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How Much Should Outplacement Programs Cost In 2020?

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Even though we are still experiencing a ten-year economic expansion, and unemployment is at record lows, there are still layoffs taking place due to mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and terminations. In many of

Are HR Leaders More People-Focused or Business-Focused?

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What drives HR Leaders? Is it career ambition, serving people, or is it something else? I just finished a fascinating research study (2019 Global HR Census Report – The Talent Strategy Group) that provided some

What To Do When A Job Candidate Interviews Well But Assesses Poorly?

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Megan, who is a candidate for the open VP of Operations role, had completed her initial recruiter interview and the next round of interviews with the hiring manager and other stakeholders on the team. The feedback was

Are Passive Job Search Candidates Really The Best Hires?

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The conventional wisdom in Talent Acquisition is that the passive candidate (someone not looking to leave their job) is the best recruiting target. The passive candidate focus is based on the idea that the most

How to Fail on LinkedIn – My Humble Opinion

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I love LinkedIn. LinkedIn has consistently been the best way for me to build my professional network, keep current on relevant trends, learn new things, and serve as an enjoyable distraction during the workday. I have

Candidate Resentment Is Increasing: A Major Warning Sign for Employers

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Last week I had a great conversation with Kevin Grossman, the President and Board Member of Talent Board (a non-profit organization focused on the elevation and promotion of a quality candidate experience). Our

How Managers Can Positively Impact Society

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Management, when practiced well, can be one the of most noblest of professions. These are the wise words from Clayton Christensen, the recently deceased Harvard Business School professor, and accomplished author. There

Eight Leadership Lessons That Martin Luther King, Jr. Taught Us All

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In 2014 I wrote a blog honoring Dr. King by listing eight leadership lessons that he taught all of us. Six years later, I would like to revisit and repost this blog. The lessons he taught us are timeless. Here is my

Best Executive Search Practices For Hiring The Right Talent

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Talent acquisition is both an art and a science. Hiring the wrong candidate is costly in terms of productivity, money, and morale. There are four executive search best practices that, when followed, can help you make

Six Success Essentials Needed For High-Impact Leadership Coaching

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Over the last two decades, leadership coaching has become mainstream and continues to grow at a rapid pace. A 2018 industry analysis estimates that leadership coaching is a billion-dollar-plus industry with a 6-7%