It’s probably on every job spec that’s been written since the start of time. ‘Looking for an innovative problem solver…’ ‘…able to solve complicated problems as effectively as possible…’ ‘…with a focus on getting to the heart of a problem’ Sound familiar? It’s equally certain that you’ve talked up your own problem solving skills too,… read more
Throughout my life, my father would often remind me: “If you enrich your mind with meaningful knowledge each day, it will grow stronger – if you put it to the test, it will grow wiser.” Wisdom guides our thinking, attitude and overall mindset. It pushes us to break through boundaries, and to see beyond the… read more
One of my favorite little indulgences is to listen to TED Talks, or pod casts while getting ready for work in the morning. My little $19 blue tooth speaker is a permanent passenger in my carry-on luggage, allowing me to stream virtual mentors any time day or night. Yesterday I listened to one by Amy… read more
How important a factor should background checking cost be when you are choosing a background firm? There are employers who believe that background checking services are just a commodity. They just believe that all background checking is done in the same manner. When that is the belief choosing a background checking cost will determine which… read more
You hire a candidate who seems perfect on paper and who seemed friendly in the interview. But after a few weeks on the job, they’re not working out. They don’t work well with the team, they gossip, and are arrogant. They’re a toxic employee, and they’re poisoning your team. Hiring a toxic employee is more… read more
Are you looking to make your occasional strength class or Sunday spin session a regular ritual? Many casual exercisers want to sweat more often, but they struggle with finding the workout motivation to make fitness a part of their daily routine. Conventional wisdom hasn’t been particularly helpful in figuring out how to get in the… read more
By Jack and Suzy Welch There are a good many of them, to be sure – but “delivering the budget” has got to be one of the most universally entrenched, uniquely counterproductive exercises in organizations across the world. Look, some form of financial planning is obviously necessary: Companies have to keep track of the numbers…. read more
On Behalf Of Alan from Interview Success Formula Nearly 80% of employers do an online search for potential candidates. What will they learn about you? You always dress the part in live interviews. Let’s make sure your online presence matches up. And, puts your best foot forward. The place to start is with LinkedIn. This… read more
Dear Liz, I feel very deflated and misled in my new job. I would never have accepted the job offer if I’d known the real story beforehand! I work for a startup that had fantastic success with its first product but has been slow to get a follow-up product out the door. The head of… read more
Unless you inherited the family business, it’s pretty hard to become a manager without having been an employee first. Every manager knows how frustrating it can be to put up with a supervisor’s annoying quirks, just as every rank-and-file employee does! Managers can make missteps in their dealings with employees and most of them do…. read more