If you’re like most people, you have somewhere in the neighborhood of 300 friends and acquaintances. Now imagine that those 300 people each have 300 of their own connections. If you work out the math, this means that YOU are … Continue Reading

Last year, A Captivate Network study of 600 white collar North American workers in 14 metropolitan areas showed that workplace productivity is reduced by 20 percent during the summertime. The research also revealed that projects require 13 percent more time … Continue Reading

Earlier this year, at a Memorial Day picnic, I had the pleasure of chatting with Rob, a Marine Corps veteran who is also a successful medical sales executive. Rob is a hiring manager who frequently makes talent decisions . We discussed … Continue Reading

No doubt about it, the concept of a corporate “lifer” has become a thing of the past. Americans are no longer staying at the same job for 40 years. In fact, on average, Americans between 18-44 years old held 11 … Continue Reading

Earlier this month, my staffing team mounted a piece of poster board to a wall in the office and began jotting down all of the crazy, funny and downright rude things that people are doing and saying during phone interviews. “The List” … Continue Reading

“Gail, I really need your help. I’m in crisis mode,” said Karen, in a voice that trembled with stress and worry. “I’m stretched to my limits, and now the CEO wants my team to tackle an enormous hiring project.” This … Continue Reading

By Vickie Elmer , Glassdoor Quick. Say something memorable about yourself, on the spot, in less than 15 seconds. Now come up with another – and then smile professionally, right in front of a bunch of strangers. Oh, and if you’re feeling … Continue Reading

I was recently honored to be a speaker and host at a professional womens’ event in NYC. I met some bright, bold, young professional women who take their networking… and their careers…very seriously. As the event unfolded, I was thrilled … Continue Reading

Yikes! When I came across this image the other day (see below), I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. I decided to laugh–and share it in hopes that it might help others to successfully navigate the holiday party season. … Continue Reading

Last month, I told you about Debbie, who was being seriously bullied at her job. The blog provided 7 culture-boosting steps a firm must take to protect their workforce. As promised, I am dedicating this blog post to employees. If … Continue Reading