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Business owners know this adage far too well—a company will only go as far as its talent can take it. While that truism is timeless, the talent landscape has changed.  First, let’s start with the bad news. Finding and keeping talented employees has never been more complicated. There has been a...

First impressions matter—and there are no do-overs. Conventional wisdom has typically held that the candidate for a job is in the hot seat and needs to dazzle their potential new employer. But, in a tightening job market that places a premium on top talent, the tables have turned.   For organiz...

Let’s face it—an organization will only go as far as its talent can take it. A company can have a revolutionary business plan but needs talented individuals to execute it. Unfortunately for HR teams, we’ve entered a period of massive job change. Top talent is regularly looking to jump to the next la...

A recent post on LinkedIn from a copywriter struck a nerve with jobseekers and recruiters, garnering more than 5,000 reactions in two weeks. The topic? Whether projects should be assigned to candidates during the interview process. Her post opens with, “Please don’t ask copywriters to carry out task...

Consultants, advisors and accountants are skilled at focusing on their clients. After all, client satisfaction is the foundation of success for professional service organizations. Not only are happy clients likely to continue seeking services, but they may also share their experience with others – a...