Most of us are familiar with the story of Helen Keller, who was blind and deaf because of an early childhood illness. The most significant person in Helen Keller’s life was Anne Sullivan, her teacher and miracle worker who was also visually impaired. More importantly, Anne understood the power of language and assigning words with[…]
Most of us have a favorite room in our house—it’s the one where we are most comfortable and at ease. It’s our go-to place when we want to relax, enjoy a good book, or watch something on TV. Many of us have settled into a comfortable place in our recruiting and hiring just like that[…]
I’ll never forget my first job interview. Hearing about how great this company was to work for made me want that job so much more. When I arrived, I had to wait a long time before meeting with the interviewer. I wasn’t given any information about the delay, offered something to drink, or told where[…]
Recruiting is difficult. However, it can be easier with a high-touch recruiting. Today, I’m sharing my interview with Mighty Recruiter where I share some tips on how to recruit in today’s recruiting environment. The Art of High-Tech/High-Touch Recruiting Join the webinar on June 13 to learn even more ways to use high-touch recruiting.
Today is Memorial Day. On this day, we give honor our Nation’s defenders — those who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as those who served and are no longer with us. Our brave military men and sacrifice so much when they serve. They leave their families—mothers, fathers, wives, sons, and daughters0s. Some don’t come[…]
Are you ready to hire a new college grad? It’s graduation season. For the next month, the workforce will be flooded with newly minted college graduates making the transition from school to the workforce. These eager grads are filled with hopes and dreams and are ready to begin a new chapter in their lives. They[…]
Yesterday, in many countries around the world, we celebrated Mother’s Day—traditionally a holiday honoring motherhood that falls on the second Sunday of May. Celebrations of motherhood can be traced to the ancient Romans and Greeks. In 1908, Anna Jarvis created the American version of Mother’s Day and in 1914, it became an official U.S.[…]
This weekend I had the privilege of walking 39 miles in two days for the Avon39 Breast Cancer walk. The walk is emotionally and physically challenging. Most participants walk to honor family and friends who are survivors, currently undergoing treatment, or who have already lost their lives because of this disease. I was impressed by[…]
Many small businesses suffer from hiring dukkha. Dukkha is an important Buddhist concept commonly translated as pain or suffering. However, this translation is not 100 percent accurate. Some feel that suffering is too limited a translation and others leave it untranslated. No matter your preference, dukkha has three categories: Dukkha-dukkha—painful experiences Viparinama-dukkha—the changing nature of[…]
Have you ever bought a new pair of tennis shoes and were so excited about wearing them, and yet afraid to wear them because you didn’t want to ruin their appearance? Maybe I’m the only one who feels that way, or maybe there are plenty of you out there who share my anxiety about new[…]