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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 >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 >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 >What Are the Top Issues & Concerns of Businesses Today
Memorial Day Weekend is a time to reflect on our many blessings and thank those who have contributed to that. That is especially true to thank our relatives who have done everything possible so that we can live in a country with so many freedoms. All are encouraged to thank all those wonderful and generous …
Continue Reading >WHAT KIND OF REPUTATION DO YOU HAVE AS A PROFESSIONAL
Whether after persons pass away or in their absence, a lot of stories and insight might often be shared about him/her. Sadly, some stories that are shared may be unflattering or even exaggerated. What would others say about you and how you treated others? In a business it is easy to get backed up or …
Continue Reading >With the Majority of Employees Expressing a Major Concern About Communication, Why Aren’t More Employers Responding?
For years employees have voiced a strong concern about “poor communication” in their organizations. I’ve even had many company management echoing this concern, and yet companies and organizations do NOT seek out or hire experts to address this topic. “COMMUNICATION” touches all industries (businesses, non-profits, educational venues, skilled labor, etc.), as well as different departments, …
Continue Reading >How Did Existing Execs “Learn the Ropes” vs How The New Generation Expects to Learn
When the existing Execs were “learning how to be a Leader” years ago, the hope was to have an existing Leader who was gifted at teaching, training, and developing the younger generation on how to be an Effective Leader. That was true with my husband, Bill Crigger. He was first exposed to a very sharp, …
Continue Reading >How Have the Skills of our Workforce Changed and Continues to Change
With each generation, skills and personality traits change. There has been a lot of discussion about the differences for instance in Baby Boomers verses Millenials. For instance, the Boomers are usually willing to work long hours verses the Millenials prefer working their specific work hours and clock out. In addition, Boomers take pride in their …
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