Hiring & Selection Process

How many articles have been written with this opening line, (or something along these lines)? “Advancements in technology such as email, video conferencing, SMS messages, and mobile phones has created an era where remote work is a genuine possibility.” Cliché as it is, and as awkward as the verbiage sounds, the idea stands. Communication is […]

Out of the blue Nick Nurse was brought in as the head coach of the Toronto Raptors at a time when no one thought there was a remote chance Toronto would even need a new head coach. Dwayne Casey had just been named coach of the year, generally an award that guarantees your employment for […]

Passing Judgement We have all heard it before; “people judge you within 7 seconds of meeting you.” It’s the reason we buy new dress clothes for job interviews and spend time making sure there is nothing on our face before we walk in the door for our first day. This rule doesn’t only apply to […]

Who are they? Born after 1996, Generation Z is slowly becoming a part of the workforce, purchasing consumers, and global leaders. With over 2.52 billion young adults, Generation Z is already bigger than their parent’s generation. Still young during the last recession, Generation Z has been a part of 94 consecutive months of job creation. Their […]

That One Thing As a student, there is one word you hear quite often, possibly more than any other word throughout your educational career; resume. From the time you nervously step foot through the doors of high school, to the day you hang your degree or diploma on the wall, teachers, administrators, and leaders of […]

Business is full of buzz words. Big data. Contextual marketing. Corporate synergy. Growth hacking. Hyperlocal. These words conjure up shades of a used car salesman. The sad aspect of this is that most of these terms have real value for those looking to grow in the ever-changing business landscape. For example, big data truly is, […]

A Rite of Passage Becoming a consultant is a sort of badge of honor for those in the corporate world. It signifies years of experience, education, and success. A sort of rite of passage to bestow your years of experience on hungry up and comers. But in 2019, that industry is under threat. There are […]

Engagement level as a manager. It’s the dial you can’t see, it’s on no dashboard, and yet, it is an aspect of every single action that takes place in a company. In one survey of over 500 executives, 71% said employee engagement was important to them, but only 24% said they believed their employees were […]

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” These famous words require no end quote, as the man who uttered them, and his whimsical outlook on life, have become an eternal point of reference for those who seek to take some time to relax. […]

The words, “manager,” and “future,” invariably go hand in hand. For many managers, the first few words of their job title include something relating to the future. “Long-Term Projects Manager,” “Hiring Manager,” and “Sales Manager,” all include some form of glass-ball seeking outlook. So, for any manager with even a little bit of prospective abilities, […]