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Monthly Archives: July 2011
Recruiting The Right Stuff
Looking to add creative strategies to your recruitment campaign? This book by Arthur R. Pell may help. Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Staffing Industry, World of Work
Tagged Arthur R. Pell, Hiring, Interviewing tips, Recruiting, talent acquisition
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Canada’s Staffing Index Up
Signs of cautious optimism from the Canadian staffing industry: Canada’s Staffing Index up, pre-recession levels in sight – Press Release – Digital Journal.
Posted in Staffing Industry, World of Work
Tagged Canada, Economy, employment, jobs, Unemployment
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The War for Talent: Branding 101 to the Rescue
Your customer base is worthless unless you have the right talent to deliver. Here are 3 steps that companies of any size can undertake to win in the war for talent. Continue reading
Innovation Starts With Curiosity
Some of the best ideas in history were born by accident. The discovery of penicillin came about when Alexander Fleming wondered why bacteria would not grow near the penicillium fungus on his desk. That single moment of curiosity changed life forever by saving countless people from bacterial infections … Continue reading
Can Personality Get You Hired?
Should it matter if people like you? What role does personality and likeability play in the hiring process? Continue reading
Posted in Career, Personal Brand, Staffing Industry, World of Work
Tagged Finding a job, Interviewing tips, jobs, resume, Seeking employment
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Sense of Entitlement: The Younger Generations Are Getting a Bad Rap
A sense of entitlement is not unique to the younger generations. See what this unhelpful characteristic sounds like in each of the 4 generations at work. Continue reading
Better Under Pressure: How Great Leaders Bring Out the Best in Themselves and Others
“What qualities make leaders able to sail through the rolling ocean that is the new normal, and bring their people with them? And how can leaders develop those attributes?” Justin Menkes starts his book with these questions and does a good job of answering them. Read on…
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Jobs Growth: Canada Stronger Than U.S.
Last month U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose only 18,000, the weakest reading since September, the Labor Department said on Friday. This is well below economists’ expectations for a 90,000 rise. Jobs growth in Canada for the same period was 28,400. Unemployment … Continue reading
Graceful Endings
The way you leave a job or a client engagement can be more important than the way you entered. Parting words and actions overtake history and become the lasting legacy. Since all relationships end at some point it’s worthwhile to find ways to provide constructive criticism without damaging your own reputation or risking litigation. Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Career, Self Management, World of Work
Tagged emotional intelligence, Endings, Exit interview, Firing a client
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In Search of Boredom
Relaxation is nice but if you want to be truly creative and play a bigger game — aim for boredom. Read the post for more… Continue reading
Posted in High Octane Performance, Inspiration, Self Management
Tagged Boredom, Breakthrough thinking, creativity, Eden Riley, Edenland
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