In our world of big data, companies are using analytics for improving talent acquisition and employee retention. How do you measure success in your company? Big or small, any organization can capture information, look for patterns and customize a recruiting and retention strategy. Data is the raw capture of information or statistics used in analytics.[…]
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The employee landscape is rapidly changing. Understanding the employee experience is critical for companies to retain skilled employees and operate competitively in the marketplace. According to Gallup, companies that increase their number of talented managers and double the rate of engaged employees achieve, on average, 147% higher earnings per share than their competition. Businesses need[…]
“Making assumptions about an employee’s engagement is a dangerous practice,” says Michelle Primus of Momentum Partners, a leadership development consulting firm. “Instead, we need to teach leaders to be explicit in their communication. We know, in working with our clients, that communication is not easy. It takes work and practice”. Key findings from a workforce[…]
Fact or Myth: Employees may take advantage of me if I strive to express people-centric beliefs and maintain high standards in the work place. Unexpectedly, this is a myth. An article posted in The Washington Post written by Edward Hess introduces this myth and a solution. The solution is Servant Leadership. Robert K. Greenleaf defines[…]
Recruiting Talent Is Our Core Business. This is more than a tagline, it’s a truism that is reflected in every executive search. Consider the story of Todd, now Director of Engineering at a Milwaukee-based metal stamping manufacturer. Core Business was engaged in an executive search when Todd got connected to the firm. Core Business personally[…]
How do you define a high-potential leader? According to Michael Campbell and Roland Smith, authors of High Potential Talent, by the Center for Creative Leadership, define high potential talent as “an employee who is assessed as having the ability, organizational commitment, and motiva- tion to rise to and succeed in more senior positions in the organization”.[…]