According to recent studies 40% of working professionals experience some type of career transition every year. Of this, 20%-25% are recent graduates just entering the workforce. Half of all new hires leave a position within the first 18 months on the job. Why are these numbers so important? They show the amount of turnover a… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2014
How to Use Social Media to Find the Right Employees
“I am convinced that nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing people. At the end of the day you bet on people, not strategies.”- Lawrence Bossidy When it comes to finding the right candidates for your company, former COO of GE Lawrence Bossidy had it right- nothing you do will be more… Read more »
How to Dress for Success at Work
No matter what type of career you have, how you dress plays a key role in how colleagues and employers interact with you. The adage “dress for the job you want not the job you have” hold’s more weight in today’s workforce than ever before. A recent survey by North Carolina State University shows that… Read more »
How to Sell Your Manufacturing Plant in an Interview
The manufacturing industry is changing dramatically across the globe- but while technology has evolved over the last decade, changing the landscape of the industry, relying on a top notch labor force hasn’t changed. In today’s global marketplace, human resource professionals need to stay innovative and forward thinking in how they sell their company to potential… Read more »