Category: Team Building Tips
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Part III: The Power of the Bench Series
Why Hiring Managers and Job Seekers Need One Most companies plan nonstop for products, markets, and growth. But when it comes to people? Planning often stops short. That’s where the “woulda, coulda, shoulda” moments creep in. In Part 1 of this thematic blog series, Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda, we talked about what happens when hiring gets…
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Woulda, coulda, shoulda…
The Power of the Bench Series:Turning ‘someday’ into success stories – for job seekers, leaders and Hiring Managers alike. “It’s going to happen because I’m going to make it happen.” We’ve all said it…But too often, that spark of determination fades over time. Life gets noisy, priorities shift, and the thing we swore we’d chase gets left behind.…
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How Deep Is Your Bench? (Part 2)
In my last How Deep Is Your Bench micro-blog, I suggested that building your bench from a hiring perspective is a close second to what I believe is a hiring manager’s #1 priority: the personal and professional development of people. So, let’s explore what that really means – starting with the “professional” side. 1. Develop…
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The Flip Side.What Employers Want. What Candidates Don’t.
By Scott Holmes In today’s ultra-competitive job market, most people talk about what candidates want—remote work, flexibility, purpose, and growth opportunity. But let’s flip the script: what do employers want? More specifically, what are the traits that make hiring managers sit up, lean in, and say, “Let’s not let this one get away”? The disconnect…
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Avoid These 5 Hiring Mistakes
Hiring the right candidate is crucial, yet many companies make avoidable mistakes that lead to wasted time, resources, and high turnover. Whether you’re a hiring manager or business owner, knowing these pitfalls—and how to avoid them—can improve your hiring success. 1. Rushing the Hiring Process It’s tempting to fill an open position as quickly as…
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