A consultant is someone with specific knowledge or expertise that an organization needs for a defined purpose or period of time. With continued activity in downsizings and reorganizations, businesses need to fill some of the knowledge gaps with flex talent,…
It is an employer’s market. Organizations are struggling to do more with less, and change is happening at a dizzying pace. With so many fires to put out in a day, managers are losing track of the hiring process and…
For management, delegation is essential for success, but it is frequently not well-executed. Horror stories abound about the manager who admonishes, “I don’t care how you do it, just get it done!” or “You’re a smart person, you figure it…
On April 11, 2009 a frumpy middle aged woman from Scotland got up to sing on the stage for the “Britain’s Got Talent” television program. A camera pan of the judges showed rolling eyes, shaking heads, and body language that…
Today’s workplace requires a tremendous amount of mental and emotional stamina. Stress related disorders are on the rise. More than ever, people need the re-energizing effects that vacations can offer. Too many do not take time off: one person boasted…
Mentoring is a business learning and development strategy which includes quality time with someone with specific knowledge, skills or experience (the mentor) who guides, coaches, advises, and supports another’s (the mentee) professional journey.
Whether you are a leader of volunteers in a not- for- profit professional, business, civic, service or social organization, each has the challenge of recruiting, engaging and retaining valuable volunteer talent. Those in leadership roles may struggle with getting members…
“I was very close to my grandmother, who lived with us. The weeks before her passing were particularly stressful. The day after her funeral I was back at work. My boss came to see me and said, ‘I heard that…
High school and college students: getting ready to seek summer work? If so, then it is important that you understand what employers want and expect. Knowing this will make you a more attractive candidate and will enhance the chances that…
Are you tolerating – or worse – contributing to the drama at work? The workplace is stressful enough without all the drama that pervades it. Some people seem to thrive on drama, and feed into it. Others dislike it but…
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