By Amy Marcum – Human Resources Today Getting excellent employees to work for your organization instead of your competitors has never been easy. Add in the disruption of a worldwide pandemic, and the challenge to recruit and retain top talent demands new refocused energy. What can you do to stand out during unpredictable times and… read more
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8 Essential Elements of Virtual Sales Training
Sales productivity has never been more important, yet sales teams today face tougher obstacles than ever as the current crisis makes most in-person interactions impossible. Almost 90 percent of sales have moved to a remote model since the pandemic began, according to McKinsey. Almost every B2B company’s products and services are now being sold virtually…. read more
Grubhub Mounts Campaign to end Delivery Commission Caps ‘Starting’ with New York City
A new battle is erupting among Grubhub and New York City leaders over a proposal to extend the city’s temporary cap on delivery commission fees, a relief effort that is expected to end next month. Back in May, New York City leaders capped third-party delivery commissions at 20% to help restaurants during the pandemic. The… read more
Adjusting to New Places
-by Isabella Caprario at Hire A Helper Adjusting to New Places: Exploring People’s Experiences With Moving to a New City America is becoming increasingly mobile and not just in the cellular sense. More than forty percent of the U.S. population lives in a state other than the one in which they were born, and they’ll likely… read more
Secrets to Becoming a Great Leader
– by Beau Peters Beau Peters is a creative professional with a lifetime of experience in service and care. As a manager, he’s learned a slew of tricks of the trade that he enjoys sharing with others who have the same passion and dedication that he brings to his work. There are many different… read more
The Way Most Job Interviews Proceed Is Random And Biased. Here’s What To Do Instead.
By Monica Torres – Huffpost The typical interview is not a real predictor of success on the job, but a few changes can make hiring much smarter and fairer. Many job interviews go something like this: The hiring manager gets a feel for the candidate by asking a series of open-ended questions. What’s been your biggest… read more
How Employers Can Show Their Character and Stand Out in Trying Times
By Ellen Gregory – ADP Work hours and flexibility are both among the top factors impacting employee retention, according to the ADP Research Institute. During the global health event, employers are being presented with a unique opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to their employees. There are many ways for employers to show their employees, new… read more
40 Tips To Mitigate The 40% Executive Onboarding Failure Rate
By George Bradt – Forbes Most of executive onboarding is just common sense. Still, different people latch on to different nuggets that help their own chances of success in a world in which 40% of new leaders fail in their first 18-months. These 40 tips all nest under the importance of converging and then evolving by… read more
4 Interview Questions to Avoid Hiring Toxic Employees
By Dianna Boother – Talent Management & HR Your success often depends on the emotional intelligence of people you hire in strategic positions. That means you need to make hiring decisions based on solid information — not just gut instinct and first impressions. Those hiring interviews require well-planned questions that solicit genuine answers which surface… read more
7 Ways to Use Rewards Programs to Boost Employee Morale
By Gabe Nelson – Human Resources Today Your employees likely work hard and strive for excellence. They are making an effort to reach their goals and make you proud. However, the day to day grind can get tiring, leaving employees in need of a necessary boost. Your workplace morale has a huge impact on performance. By… read more