February 6-12, 2011 is International Coaching Week, a global celebration of the coaching profession sponsored by the International Coach Federation (ICF). Personal and professional coaching is still a relatively new industry within the past twenty years. It is just now…
As the economy continues to head toward recovery, employers are watching for the right time to hire new employees. Anxious to bring much-needed talent back on board, managers and small business owners might be inclined to take shortcuts in their…
With the onset of a new year comes the tradition of reflecting upon the past year and making goals for the next. Most people do not give this process sufficient thought and consideration. Take some time now to invest in…
Did you know that December 6-10 is Employee Learning Week? Sponsored by the American Society for Training and Development, (ASTD), this is a time that organizations are encouraged to showcase their commitment to employee learning and development.
As the employee posted for a promotion in his company, he was sure that he was a shoo-in to get the job. After all, he had been with the company far longer than any of the other candidates, and genuinely…
The constant changes and challenges in today’s organizations require that employees go above and beyond the basic requirements of their job description. As businesses strive to measure results and increase employee accountability, the pressure is on to have employees perform…
It can be difficult to face the aspects of ourselves that aren’t working well. To be effective in our work and in our relationships with others, however, we need to be able to hear and acknowledge both our strengths (complimentary…
For several years now, we have been hearing about the forthcoming “talent wars” and the idea of becoming an “employer of choice” in order to win those talent wars. Organizations who have already experienced the shortage of good talent (especially…
Building trust and gaining acceptance of changes during transition requires thoughtful planning and sensitivity to those who are impacted. One critical component that frequently falls short is effective communication to employees. William Bridges, an international consultant who specializes in transitional…
Every manager knows the frustration and disappointment of hiring an employee who initially fit the bill, but just did not work out. What went wrong? The resume looked good, the experience seemed right, the candidate gave a good impression in…
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