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How To Hire For Leadership.

Leadership has been and will always be a desirable trait.  Companies with great leadership on all levels consistently outperform competitors.  Companies that take the initiative to hire and develop these leaders see1: – 114% Higher Sales – 71% Higher Customer Satisfaction – 42% Better Operational Efficiency – 48% More Product/Work Quality – 300% Additional Business Referrals – 233% Extra Cross-Selling – 36% Higher Productivity – 90% Lower Absenteeism – 49% Reduced Overtime Work/Pay – 105% Less Grievances – 11% Lower Downtime – 90% Less Rework – 60% Fewer Workplace Accidents – 77% Lower Turnover   These statistics show that hiring ...

The Importance of Adaptability In Your Next Hire. 

A recent LinkedIn study focusing on key hiring traits found that 74% of talent professionals agree adaptability is a crucial trait in a hire and “very important to the future of recruiting”1.  This makes sense as adaptability allows employees to adapt to new technology, assume multiple roles in a startup/small business, and overcome unforeseen challenges. Technology continues to develop at an ever-increasing rate, and many believe we are on the cusp of the next great leap: AI2.  To correctly implement new technology a company must adapt, and to do this they need adaptable employees. Small businesses and startups not ...

Tens Of Millions Of People Are Feeling The Strain Of Remote Work And The 7 Proven Best Practices Of How To Manage It

At this time, countless employees worldwide are simply exhausted, and unfortunately many employers refuse to reduce the workload and/or offer more support. A close friend of mine Jim is a perfect example.  On the one hand, Jim feels thankful that he is in good health and allowed to work from home.  On the other hand, almost 10 months into the pandemic, Jim is physically exhausted, stressed, and mentally depressed.  This whole new virtual work world has completely changed the consistency of his pre-pandemic office work at Corporate. For him, work seems non-stop. His children can’t go ...