Black History Month and the Workplace

Black History Month and the Workplace

  In the United States, Canada and Germany, February is observed as Black History Month. The observance originated in the US in 1976 to recognize and honor the role Black Americans have and continue to play in our country’s history. It’s also a time to recognize...
Talent Acquisition Strategies

Talent Acquisition Strategies

Talent Acquisition Strategies  Finding the right hire often requires having a sizable pool of candidates to choose from. However, the pool you pick from needs to be filled with talent, and talent that is reflective of your organization’s needs, expectations, and...
Growth & Career Development

Growth & Career Development

As I was walking my dogs this week, I took note of the 6 pine trees in my neighbors’ yard. I remember when those trees were planted – about 20 years ago. I thought about how the yard has changed over time. There used to be 8 of them, but only 6 remain. Those trees...
10 Ways to Distinguish a Team From A Herd of Cats

10 Ways to Distinguish a Team From A Herd of Cats

You may have heard the phrase “managing [x group] is like herding cats.” The cat is known for its independence and capriciousness, two traits that are not likely to help in a team environment. While a group may exist with shared goals it, if it seems to be made up of...
The Guide: Effective Leaders

The Guide: Effective Leaders

  PRESENCE Successful leaders have a certain “Je ne sais quoi” – an air of authority, trust, confidence and knowledge that inspires others to follow them and move towards the goals they have set. As someone moving up the ranks towards leadership, it’s imperative...