This is for the students in your family. But the principles apply for anyone with a dream. The key is to flash forward — look at what it will take to win — then fill in the blanks with the … Continue reading
May 8, 2014
Category Archives: human capital
Secrets for CEOs: How to Be a Savvy Hirer of Top Talent
For CEOs of entrepreneurial and middle market companies, solving the talent puzzle is critical to the success and future growth of the company. A Fortune 500 monolith can absorb a hiring mistake once in a while, as the work is … Continue reading
March 10, 2014
Going for the Gold….Girl Scout-style
If you were an Olympic gold medal winner – or even a team member – wouldn’t you include that on your resume? Particularly for those transitioning to a new post-sports career, it would telegraph a powerful message: High performer Dedicated, … Continue reading
July 10, 2012
U.S. Human Capital Effectiveness Report 2010/2011
Some highlights from the annual survey, as presented by PwC Saratoga HR consulting group. To access the Executive Summary, click here. Note: Many of the 300 responding companies are global, but the results are for U.S. operations only. Retention rates are … Continue reading
November 21, 2010
Are you a YES-aholic? Here is your 12-step cure.
Every time you say yes, you give away a piece of yourself. It’s a commitment of time, energy, brainpower and bandwidth. If you are operating at full capacity, there is little margin for error. When you experience a spike in … Continue reading
October 13, 2024