Higher revenue and positive brand association are just a few of the benefits It’s just another day for Erik Weihenmayer as readies his climbing gear at the bottom of a tall rock face in Colorado. He laces up his climbing shoes, tightens his harness, and straps on his helmet. With the help of his climbing … Read more →
Technology is changing how you hire, but the basics are still worth remembering The world is changing and so is the field of recruiting. As the number of students graduating from universities each year grows, so does the talent pool of highly educated, employable workers. However, a 2017 ManpowerGroup study found that a staggering 40% … Read more →
We look at three companies that do it right What do Barack Obama and J.K. Rowling have in common? What about Walt Disney and Malala Yousafzai? Barack Obama changed the course of history in 2008, winning the US presidential election by uniting the nation through story. J.K. Rowling has told some of the most … Read more →
Grit may be the biggest distinction between a good employee and a great one Interviews can help determine a candidate’s fit, but it’s important to be strategic about your approach to the interview process. An excellent candidate may not interview well, while a less-than-ideal candidate may be excellent at persuading you to give them a … Read more →
Introverts have more to offer than you might think. Here’s how to get the most from these hidden gems. It’s no surprise that today’s workforce is incredibly diverse. Diversity provides different perspectives, creates unique solutions, and enriches corporate culture. It can also pose some management challenges. The good news is that regardless of background or … Read more →
The answer can be complex and contradictory You have two candidates whom you recently interviewed and they are eagerly awaiting your response. Both are qualified to do the job and both have personalities that fit well with your company’s culture. Both went to good schools and got good grades. However, it became clear in the … Read more →
Two examples that retain their identity from ink to pixels It was the best of type, it was the worst of type… This is a tale of two typefaces: Mallory and Retina. Legendary type designer, Tobias Frere-Jones, created both with the goal of ensuring legibility at the most extreme sizes, in print and on screen. … Read more →
Sleepless nights, endless feedings, and piles of laundry… babies get a bad reputation for being a lot of hard work (which they are), but there are fun-filled days, endless giggles, and the cutest little outfits you’ve ever seen (does that come in my size!?) Babies also have lots to teach us, if we’re open to … Read more →
Traditional retail giant, Sears, is making itself obsolete at a spectacular pace. Micro-businesses owned and operated by a single employee are thriving. Things that have worked in the past aren’t working anymore and the world of business management has been turned on its head. What’s going on? Before we dive in, let’s clarify a few … Read more →
This is the final installment in the “Click Here to Unsubscribe” series. In the last two issues, we looked at “Level 1 Solutions” that offered low-tech, easy-to-implement ideas for dealing with email overwhelm, as well as “Level 2 Solutions” which outlined strategies for using your email software more effectively. “Level 3 Solutions” explored in this … Read more →
This is the second installment in the Click Here to Unsubscribe series. Last issue, we looked at “Level 1 Solutions” which offered low-tech, easy to implement ideas for dealing with email overwhelm. In this issue we’ll explore “Level 2 Solutions” which make use of the software applications you’re probably already using, but with tips to … Read more →
When email was first launched within the walls of IBM in the early 1980’s, no one predicted how quickly it would become such a popular communication channel, nor how it would evolve very little over the course of 35 years. Email has remained largely the same since its inception: a series of messages containing information … Read more →