Becoming an Expert and Then Staying One

A Model for Maintaining Expertise in the Modern Workplace

Everyone who has read Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers knows of his premise that to become an expert in any field takes 10,000 hours. But today the amount of knowledge available in any given field increases at a phenomenal rate. This begs the question once one becomes and expert how do you stay one? Outdated too quickly […]

Read This if You Don’t "Get" Social Media

Social Media Recruiting

Read This if You Don’t & Get Social Media I read recently (not sure where) that many people still do not understand social media and how the various social networks can be leveraged for recruiting. If that’s you, feel free to reach out to my beloved employer – Bernard Hodes Group. We will take good […]

Buying #HRTech? Ask These Four Questions TODAY

4 Questions to Ask Your HR Technology Vendor

Start your HR technology research the right way by downloading my new HR Technology Suite Selection Guide. It’s totally free and practitioner focused. Click here.  HR technology is the number one largest purchase for your department and possibly your company. It’s like newlyweds buying a home where they will flourish, build and grow their family. […]

10 Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid Like the Plague

Common mistakes to avoid when writing a cover letter

The road to employment begins with your cover letter. This is true whether you’re going for a business management position or something entry-level. Your cover letter is the first actionable step you can take to indicate interest in a position and attract the attention of the person in charge of filling it. It’s natural that […]