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HOW TO MOTIVATE YOUR SALES TEAM FOR SUCCESS --Scott Robertson
Imagine this: two sales professionals approach your company selling identical products. One professional is positive and engaging, highlights the product’s value and emphasizes his commitment to delivering superior service each step of the way. The second...
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HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD --Cindy Richards
You’ve polished your resume, breezed through the phone screen, nailed the interview, and written a thank you note. Now, here’s the bad news: you’re up against equally qualified candidates who have done the same. It’s not enough to master the basics. The...
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HOW HIRING MANAGERS USE GOOGLE FOR JOBS --Lucas Group
In a competitive talent market, finding the right candidate for an open position can be a bit like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack. If you’re using online job boards, the key is to reach the right job seekers at the right time– and that all...
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IS WHAT YOU WANT WHAT YOU REALLY NEED? --Rebecca Dappen
Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years? As an executive recruiter , I’ve heard this question presented to job seekers during interviews time and time again. It provides employers with insight into the vision of one’s professional self, and it seeks to...
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IS WHAT YOU WANT WHAT YOU REALLY NEED? --Rebecca Dappen
Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years? As an executive recruiter , I’ve heard this question presented to job seekers during interviews time and time again. It provides employers with insight into the vision of one’s professional self, and it seeks to...
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WORKPLACE CONFLICT: WHAT TO DO BEFORE GOING TO HR --Carolina King
OVER MY 20+ YEARS IN HUMAN RESOURCES I’VE OFTEN JOKED THAT HR ENDS UP PLAYING THE ROLE OF “CHIEF PROBLEM SOLVER.” Employees come to HR with the expectation that someone will intercede on their behalf, relieving them of the burden to directly engage with...
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WHAT TO DO AFTER ACCEPTING THE JOB OFFER? --Claire Fleigel
In today’s economy, landing your dream job is a huge achievement. After celebrating your impending career move, it’s important to quickly refocus on what lies ahead and what you should do after accepting the job offer. While the job search and interview...
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YOUNG LEADERS: HOW TO STEER YOUR TEAM THROUGH AN ECONOMIC CHANGE --David Armendariz
ECONOMIC CHANGES FORCE YOUNG LEADERS TO RETHINK THEIR BUSINESS CHOICES AND MANAGEMENT STYLE. The economy is constantly changing; however, we have not experienced the kind of change that has occurred over the past couple of years in quite some time. I’ve...
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TIPS YOU SHOULD FOLLOW TO EFFECTIVELY GIVE ADVICE --Christian Novissimo
GIVING CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK IN THE OFFICE CAN BE A THIN LINE BETWEEN HELPFUL AND HURTFUL. Giving feedback and constructive criticism in the workplace is critical to individual employee development as well as overall team success. Providing guidance and...
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6 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR MANAGER OR BOSS --Beth Flohr
How well do you know your boss? I don’t just mean her preference for double shot lattes or that she likes to squeeze in a midday gym class on Wednesdays. In order to be successful at work, it’s worth getting a little curious about your boss’s background,...
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HOW TO THRIVE IN A TOUGH WORK ENVIRONMENT --Michelle Parker, Senior Partner
As a recruiter, many of the candidates I work with are looking to leave their jobs because they are facing challenges at work beyond their control: leadership changes, company performance problems, toxic workplace cultures, or a sinking industry. Sometimes...
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MANAGING THE MOBILE WORKFORCE --David Armendariz
With the influx of mobile devices – smartphones, tablets, laptops – and the widespread availability of internet and Wi-Fi connectivity, the 9-5 era of workplace traditionalism has evolved. Employers and employees alike are embracing the notion that boundaries...
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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU’RE BLINDSIDED AT WORK --Carolina King
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU’RE BLINDSIDED AT WORK --Carolina King AT ONE POINT OR ANOTHER, WE’LL ALL BE ON THE RECEIVING END OF DISRUPTIVE PROFESSIONAL NEWS WHICH CAN LEAVE US FEELING BLINDSIDED AND VULNERABLE. WOULD YOU BE PREPARED TO ACT PROFESSIONALLY? Earlier...
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BIG OR SMALL: THREE TENETS FOR MANAGING CHANGE IN THE WORKPLACE Andi Jennings
Workplace change is inevitable—and it can be exhilarating. When I accepted the role of CEO in 2009, I was energized by ideas and opportunities for organizational change. In the past several years Lucas Group has restructured our functional practice groups...
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IDENTIFYING THE MULTI-TALENTED VALUE STREAM LEADER --Charlie Wilgus, General Manager, Lucas Group
The basic definition seems straightforward enough: Manufacturing is the process of converting raw materials or parts into finished goods that meet a customer’s expectations or specifications. It commonly employs a man-machine setup with division of labor...
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SMB CYBERSECURITY: WHAT TO DO & WHO TO HIRE --David Anthony
You wouldn’t leave a pile of cash outside your office building every night, right? If you’re not careful, however, you might be exposing something even more valuable: your company data. Data is the currency of the small and medium-sized business world....
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4 SECRETS FOR BUILDING TEAM MORALE --Alicia Moustoukas
LOW WORKPLACE MORALE COSTS BUSINESSES $350 BILLION DOLLARS EACH YEAR IN LOST PRODUCTIVITY. IS YOUR WORKPLACE SUFFERING? HERE’S HOW TO TURN THINGS AROUND. Lack of cooperation, increased absenteeism, reduced personal initiative, an overall poor attitude:...
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ARE CANDIDATE SEARCH FEES WORTH THE INVESTMENT? --John Hawes
“PENNYWISE AND POUND FOOLISH.” IT’S A CLICHÉ FOR A REASON. At one point or another, we’ve all been so focused on securing short-term savings that we lost sight of the big picture– and our “low-budget” solution ended up costing us a lot more than we bargained...
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CAN I HIRE SOMEONE WITHOUT INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE? --Cindy Ewers
CAN I HIRE SOMEONE WITHOUT INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE? --Cindy Ewers The fiercely competitive dynamics of today’s job market have transformed executive recruiting . For some companies, this means a longer and more expensive recruitment process as they compete...
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THE BEST TIME TO START YOUR JOB SEARCH-- Heather Henderson
THE BEST TIME TO START YOUR JOB SEARCH-- Heather Henderson As 2018 rounds the corner to its end … the scent of pumpkin spice everything is in the air, the holiday season will soon begin in earnest, and people are looking back on the year and contemplating...
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LITTLE THINGS THAT MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN YOUR JOB SEARCH-- Eric Stagliano
As an executive recruiter , it’s my job to facilitate advantageous hiring practices. This means not only finding the best candidates for the job, but also ensuring that prospective hires present themselves to their best advantage during the interview...
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HOW LISTENING MAKES YOU A BETTER LEADER --Rebecca Dappen
AS LEADERS AND MANAGERS, WE ARE ALL GEARED TO BE PROBLEM SOLVERS AND SOLUTION FINDERS. BUT WHAT IF YOUR EMPLOYEE DOES NOT WANT A SOLUTION OR A ‘FIX’…BUT JUST SOMEONE WHO CAN LISTEN? HERE’S A FEW REASONS TO STOP TALKING AND START LISTENING. Gone are the...
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HOW TO HIRE THE RIGHT PERSON: TIPS FOR CONTROLLING AN UNCONTROLLABLE SITUATION --Dan Chang
When I was hired for my previous job as well as my current role as Managing Partner at Lucas Group, neither employer expressed any concerns with my skill set or experience during the interview. However, no matter how qualified they felt I was for the...
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THE COACH-ABILITY FACTOR --Adrian Fryer
ARE YOU COACHABLE? – COACHABILITY INTERVIEW QUESTIONS As an executive recruiter, my goal is to help people grow personally and professionally. When I meet with a candidate, I listen and recognize the coachability factor. WHAT IS COACHABILITY? A coachable...
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HOW TO FIND MOTIVATION AT WORK --Daniel Fleischbein, Senior Executive Search Consultant
HOW TO FIND MOTIVATION AT WORK --Daniel Fleischbein, Senior Executive Search Consultant It’s not even noon and you’ve already checked Facebook (twice), scrolled through your Twitter feed, read your two favorite blogs, and now you’re about to visit the...