Artificial intelligence (AI) has brought a revolution in many areas of our lives, including the realm of Human Resources. While HR is divided into many parts, recruiting has clearly benefited the most from artificial intelligence-based solutions. AI, when applied correctly, has been instrumental in helping business sectors make faster, better…...
DOE Finds Strong Opportunity For Job Growth In Energy Sector Post-Pandemic
An Opportunity to Recover and Build Back Better” to share the findings of the 2021 U.S. Energy Employment Report (USEER). The study began in 2016 to better track and understand employment within key energy sectors. Today’s release marks the return of the report management to the agency, after being produced externally since 2017. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the energy…...
Executive Order on Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability
The Federal Government faces broad exposure to the mounting risks and costs already posed by the climate crisis. In responding to this crisis, we have a once-in-a-generation economic opportunity to create and sustain jobs, including well-paying union jobs; support a just transition to a more sustainable economy for American workers; strengthen…...
Work/Life Balance and How to Achieve it!
With the vast majority of workers now toiling virtually, it is of paramount importance to address “work/life balance” and how best to achieve it. Research consistently shows that companies that emphasize maintaining a healthy work/life balance enjoy higher productivity levels, and their employees report higher levels of job satisfaction which…...
Operating a Sales Team in 2021
Why do teams sell the way they do? Modern sales techniques, especially those that your company uses, have been crafted and refined over centuries through trial and error. Most modern sales teams, though, use one of two methods: methods based around gaining consumer trust, and another based around data and…...
How To Succeed in Virtual Sales and Virtual Selling
With advancements in technology and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), salespeople now have the tools they need to find leads and close sales quickly — without leaving home. In fact, sales reps are increasingly likely to chat with a customer or prospect through a video chat rather than meet…...
HR Tech Funding Explodes As Companies Grapple With Transforming Workforce
Venture capital money is flooding the human resources space as employers seek new ways to recruit, hire and retain their workforces.Human resource technologies — which can run the gamut from background checks to benefits and everything in between — already has seen nearly $3.6 billion in venture funding for 260…...
5 Secrets of Successful HR Departments
As the backbone of any reputable and successful organization, the HR department is responsible for planning and executing administrative functions—including recruiting, interviewing, shortlisting, and hiring top tier candidates. In addition, an effective Human Resources department efficiently creates a bridge between management and employees, ensuring timely communication and collaborations with executives…...
7 Ways Managers Motivate and Demotivate Employees
Few things are as costly and disruptive as managers who kill morale. Demotivated employees underperform and then walk out the door at the first opportunity.The scariest thing is how prevalent this lack of motivation is. Gallup research shows that 70% of employees consider themselves to be disengaged at work.Organizations know…...
How Emotionally Intelligent People Handle Toxic People
Toxic people defy logic. Some are blissfully unaware of the negative impact that they have on those around them, and others seem to derive satisfaction from creating chaos and pushing other people’s buttons. Either way, they create unnecessary complexity, strife, and worst of all stress.Studies have long shown that stress…...
3 Questions to a Decision When Things are Uncertain
In praise of imperfect decisions:Clarity and confidence develop as you go, not before you go.An imperfect decision is better than none, if you learn as you go. But lack of decision-making leads to stagnation, pessimism, and deeper distress.Things don’t magically get better on their own.The worst thing you can do…...
Salespeople are not afraid to cold call. They’re just afraid to call.
As a salesperson you’ve got a choice to make: Interrupt or fail. It really is that simple. To sit back and wait for prospects to come to you is a flawed strategy and you will not reach peak performance until and unless you decide to interrupt. …...
Business schools where graduates get paid the most
Business school is expensive — especially at a top-notch school. At the 20 best business schools in U.S. News & World Report's most recent ranking, you'll shell out at least $100,000 to earn your MBA. At Harvard Business School or The Wharton School — the highest-ranked programs —…...
7 Ways Managers Motivate and Demotivate Employees
Few things are as costly and disruptive as managers who kill morale. Demotivated employees underperform and then walk out the door at the first opportunity.The scariest thing is how prevalent this lack of motivation is. Gallup research shows that 70% of employees consider themselves to be disengaged at work.Organizations know…...
How Successful People Stay Calm
The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance. TalentSmart has conducted research with more than a million people, and we’ve found that 90% of top performers are skilled at managing their emotions in times of stress in order to remain…...
How Emotionally Intelligent People Handle Toxic People
Toxic people defy logic. Some are blissfully unaware of the negative impact that they have on those around them, and others seem to derive satisfaction from creating chaos and pushing other people’s buttons. Either way, they create unnecessary complexity, strife, and worst of all stress.Studies have long shown that stress…...
