The surest way to thwart a fast-growing company is to let the wrong employees on the bus, as Jim Collins, the author of Good to Great, would say.
During Method’s explosive growth years, we would hear things like “I just need ...READ»
There's no more vital factor in the long-term success of Google, Facebook, Yahoo!, Apple, and the rest than the quality of their human capital. No wonder then that Google has been paying $500,000, cash -- and as much as $50 million in ...READ»
Rich Cho is one of a new breed of general managers in the NBA. With a background in engineering as well as law, Cho is regarded an executive who can balance the need for talent on the basketball court with a need to balance the books. And Cho's talent assessment technique is applicable outside the world of professional sports.READ»
There is so much talent in all of us. Sometimes a little guidance, assistance, mentorship, or just someone to believe it us can make all the difference in the world. Mentorship and technical assistance can turn the seed of an idea into a blossoming business. READ»
The concept that organization leads to higher productivity applies to many aspects of our lives. One significant area that tends to get neglected is the professional side of life...
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Do you think you have stellar employees? Do you think the employees you hired have what it takes to do an excellent job? Are your employees satisfied or have they been surreptitiously looking for other opportunities?READ»
Do you think you have stellar employees? Do you think the employees you hired have what it takes to do an excellent job? Are your employees satisfied or have they been surreptitiously looking for other opportunities?READ»
With all the talk about the necessity for teamwork and collaboration given the further decentralizing of the Global Economy . . . then why are resumes all about marketing our individual accomplishments?
As an Executive Recruiter, ...READ»
The nature of organizations has changed dramatically over the past few decades. Today, employers and employees both understand few show up thinking they will collect their ‘gold watch’ after 25 years of service. Instead, ...READ»
Virtual worlds like Second Life are massive, interactive places that are as diverse as the Web itself. Is it possible to find real world creative talent in the metaverse? Of course! Here are six creative skills that exist in plain view -- and how to dig deeper.READ»
I just got back from the American Society for Training & Development’s International Conference and Exhibition in San Diego where I was a speaker. This was a great conference – one of the best I’ve ever been to and I’ve ...READ»
Despite living in a bi-polar economy--some are having the best of times, others the worst--one thing is clear, we are facing a shortage of new talent that will not be ready and able to replace the "crew change" caused by ...READ»
So the interview is going well - You're in upper management and have led many successful behavioral interviews yourself in the past. All indications are that you're knocking it dead . . . and then the person on the other end of ...READ»
That despite it all, things still find a way to get done. I mean, how many times have we seen a team of buddies that all loved one another, and spent nearly every minute of every day together . . . but couldn't collaborate ...READ»
Talent Acquisition (HR and/or Internal Recruitment) could probably gleam a thing or two from a new & engaging (at least to me as a marketing-head) Hertz commercial I watched this morning (see video below). I make that ...READ»
Clarification: I'm talking cranial hair - you guys are terrible!
So do bald people make better employees?
What if you're simply on your way to being bald? (this is a gender-neutral question) :)
- What if said employee ...READ»
Maybe when it invites you to send a cartoon character in your place for a job interview.
According to Wednesday’s Wall Street Journal, that’s basically what employers like consulting firm Bain & Company, Hewlett-Packard, ...READ»
