-from Inc. Studies show that companies that prioritize this people skill experience higher productivity and employee engagement. When Satya Nadella was appointed as Microsoft CEO in 2014, he wasn’t one to boast about IQ points or intellectual achievements. He understood that being a leader wasn’t just about knowing all the answers; it was about understanding people and building meaningful connections. To… read more
People Management
Rise in August Job Openings
-by Kathryn Mayer U.S. job openings rose in August to 9.6 million openings after falling the past three months. The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, or JOLTS report, released Tuesday from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), found that openings increased 690,000 to reach a growth rate of 5.8 percent, a boost from… read more
Nurturing an Innovation Culture: A Solution to Staffing Shortages
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Despite economic uncertainty leading into 2023, as of September 1, the unemployment rate in… read more
How to Evaluate a Job Candidate’s Critical Thinking Skills in an Interview
by Christopher Frank, Paul Magnone, and Oded Netzer Hiring is one of the most challenging competencies to master, yet it is one of the most strategic and impactful managerial functions. A McKinsey study quantified that superior talent is up to eight times more productive, showing that the relationship between talent quality and business performance is… read more
Maximize Recruiting Potential w/Customer & Employee Insights
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Your organization already has a reputation among customers and employees. Do you know what… read more
How to Plan a Successful Employee Event
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. The best way to build employee morale is to have several employee events throughout… read more
Leadership’s Role in Creating Workplace Culture
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Businesses today are increasingly recognizing that a strong and positive culture is not just… read more
Employee Onboarding and Retention
When you are hiring new employees, the onboarding process has an undeniable impact on employee satisfaction and retention. The first few days, weeks, and months set the tone and affect how people form in their new jobs. There’s no doubt that improving employee retention should be a priority for all companies. This process starts… read more
Culture is Key in Recruiting & Retention – Focusing on Employee Wellness
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Things are quickly shifting in the business world, especially for companies that don’t truly… read more
Why & How Managers Should Cultivate a Positive Company Culture
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Managers have a lot on their plates, especially when they take the responsibility of… read more