Except for very rare exceptions, we will all find ourselves in a career transition sometime in our life, and very likely, more than once. Naturally, career transition may be a time of anxiety, fueled by the uncertainty that accompanies it. However, it is possible to navigate this tumultuous time and…
Congratulations! The interview process is complete and you have made your selection. You reflect with satisfaction, “I have identified the right person for the role.” However, a final, crucial step is needed to seal the deal: reference checks. Reference checks provide a tremendous amount of value. Conducting thorough reference checks…
Perfetti Van Melle USA, the one world’s largest global confectionery and a leader in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods industry, has hired Sylvia Buxton as its new Vice President of Marketing. Sylvia is a strategic global marketing executive bringing more than 25 years of dedicated experience in fast moving consumer…
2016 is upon us, and executives are evaluating talent gaps on their teams and the subsequent hiring decisions that will be necessary. In searching for new talent, a fresh crop of millennials is likely to spring up in company's applicant pools. They’re bright! They’re creative! They’re current—but frequently disengaged (insert frowny face emoji here.)…
What did leaders read most on our blog in 2015? We were curious, too. Find inspiration by reading these: 1. The Top 3 Challenges Facing Leaders Today 2. How Do You Write a Resignation Letter? 3. Conflict: An Unwelcome Guest at the Table? 4. The Hiring Process 101: Finding the…
What Are Your Goals for 2016? It’s the holidays! Time for time off. Time to set goals--and develop a plan to achieve them. Maybe you’re the type who’d rather hit the “snooze” button when it comes time to goal setting. Or, perhaps you’re the type who makes lists for today,…
The long holiday weekend gave me a chance to catch up on some reading. Two articles from the Cincinnati Enquirer stuck with me. The first, “Area Jobless Rate Lowest in 14 Years” by Fatima Hussein, mentioned that the jobless rate in my local Tri-State area (Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky) is,…
At this time of year, many employers wish to demonstrate their gratitude for their employees with a holiday ham or even a monetary gift. Employers may think of this as more than a kind gesture. They may perceive that holiday gift giving is a positive contributor to corporate culture. However,…
“The most wonderful” time of the year is upon us! Food! Gifts! Carols! Conflict? Families that work together will soon gather ‘round holiday tables. Requests like “Please pass the turkey” inevitably get sandwiched between the latest company news. When this happens, productive, healthy conversation can ensue—or not. Conflict may arise,…
