For those of us who have worked remotely, it can be a tremendous benefit both personally and professionally. However, along with the very long list of pros, there are a few cons that can make remote work challenging. One of the biggest obstacles of being a remote worker is the engagement factor. How can you […]
When you run an international retail chain and your turnover is 12%, you’re doing something right. In an industry with soaring turnover rates, James (Jim) Sinegal, Costco’s co-founder and former CEO, set a high bar for cultivating a work environment that people don’t want to leave. If he can produce this kind of retention results […]
I recently watched a great TEDx Bellevue talk (see below) featuring renowned teamwork expert and former major league baseball player Mike Robbins (www.Mike-Robbins.com). The talk focuses on appreciation, a word not applied often enough to corporate cultures. In his talk, Robbins shares how appreciation is relevant in the work place and how it can have […]
Hiring managers often do a great job of wooing a prospective candidate when they are eager to add him or her to their team. They put a lot of effort into representing their organization well and putting their best foot forward. However, all too often their enthusiasm wanes once the offer letter is signed and […]
At Centennial, we “hang our hat” on our 4Cs– character, culture, chemistry and competency. When we seek talent for our greatly valued client organizations, we evaluate candidates’ competencies and character, helping the client determine who will best align with their organizational culture and their team’s chemistry. What is chemistry all about and how can you […]
If you surveyed a group of CEOs and asked them what they consider their organization’s biggest asset, I’m certain their instant reply would be, “our people.” Ask that same group of CEOs about their top concern for the organization and the answer might vary. What should their top concern be? Logic says that if the […]
America’s incredibly low unemployment rate sounds phenomenal as a stand-alone metric. However, if you back up and look at its ripple effect, you’ll see many challenges that come from the economy being at, or near, full employment. The natural repercussions of such a low unemployment rate, such as wage inflation and shrinking talent pools, affect […]
As a nation, we’ve made great strides in racial equality since Martin Luther King Jr. stated his dream to live in a nation where his children would not be judged by the color of their skin. However, that said, we still have a lot of work to reach true inclusion. The topics of diversity […]
If you want to attract and retain the right kind of talent, you must offer the right kind of benefits. The benefits I’m referring to encompass everything from healthcare to advancement opportunities. What motivators do you offer? Do these motivators distinguish your organization from others that may want to woo away your best talent? Becoming […]
Just like many business men and women, a suit is a regular part of my wardrobe. There’s a lot I get accomplished while wearing a suit. However, there’s also a lot I know I shouldn’t attempt while wearing a suit, such as mowing the yard. It’s no secret that you need to exercise caution while […]
