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THERE ARE SEVERAL KEY FACTORS WHY LEADERS ARE ABLE TO KEEP TALENT AND MANAGERS OFTEN CANNOT. Throughout my career, I’ve noticed several key differentiators between manager and leaders and why the former often cannot keep talent within their organization....

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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:...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Most full-time American employees report working an average of 47 hours per week, according to a Gallup study . Unfortunately, long work hours have been linked to health problems, stress, and even low productivity. It’s no wonder more people are seeking...

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...

Do you think of each job interview as a sales opportunity? If not, it might be time to change your mindset. When you’re vying for a position against dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of applicants, you need to sell an employer on your value if you want...