Is Gig Economy the Way of the Future
I have written a number of times about what future jobs will look like. I have also written about how the generation we are training are to be primarily entrepreneurs. This training is coming from several different directions. The poor economy forced younger workers to take part-time jobs or to create their own jobs by […]
How to Make Your Candidate Recruitment Marketing Snackable
Pretzels. Chips. Popcorn. Little mini cookies. People love snacks and the snacking behavior, at least within the U.S., is holding steady, with some people calling snacks an integral part of the American diet. Snacks are quick, convenient, portable, easy to consume, fun and–sometimes–we even share our snacks with family and friends. So, what lessons can […]
What a 9 Year Old Can Teach Us About L&D
What a 9 Year Old Can Teach Us About L&D “SWEET! I wiped out! They should make pads for your butt!” Five minutes into his first ride on his first skateboard and my son was bouncing up off the ground, getting his board out of the shrubbery, and jumping right back on. There were no […]
5 Simple Steps for Attitude Adjustment
One of the most important things about your brand is your attitude. People want to be around confident, motivated, polite, friendly, helpful and happy people. Not surprisingly, those are the same kind of people who normally get hired first. Write down the exact words that you want people to say to describe your personality. 5 […]
Avoiding Surprises in the Hiring Process
The hiring process usually begins with a polite optimism. All the stakeholders get together and agree on the job description and various “must haves” and “ideally would haves” of the imagined perfect person. Everybody believes they are on the same page. Yet all too often something goes wrong. Once enough time passes without a hire, […]
It is A-OK to Take a Break In HR
It always seems to happen in the Summer. HR & Recruiting professionals all need a break. At some point you will see most everyone’s “Out of Office” pop up on their e-mail. As Americans, we are consumed by work. Our lives never seem to stop. It is either work, family, or sleep. I have […]
