Student debt is painful for college graduates today. They are unable to begin saving toward their 401K, start a family, or even buy a house due to their mountain of student loan debt. In fact, the debt amounts are so high for these grads that approximately 40% of them are in default on their loans.… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Software Sales Candidates
Company Culture Is Generally Resistant To Change
If you have been running a company for any length of time, you understand that company culture is difficult to change. You likely inherited a certain culture when you stepped into the role of CEO. Once a culture is determined, it takes time and intentionality to change it. Company Culture is Generally Resistant To… Read More »
Five Ways To Keep Your Interview Bias-Free
Interviewing takes a lot of time and effort. One thing that may be helpful in keeping interviews bias-free is using this 5 step process. List of questions Create a list of questions that you ask each interviewee. Why? You’ll be able to compare your candidates “apples to apples” if you ask the same questions.… Read More »
Self-Esteem At Work
Whether for yourself or others, working to enhance self-esteem is always worthwhile. Here are five ways to motivate people whose self-esteem is not high: Set goals with a clear payoff. Provide a payoff and a reward to encourage people to work further. Don’t blame individuals for problems. Show them how to overcome external problems and… Read More »
Three Strategies For Winning That Big Promotion
Most of us have been in a situation where we’ve seen someone in our workplace get a promotion that we were hoping to earn. Maybe they have worked for the company for a less amount of time than you have, or possibly you feel that they aren’t as deserving of the promotion because you are… Read More »
Involve Everyone During Group Interviews
Many companies are turning to group interviews for a number of reasons. These have plenty of great benefits for the company, but must be lead properly to be effective. Just like in any group, there are going to be those that dominate and others that sit back. While this type of interview will give you… Read More »
How About A Mobile App?
Do you have a mobile app for your business? This is the fastest growing industry today. 86 percent of the average person’s phone usage is spent accessing apps. The data reveals that gaming apps lead the way, and accounts for 32 percent of people’s time, followed by Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, which collectively accounts for an… Read More »
Customer Service: Becoming An Excellent Service Provider
Successful service companies are committed from top management all the way through to the front line. They recognize quality service as an ongoing process that requires constant attention and care. Primarily, they all share: A strong vision – a strategy for service that is clearly developed and clearly communicated Visible management – setting examples of… Read More »
Help Young Talent Develop A Professional Mindset
Depending on how long you have been in business, it can seem that the talent is getting younger and younger every year. The generational gaps we experience are not just in social environments, but are truly felt in the workplace as well. So, how do we help these young professionals develop the right mindset that… Read More »
Powerful Body Language Tips For Success
It is true that body language makes up for at least half of our communication with others. Bearing that in mind, it is important to take control of the message you are sending with nonverbal cues. In order to be an effective leader, manager, owner, or entrepreneur, it is important that you send the right… Read More »