Archive for March 2023
Breaking Free from Checklists: The Importance of Transferable Skills in Hiring
The current job market is facing a talent shortage, which is causing many industries to feel the effects for the first time. As recruiters, we witness firsthand the challenges that internal hiring teams face in the ongoing war for talent. So how can we solve this problem? One solution is to focus on transferable skill…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – Breaking Down Hierarchies: Can Horizontal Leadership Work for Your Business?
One of my favorite authors is Patrick Lencioni. He is most known for authoring “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.” It happens to be a book that I use when coaching leaders. In the book, Lencioni emphasizes the importance of horizontal leadership in building effective teams. According to Lencioni, horizontal leadership is a collaborative approach to…
Read MoreHow Poor Cultural Fit Affects Organizational Turnover
When someone says they love their job, they are likely referring to more than just the functions of the job itself. Their connection to their role includes a fondness for the company they work for. It’s nearly impossible to separate the two. One wouldn’t agree to love their job if they had to go into…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – Identifying Red Flags: The 3 C’s – Complaining, Comparing, and Comfort
IDENTIFYING THE RED FLAGS: The 3 C’s – Complaining, Comparing, and Comfort Lately, the world has been focusing on employee onboarding and retention. The topic that can derail that is near and dear to my heart – the company’s culture. It is the most overplayed topic, and for some reason, it continues to be one…
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