by Kerry Roberts Gibson and Beth Schinoff One afternoon a manager we’ll call Kassie sent an email to her teammate, Harrison, explaining why she hadn’t included him in a meeting with a group of company executives earlier that day. She and Harrison got along well, and she wanted to make sure he wasn’t offended. Two … Read More
by Sabina Nawaz Adam ran a $500 million business. The company was on a sharp upward trajectory, the biggest competitor was a distant second, and his board loved him. But there was a problem. Even though his company was performing well, his employees’ productivity seemed sluggish. Designs required countless iterations, development was fraught with delays, … Read More
Posts from Dave Sjolin and John Assaraf on NeuroGym Achievers Facebook Group Page Dave Sjolin: In reading many posts, I’ve come to realize that many of you are looking for that spark of motivation that will get you going (again). Unfortunately, motivation is not the spark that will get you moving. Motivation is a result. … Read More
by Jeff Murphy You finally have your dream team in place. You’ve hired selectively, waiting for just the right fit for each role. These are people with stellar backgrounds and proven track records of success. On paper, these individuals are poised to contribute to your culture and help take your department – and your business … Read More
by John Sumser There are two basic types of video interview. Live interviews, where you talk to the interviewer from your video device, were the first wave. While they are still used, their use is declining. Taped interviews, where you respond to prompts, either written or in an application, are becoming the norm. They allow … Read More
by Matt Krumrie Rayanne Thorn’s first recruiting job was as an executive recruiter for a health care company, where she was responsible for filling senior level positions. “We flew candidates in to LAX or Orange County Airport from all over the county for face-to-face interviews,” says Thorn, now Vice President of Product Marketing and Strategy … Read More
by Emmett Pierce Pay is often a key factor when deciding whether to accept a new job or pursue a promotion, but it can be a mistake to value earnings over job satisfaction. While money is important, remember that you’ll spend a big percentage of your waking hours working. If you don’t enjoy what you … Read More
by Peter Cappelli and Jay Finkelman What was once a funny work of fiction is becoming an increasingly common reality as more employers report being “ghosted” by job applicants and employees who simply disappear without a trace. In fact, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago cited an uptick in ghosting in its December economic activity … Read More
by Scott Mautz Warren Buffett is like that old EF Hutton commercial (and I’m dating myself here)–when he talks, people listen. And they listen because he talks and writes quite well. Which brings us to his latest gem of advice. Recently, he was with a young entrepreneur who asked him to share one piece of … Read More
by Rebecca Knight Deciding whether or not to terminate an employee is hard. “It’s an emotionally difficult task,” says Jay Conger, a professor at Claremont McKenna College and coauthor of The High Potential’s Advantage: Get Noticed, Impress Your Bosses, and Become a Top Leader. The decision is especially tricky if the employee in question hasn’t violated … Read More