A famous management consultant, Pete Drucker, is credited with the quote, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast”, implying that culture is the most important ingredient for a company’s success. Make no mistake about it, every single organization has a culture, regardless if it was strategically designed and crafted, or if…...
3 Bias-Free Conflict Resolution Strategies
Whenever a group of people gathers to work toward a common goal, conflict is inevitable. Each employee is unique, and it’s this uniqueness that gives voice to differing opinions and ideas. Unfortunately, there’s no one or consistently “right” way to handle conflict. Each situation is different and requires the…...
5 BIG Risks when Pitching a Low-Ball Offer
Hiring a talented candidate at a discounted salary is a win-win situation, right? Wrong. The notion that you’re saving thousands of dollars by having low-ball offers accepted ignores a number of factors that prove disastrous for a company in the long run. The reason why low-ball offers are bad…...
Infographic; 5 Powerful Steps to Re-enter the Workforce
People leave full time employment for many reasons. Perhaps they make an empowering life choice, such as choosing to care for a loved one, or perhaps traveling the world with an elderly loved one, whose time is short. Or maybe they fall ill, or win the lottery! There are…...
Are you communicating at the right speed?
Face it, we live in a hectic world. Things are happening faster than ever before. That’s especially true for communication. Gone are the days when you’d work on a project and then send it out for review. Even e-mail seems slow compared to Slack and other collaborative tools that allow…...
Should You Include Employees in Hiring Decisions?
It is important that new employees embrace and fit into your company culture. An organizations vision, mission, and values tend to reflect upper management’s competencies and beliefs. When workers share connections outside these parameters, they form relationships that can go a long way toward minimizing interdepartmental conflict and maximizing…...
The Business Case for Gender Diversity in the Workplace
With the International Women’s Day approaching, companies and individuals worldwide will be reviewing gender parity, progress, and future projections for women in the workplace. The positive benefits of a gender diverse workforce have created a solid foundation for these discussions and path forward. Everyone – HR and Operations –…...
The Strong Impact the Paints & Coatings Industry Makes to the US Economy
The US paints and coatings industry is estimated to be around $28 billion and contributes significantly to the economy by exporting coating products worth $1.5 billion. This number is set to rise with the increase in future global demand. Although the industry’s growth is hampered by factors such as…...
The 3 Fastest Growing Career Opportunities in Renewable Energy
According to a report published by Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) and Navigant Research, the “Advanced Energy” sector is currently estimated to be a $1.4 trillion industry. It’s one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy and according to the U.S. Department of Energy, energy efficiency jobs now employ…...
How to Effectively Negotiate a Relocation Package
Attempting to recruit the best executive talent often entails extending the search beyond a specific geographic region. Many companies are open to allowing employees to telecommute, and for roles where there is extensive travel involved, it often does not matter where the person is based. As long as they…...
‘Nailing’ the Construction Project Manager Interview
After recruiting within the Construction space since 1999, we have worked numerous searches for Project Managers. Within those searches, the mandatory job requirements, as well as the job descriptions, has varied broadly between construction firms. Helping candidates fully prepare for a project manager interview is dependent on understanding the…...
Myth Busting-Top 4 Executive Recruiter Myths Debunked
It is an uncontested fact that companies and their executive teams depend on the quality of their people to achieve their corporate objectives. There is an old adage -- and a true one – that the best jockey cannot win races if he only rides slow horses. In order…...
Infographic; 6 Telltale Signs You Are Dealing With a Potential Bad Hire!
After talking in-depth with multiple hiring managers over the years that have made bad hires, and conducting 'autopsies' on those situations, we have identified 6 clear-cut indicators that should make you think twice, prior to proceeding. It is a fair assumption that while dating and interviewing, people will be on…...
Construction Leadership: What Hiring Executives Need To Know
No two construction firms work the same way. What sets a construction firm apart from its competition and sets it on the road to success, is the way it invests in leadership management programs. With an effective employee advancement plan in place, a firm can attract and retain high caliber…...
Creative Reference Checks Yield Complete Candidate Picture
Depending on their role, employees can serve as a company's primary interface with important clients, and often conduct activities that impact bottom line profitability. Employees can potentially perform delicate duties, manage valuable assets, and have access to sensitive information. It is therefore imperative that employers build a comprehensive picture of…...
Time Invested in Training Tomorrows Sales Leaders, Pays Big Dividends TODAY!
Business executives can be forgiven for not wanting to think about a key, upper sales management employee leaving the firm. They cannot, however, be forgiven for not planning how to deal with such a possibility. Planning for changes in the sales leadership environment will not only pay off when…...
