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Note the Leading Transition Needing the Attention of Most Organizations
For a long time companies and numerous organizations haven’t had to give much thought to selecting and developing Business Executives and Leaders for their Succession. However, the time has come when more and more of our brightest and most successful Leaders/Executives are choosing to “take their leave”. Rightly so as most have stayed longer than …
Continue Reading >How Can Businesses Respond to Negative Events
If you haven’t noticed, there have been a number of businesses who are reducing workforces, or merging, or making acquisitions, or just closing? Though this is nothing new, we can’t just scratch our heads and ignore them either? Of course, with all the politics in the air, you can’t help but wonder what is having …
Continue Reading >What Signs Do You Watch for in Business to Prepare for the Future
As the stock market fluctuates and business demands go up and down, and prices change, various industries question what lies ahead? Add to that any tension involving trading between countries, and more doubt increases. One day most of these indicators can seem fine, and the next day people in one industry or another may convey …
Continue Reading >It is So Important to Think of Others
Everyone has a lot on their plates, and it is very easy to feel overwhelmed. However, the fact is there are many with even more pain and heartache. As we work with many people who have lost their jobs, many of these people already have many other troubles and problems that others may not …
Continue Reading >What is More Pressing in Business: Politics, Economical Events, or Increased Workplace Violence?
There are numerous concerns in business today, and more will develop with time. The political issues being discussed seem to get a lot of people worked up, which includes “what is our Congress doing about the increasing costs of healthcare?” Health Insurance costs have become outrageous! Not to mention the costs of medications! It seems …
Continue Reading >WHAT DO EMPLOYERS WANT & EXPECT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
The image and role of human resources has definitely changed over the years. Decades ago HR was referred to as “Personnel” with many of these people being seen as a high-end Administrator, yet making many decisions, which greatly impacted the organization. Selecting employees for most positions would radically influence the business. Later “personnel managers” were gradually …
Continue Reading >If You Were Beginning Your Career, How Important Would Training Be to You
Whether you have a college degree or received an associate degree or even certain professional certifications, until a person gets into his/her regular, full-time professional career, all the knowledge and data a person has retained is lacking the hands-on experience. An internship can be very helpful, but even then the role of an intern has …
Continue Reading >Employers, Encourage and Support Your Professionals Attending Conferences
Fall seems to be a time for business conferences, including the Human Resources annual state conference (i.e. NC SHRM Conference). Many businesses do not value these events, thus the business leader doesn’t necessarily encourage attendance, however, that is very shortsighted. By attending the business/professional conferences, the organization strives to identify and provide topics that addresses …
Continue Reading >BUSINESS LEADERS, WHAT DO YOU WANT OTHERS TO REMEMBER ABOUT YOU
Those business leaders, who are ones with strong convictions and committed to being their best and/or being able to “making a difference”, strive to be of good character and high integrity. Chances are they have idolized other leaders who have made valuable contributions to their industries, communities, and the overall good health of their fellow …
Continue Reading >HOW EFFECTIVE ARE YOUR DECISION-MAKING SKILLS?
There are many concerns globally that could have repercussions on our nation, though no one has a crystal ball to tell the future. Some countries seem to be flexing their muscles or trying to ruffle our feathers, to see what the United States would do if pressured enough. There have been threats of nuclear bombing, shooting …
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