Author: Zack Friedman -- 70 Million Jobs Richard Bronson is the CEO of 70 Million Jobs. Photo Credit: 70 Million Jobs Richard Bronson is not your typical CEO. Like many who hold his title, however, he has a vision. His is to help hire 70 million people. Not just any 70 million...
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Author: Joni Busby -- They are the most capable, confident, creative, techno-savvy, multi-tasking generation yet born, but attracting and retaining these talented young workers is not an easy task. Ask anyone in HR. Millennials (1984-2010) want a work-life balance and prefer a collaborative rather than competitive culture. They are accustomed to instant feedback and encouragement, which plays into how they expect to be treated in a work environment. Millennials grew up...
Author: Jordan Birnbaum -- Behavioral economics is a term that is increasingly entering the lexicon of the world at work. Last October, renowned behavioral economist Richard Thaler won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for the research in his book “Nudge,” about how subtle policy or system shifts can...
Author: Kathleen Cherrie -- In today's world, hiring is all about finding the perfect candidate through an algorithm from an applicant tracking system (ATS) to plug in perfectly where there is a job opening. Companies only want people who can come in, sit down, and get to work right away and...
Author: Dennis E. Gilbert -- We’ve all seen the food pictures on social media, lots of them. Many people take their food pretty seriously. Some are known as picky eaters. Employers might be seriously picky, so how will you change your career? It seems that there is about three percent making...
Author: Laura Mazzullo -- Many things have changed in the world of job-searching in the last few years. One of the most noticeable changes has been the apparent demise of cover letters. I personally have enjoyed reading through many a well-written cover letter in order to gain a better insight...
Author: Dennis E. Gilbert -- Many people might quickly agree that the drive to do things right is a good quality to have. Can it go too far? How do you help a perfectionist? Many psychological studies have found that perfectionism correlates with depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. Interesting stuff,...
Author: Amanda Bellwood -- The Digital Age The Faceless World: We are the most connected, but seem to have the least social culture ever We live in a faceless world of #snapchat #instagram #facebook #tinder #twitter. Our brains get a hit of dopamine and serotonin – the chemicals linked to happiness –...
Author: Anthony Onesto -- It was a couple of years back. I was head of HR for a hybrid services and technology company. I was responsible for both the recruiting and HR functions for an organization built by piecing together different groups into one (all with different cultures, people, and...
Author: Fabiola Eyholzer -- Intrinsically motivated people are the real driving force behind Lean | Agile Enterprises. Their drive and desire to make a difference builds the foundation for the new talent contract. The ensuing power shift will give Agile people a voice in shaping the way their organization, leaders,...