Keys to Performance Management - Talent, Passion and Ambition

How to Build an Employer Brand

5 Reasons Employer Branding is Important

Employer branding is a strategy companies use to retain current and attract ideal future talent. It conveys to current and prospective employees why the employer’s workplace is appealing and unique. The purpose is to make it easier to for the employer to acquire the top talent it wants from the job market. Employer branding has definitely become an important management tool, yet still a practice that eludes most. Why is it so important? Here are 5 reasons why:

3 Ways to Manage Your Weaknesses

Despite what you may be tempted to say in job interviews, you have weaknesses. In real life, it's important to acknowledge the things you aren't good at. Once you've taken that hard look in the mirror, here are three things you can do about what you see:

1. Get better. If your job includes areas you're not strong in, work hard to improve. Get a mentor, ask for stretch assignments, or take a class.

5 Ways to Build Your Talent Pipeline

Last week I shared four reasons why you need a talent pipeline. The growth, productivity, resiliency and future of your business depend on one. But, when and how do you effectively build one? Here are five critical ways to create a pipeline that will sustain your business for years to come.

1. Start where you are

4 Reasons Why You Need a Talent Pipeline

Talent pipelines are an essential element to any company’s strategic plan, yet most don’t have one in place. This proactive hiring strategy will keep your company productive, efficient and nimble. Simply put – you can’t afford not to build one. Here are four reasons why.

#1: Avoid desperate hiring decisions

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3 Ways to Quietly Promote Change

A leader who pushes a change agenda too hard risks building resistance and resentment, or even alienating his people. Here are three ways you can challenge the prevailing wisdom and make change happen quietly:

1. Model the change. Demonstrate the way you want things to change through your own language and behavior. Often, seeing a leader do something first gives people the courage to try it themselves.