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Making the Most of Your Skills as a Leader: Conflict Management ◄

Every leader has specific traits and characteristics that help build a cohesive set of skills needed to successfully manage a team. And while no two leaders are alike, they do posses similar qualities that, when utilized effectively, help their employees flourish in their roles. From strong communication to empowering others to effective conflict management, each […]

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Managing Basketball Team Spirit in the Workplace ◄

March marks the start of spring. It’s also jam-packed with basketball thanks to the NCAA Men and Women’s Division-I Basketball Tournament featuring dozens of college basketball teams competing for top bragging rights. While it’s a fun time of year for sports fans, some businesses are concerned that employees will be distracted by their game brackets […]

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Flexible Work Hours, Location, and Shortened Work Week Top Requested Benefits That Most Companies Don’t Offer ◄

Flexibility remains king for non-traditional benefits as American workers feel companies should offer employees more control over their work hours and location, but less than 50% of businesses do. This is according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. Currently, U.S. hiring managers report their companies offer paid leave (59%)—including […]

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The Results Are In: Biggest Time Drains at Your Job ◄

Whether you work a traditional 9-5 in-office job or are 100% remote, there will always be distractions and obstacles that keep you from being fully productive. And while some obstacles are out of our control, like unnecessary meetings and incoming emails, others may be self-inflicted, like indecisiveness or disorganization. Last Month, we asked our readers […]

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TED Talk: Why Winning Doesn’t Always Equal Success ◄

Why do you play the game? To win. This innate drive to win is ingrained in the psyche of most leaders. But does winning actually equate to success? UCLA championship-winning coach Valorie Kondos explains that the secret to her success has nothing to do with “winning.” Check out the video below to watch her inspiring […]

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Leadership Lessons from College Coaches ◄

This week, 64 college basketball teams from across North America will begin competing with a single goal in mind—to reach the panicle of college sports and raise the 2023 NCAA Tournament Championship trophy. While blue blood, behemoths like Kansas and Houston have their eyes set on claiming what each one-seed sees as their destiny, smaller […]

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Leadership Quotes from Inspiring Women ◄

This week, we celebrated International Women’s Day, and in the U.S., we celebrate the incredible history of trailblazing, inspirational women for Women’s History Month. From classic heroines like Joan of Arc to courageous abolitionists like Harriet Tubman to unyielding suffragists like Susan B. Anthony, history is anchored by powerful, inspiring women. Over the past few […]

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Almost Half of U.S. Companies Can’t Fill Open Positions ◄

Despite the optimistic hiring outlook for the next year, 91% of U.S. companies expect to face challenges, including 45% of hiring managers who say they have open positions they cannot fill. This is according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, where the 45% reporting open jobs is the highest […]

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Inspiring Others to Reach New Heights ◄

Leaders across industries have a unique opportunity to not just focus on productivity and overall workforce management, but they have a chance to truly inspire their teams to be the best versions of themselves. And while the age-old saying of “waiting for inspiration to strike” may be the way many view inspiring others; it may […]

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Question of the Month: Would You Support a 4-Day Workweek? ◄

Over the past few years, the workforce as changed drastically. While some embraced remote work and flexible hours, others have considered other options to remain competitive during a tight labor market. In this month’s question, we’d like to know if you or your company would support a 4-day workweek. Let us know by voting in […]

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The Speed to Hire Show – Optimize High-Volume Hiring with a Structured Interview Process ◄

Episode 6 – Erica Mendelson, University of Notre Dame The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 and officially charted by the state of Indiana in 1844, has grown exponentially over the last 150+ years. Recruiting and hiring strategies on campus have evolved along with the needs of the university. New technology and […]

The Speed to Hire Show – Lean Into Your Unique Employer Brand for Faster Hiring ◄

Episode 5 – Eric Conway, [solidcore] [solidcore] got its start as Abs Morgen in Washington D.C. by Anne Mahlum in 2013 and has since grown to nearly 100 locations nationwide. Having celebrated over 1000 classes at D.C. headquarters alone, the demand for dedicated and qualified coaches keeps recruiters at [solidcore] on their toes. As […]

The Speed to Hire Show – Proactive Hiring Tips to Grow Your Team ◄

Episode 4 – Janae Daniels, DIY Hiring DIY Hiring got its start when Janae Daniels found herself coaching small business owners in the real estate industry after developing the hiring foundation that launched her husband’s real estate business to success. For over two decades, Janae has worked to close the gap in resources for […]

The Speed to Hire Show – Modernizing Hiring Processes in the Public Sector ◄

Kristi Wong, City of Sachse The City of Sachse is home to approximately 27,000 people, nestled at the edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. A small but mighty public sector hiring team screens for essential positions ranging from police and fire to public works, parks and rec, and more. With a diverse catalog of […]

Hire Productive Employees – Personality as a Key Performance Indicator ◄

Hiring new employees is always an expensive, time-consuming, and challenging process. Receiving hundreds of applications for a single position makes the process even more tiresome and daunting. But you need to hire productive employees quickly to ensure your teams’ success. On the one hand, hire someone overqualified for a position or otherwise an ill fit […]

Hiring for Government Jobs with Improved Speed and Quality ◄

The United States government is the world’s largest employer, with over 20 million employees. Government jobs range from essential workers on the front lines of national security, emergency response, and healthcare to postal carriers, highway maintenance, government legislators, and much more. The nuances in government jobs are complex and often require specific skills and qualifications. […]

The Speed to Hire Show – Hire for In-Demand Roles with Accuracy and Efficiency ◄

Episode 2 – Rita Kelly, Acelero Learning Acelero Learning has provided services to Head Start, the leading early childhood and family engagement program in the United States, for over 20 years. Its focus is on closing the Achievement Gap for children and families nationwide. Ensuring education and family centers can open and stay staffed […]

4 Ways Your Technology Stack Can Support Recruitment ◄

An effective hiring process is organized, quick, and dedicated to finding the highest quality candidates possible. Organizations looking to speed up their hiring process without sacrificing candidate quality need to look to their technology stack to support recruitment. While the exact right hiring decisions need to be made by humans, technology can support your efforts […]

The Speed to Hire Show – Streamline Hiring with a Lean Team ◄

Episode 1 – Jennifer Howell, American Marketing Association The American Marketing Association (AMA) has served the marketing community for more than 80 years, providing solutions-based content to advance marketers at any stage in their careers. The lean Culture Team at AMA oversees the hiring process of more than two dozen hiring managers. They streamline hiring […]

4 Tips for Cultivating a Strong Volunteer Base ◄

Finding reliable, qualified nonprofit volunteers is just as important as finding competent employees. Volunteers power your organization’s ongoing projects, programs, and initiatives, providing the hands-on support your mission needs to succeed. That’s why you should approach the volunteer recruitment and selection process as if you’re conducting job interviews. Finding the right volunteers can bring your […]