read more