Optimistic executives and employees believe their organizations are aligned around a shared vision, but research suggests there’s room for improvement. Harvard Business Review surveyed more than 500 frontline employees, middle managers, and senior executives across 12 companies who said they “felt strategic agreement within their companies was 82%.” However, when researchers…...
What hiring managers should know about the 2025 labor market
While multiple economic factors can affect hiring in 2025, hiring managers do have some indications about where possible wins and challenges will be. A cooled labor market may make good talent easier to find and retain, but a still-aging labor pool increasingly ready to retire — combined with reductions in…...
Cost-Effective Customer Support: How Self-Service Reduces Operational Costs
Today’s customer expects a level of response from companies that most of us find unattainable. Case in point: According to Business Dasher, 46% of customers expect companies to respond within four hours of their support request. What’s more, 12% of customers expect a response within 15 minutes. Unfortunately, many companies are…...
Top Strategies for Hiring Success in 2025
What's on the agenda for recruitment in 2025? We reflect on the state of hiring in 2024 and look at research unpacking what you need to secure the best candidates in 2025. Read the full article at: cronofy.com...
Monthly Jobs Report: Hiring Snapshot
Following a sleepy summer, the labor market woke up with the release of the September jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Reporting strong gains of 242,000, employment growth was widespread across industries. Likewise, Monster job numbers continued to grow with overall active job postings up 4% over…...
Reviving Outbound B2B Sales: Mastering Traditional Strategies in the Digital Age
At the time, people were saying that social selling meant the end of cold calling. Now that we have social media we can go on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn, and nobody's going to have to pick up the phone anymore. A few of us, including Jeb Blount, Mike Weinberg, Mark Hunter,…...
5 Skills You Need To Be A Great Sales Leader
Just like star athletes often struggle to transition to the role of “coach,” a star sales rep can struggle to succeed as a sales manager. As a manager, your success no longer hinges on personal performance. Instead, it hinges on your ability to create a thriving team. At the same…...
Can AI Help You Hire the Right Person in 2023? (AI In Recruiting)
In a survey of over 1,000 HR professionals, 85% expect AI to replace some parts of the recruitment process. In this article, we’ll explore the potential impact of AI recruitment on your business. You’ll also learn the steps to take if you want to try AI in your recruitment workflow. Read the…...
Generative AI in Recruiting: What’s Ahead?
Have you been swept up in the Generative AI whirlwind? Although it was unleashed less than 18 months ago, the buzz has been deafening. Now, I imagine nearly every business or HR leader must be involved with Gen AI, at least at some level. But what’s the rush? Well, this is not your…...
Mid-year review: Is private equity getting back on track? | Moonfare
Mid-year review: Is private equity getting back on track? Private equity deal values seem to be rebounding in the past few months, fundraising remains robust and secondaries have entered what could be a golden age. How did PE perform in the first half of 2024, and what can we expect…...
Navigating the Future of Frontline Work: 11 HR Trends for 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving HR landscape, it’s crucial to adapt and implement the latest HR trends effectively. However, HR professionals face numerous obstacles that require innovative solutions and a deep understanding of the current dynamics. Navigating the complexities of remote and hybrid work environments has become a pressing challenge. How…...
The Effect of the Job Market on the Economy
With summer approaching, signs have emerged of a possible U.S. labor market slowdown. Job openings have modestly declined in recent months. The April Employment Situation Summary from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows payroll employment growth slowed from previous months. April saw the creation of 175,000 new jobs, modestly…...
The Top Sales Trends of 2024 & How To Leverage Them
Like every year before, 2024 will come with unique challenges and changes — and the sales landscape isn't exempt from those kinds of shifts. I anticipate the sales game won’t look the same as it does a year from now — just look at the changes we’ve already had in…...
6 Trends & Predictions For The Future Of The Hospitality Industry
The world of travel and hospitality has always been at the mercy of change. Still, few could have anticipated the seismic shifts experienced over the past years. Now, as we look to the horizon, it’s time to examine the emerging trends and predictions in this industry. One of the most…...
The Debt-Ceiling Deal Could End Up Biting Stock Investors
The Federal Reserve has signaled that it will forgo an interest-rate increase at its policy meeting later this month. That ironically may reflect the financial impact of the debt-ceiling deal more than the latest economic indicators, notably May’s employment data released on Friday. Read the full article at: www.barrons.com...
The Art of Interruption: 5 Great Hacks for Time Management in Interviews !
Interviews can be intensely vulnerable and emotional experiences for candidates. They’re trying to put their best foot forward, but nerves inevitably get in the way. Based on my experiences interviewing many high performers: Even stellar candidates can end up rambling in an interview! Read the full article at: www.linkedin.com...
