This is Part 1 of a three part series discussing career planning.  Formal career planning begins in high school and continues even into retirement.  You probably started with Plan A and have proceeded to Plan B and further down the alphabet.  This is an endless exploration of your personal goals, interests, education, priorities, and values. … Read more »

This is part 3 of a three part series regarding Money and Your Financial Health.  It is important to again discuss the importance of your Credit Report and Credit Score in relation to your obtaining employment and the possibility of advancement in your current employment. It is not unusual for prospective employers to request your… Read more »

This is part 2 of a three part series regarding Money and Your Financial Health.  There are five common mistakes that everyone at all economic and employment levels make and these can be easily rectified. Mistake #1 – Ignoring Your Credit Report and Score: Often potential employers as well as lenders will request your credit… Read more »

This is Part 1 of a three part series to explore the unique relationship between money and your professional/personal advancement and happiness. Money controls every aspect of your life!  It is imperative to analyze your income in relation to your spending habits.  Keeping balance in your life requires a budget to reflect your individual situation…. Read more »

The goal of retaining 10 employees requires an analysis of possibly hundreds of resumes.  Then it is distilled down to possibly 30 potential candidates with the hope of getting 15 hires.  After investing all that time, energy, and money, there is still no guarantee that those who are retained will remain with the organization for… Read more »

To Hire or Not To Hire – That is the Question!  Anxiety about making a wrong hiring decision can paralyze even the most experienced hiring manager.  A poor hire can result if one candidate is so immediately impressive or if there are too many qualified candidates. Before posting the job vacancy, an in-depth analysis of… Read more »

Mistake #3 is Bias in Hiring.  It is generally accepted that individuals are more likely to be hired if they are identical to the interviewer in looks and background. Solution #3 involves a structured system of interviewing.  Have a standardized list of questions for all candidates.  Use phone or video interview for first round selections. … Read more »

This is Part One of a Six Part Series on how to avoid mistakes in hiring.  Five Mistakes in hiring will be presented as well as the solutions to these mistakes.  The Hiring Process is the key component to the functioning organizational structure of a company.  Mistakes in the hiring process cost time and money… Read more »

Bad behavior can become an epidemic if left unchecked.  Often when the boss walks by, everyone is on their best behavior.  Management is often unable to monitor negative behavior and this creates frustration with the offenders and other staff. Be the Role Model:  In the infamous (and potentially misquoted) words of Mahatma Gandhi, “Be the… Read more »

Some people don’t use any type of electronic communication. They simply walk right up to their colleague’s desk and begin discussing whatever topic is on their mind. This can disturb the other person and negatively impact the other workers in the immediate area. Email: Remember that an email is essentially a business letter that is… Read more »