The hiring process can be a fraught, difficult one. For employers, the key concerns are legion: character, discipline, technical abilities, and soft skills are just some of the many considerations that any hiring manager must consider. To make things worse, many companies don’t necessarily have a systematic, organized approach–either to […]
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Navigating Success: Essential Tips for Corporate Leaders in 2023
As the business landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, corporate leaders must adapt and embrace new strategies to thrive in 2023. The global economy is increasingly interconnected, technology is advancing rapidly, and the workforce is changing. In this dynamic environment, effective leadership is paramount. In this article, we […]
Read MoreThe Growth Debate: What’s Our End Game?
Natural law dictates that if you’re not growing, you’re dying. From trees that continue to grow until the law of physics limits their height, to the great white shark that must keep swimming to stay alive, in our natural world stagnation signals death. The same is thought to be true […]
Read MoreSix Steps For Non-Tech Firms To Use Big Data
With spending of big data technology nearing $57 billion last year, data science isn’t just for Google and Amazon anymore. In 2017, 53% of companies reported using big data analytics, up from only 17% just two years before. And yet despite these attention-grabbing numbers, many non-tech companies are still wary […]
Read MoreA New Model for Nonprofits: Startups
Bettering the world is a mission stereotypically associated with the nonprofit world. Until recently, that is, when startups began finding meaning and profit in the same calling. The nonprofit and startup cultures normally seem to function on different planes, but when they put their heads together, they can learn much […]
Read MoreThe High Cost of High Turnover
Some companies believe that high turnover is simply part of their business model. This is especially true of startups, which run on lean teams and a demanding culture that often forsakes work-life balance in favor of success. But regardless of a company’s maturity or circumstances, it’s a mistake to treat […]
Read MoreHow Effective is Your Nonprofit Leader?
Just like in the corporate world, a strong CEO at a nonprofit can truly make a difference in leading an organization to success. Just because the end goal of a nonprofit organization is more philanthropic than financial, top-tier nonprofits are still run very much like businesses and good leadership can […]
Read More6 Words and Phrases that Leaders Should Never Use on Their Employees
Good leaders are cautious of their actions; they avoid making rash decisions at all costs. But good leaders must also be careful with their language. Words can shape perception. Language can have a tremendous effect on the mood and productivity of employees. Workplace culture is a fragile thing; it can […]
Read MoreHow Important is Company Culture?
In recent years, the phrase “company culture” has evolved from a new concept to a buzzword that’s nearly lost all meaning. And yet, according to Forbes, company culture is now more important than ever before. We constantly talk about companies with “fantastic” culture and how a “nightmare” culture can drain […]
Read MoreThe Startup Dream Is No Longer Strictly American
We all know the story of how Jeff Bezos started Amazon out of his garage in 1994. Today, Amazon is one of the world’s largest companies, making it the ultimate startup success story. We have seen the same thing will Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and countless other billionaire entrepreneurs. Such […]
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