Stop Hiring Toxic Employees

  Last December Harvard Business Review published a report called “Toxic Workers,” and the effect they have on businesses.  From that report and a more recent article, staying clear of those people who can manipulate others and inspire doubt, can improve performance and also save a business a substantial amount of money. The report “examined […]

How to Effectively Work with a Recruiter – Part 1

Did you know that having your resume in the hands of a recruiter is the best passive way to be open to outstanding opportunities in your profession?  If you understand how search firms work, your expectations will be more realistic, and you’ll better understand how to approach them. The work recruiters do can be compared […]

6 Traits Great Leaders Have That Your Next Hire Should Have Too

What makes a great leader? During an election year, everyone certainly has their opinion who should lead our country for the next four years. But what makes them so great? Is it their experience or their likability? Or the ability to persuade? There are many attributes that make a great leader, and when searching for […]

Most In Demand Jobs 2016 – Marketing & Sales

An analysis posted last month featured an annual compilation of the most in-demand jobs for the new year, based on supply and demand, growth, and salary data. The analysis used over 90 national and state employment resources and “looked at the average number of people hired per month in more than 700 occupations from January […]

Secrets that Help Job Seekers Ace Interviews – Part 2

Last month, we posted our Secrets that Help Job Seekers Ace Interviews- Part One where we provided job seekers with invaluable tips on how to research an opportunity, research a company and learn how to show up prepared. This month, we’re focusing on Appropriate Actions and First Impressions tips that are helpful during the interview […]

Candidate Readiness:  How to Find the Right Entry-Level Candidates! 

Are the entry-level candidates you’re interviewing ready to hit the ground running if hired? Some executives surveyed recently said they can tell within a couple of weeks whether a new employee will succeed.  In the Fall of last year, an online survey was conducted by Harris Poll & Fullbridge Inc. where “319 executives at companies […]