Empathy has become a big soft-skills buzzword over the last few years, and it’s no wonder. It’s been a challenging time for a lot of people. But specific to the hiring world, and particularly when hiring for leadership positions, empathy is a critical marker to look out for. Empaths are simply better at understanding what a situation calls for, and having a flexible [...]
It might surprise you to hear a recruiter tout the advantages of advertising your open jobs on social media, but here we are. The fact is, in today’s market, a recruiter might be your biggest advocate, but you should use every medium at your disposal to network for the right candidates. At the very least, expect candidates to peruse your social media profiles [...]
Florida gained over 479,000 jobs in 2021, an increase of 5.6%. Nationally, the number of jobs increased by 4.5% in 2021. Plenty of interesting data attached! 2021.December.Florida
97% of employees would learn a new skill if given the opportunity, according to a recent Gartner report. And that’s good, because Gartner also reports that the number of skills required for any particular job is increasing by the year. A tech job that once required 15 skills might now call for 20 or more. As employees are expected to know more and [...]
Want to know how your employees are feeling? Just look at them. Oh wait, you can’t look at them because you’re all working remotely? This has been the conundrum of a lot of leaders in the last year or two. And they — and perhaps you — have come up with plenty of new techniques for gauging both worker wellbeing and productivity. Things like: ✔️ Creating [...]
Things have really changed, and work culture is not exempt from that. The massive shifts brought about by the pandemic have influenced what’s important in a positive company culture in three main ways: Vector concept of searching for professional stuff 1 The concept of “employee belonging” is central to a positive work culture, signaling that employees feel a deep sense of [...]
97% of employees would learn a new skill if given the opportunity, according to a recent Gartner report. And that’s good, because Gartner also reports that the number of skills required for any particular job is increasing by the year. A tech job that once required 15 skills might now call for 20 or more. As employees are expected to know more and [...]
At this time in your career, you’re probably well aware of the differences between good and bad managers. Good managers lead, develop and support their employees on their career paths. Bad managers don’t. Leading people requires the ability to motivate and some of your managers might struggle with this, threatening the entire organization. Consider the possibility that they may be lacking in their [...]
How to Write a C-Suite Resume that Stands Out When is the last time you updated your resume? 6 weeks ago? 6 months? 6 years? As a senior executive it wouldn’t be uncommon for you to omit this from your list of top priorities. You’ve spent years proving your value and working your way up the corporate ladder so you might believe your [...]
How to Conduct an Effective Employee Performance Review Employee performance reviews are integral to both your company and its employees. When handled appropriately they can improve communication, productivity, and job satisfaction. They provide an opportunity for you to connect with your direct reports and give valuable feedback that will help them grow in their positions. According to a 2017 Gallup study only three [...]