Planning for Great People in 2020

Planning for Great People in 2020

At this time of year, businesses are busy working on their plans and budgets for the 2020 fiscal year. Budgets being submitted for approval are designed to support strategies that are intended to support profitability, competitive advantages, and growth. Many of these...

2019: A Milestone Year

2019: A Milestone Year

It might be risky to claim in August that this is a great year. However, at about 2/3 of the way through 2019, I am feeling great and grateful for the growth that I am seeing in our company, for the opportunities I see for employees, and the solutions that we are...

My Best Connection

My Best Connection

On any given week I receive three to five calls from recruitment search firms hoping to make a connection.  The best connection I’ve made in years is with Vicky Young.   I presented Vicky with my most challenging managerial position. The position had...

Better Retention and a More Profitable Business

Better Retention and a More Profitable Business

Are you struggling to retain the employee that you worked so hard to find? According to a report of the Society for Human Resource Management, U.S. companies expect to spend $680 Billion in employee turnover costs in 2020. Given the resources that companies dedicate...

Why You Need a Talent Management Partner

Why You Need a Talent Management Partner

Running a business today is complex. It takes certain skills and experiences to be exceedingly good at something valued by the market. So, when a skill set is not exactly your “super power,” what do you do? Hire Smart. Recruiting is expensive. How many interviews does...