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  • Win the Race for Talent – Talent Management magazine By Edward E. Gordon -  5/10/13 I strongly encourage you to read this article.  This is the FUTURE of the workforce! The U.S. can no longer count on influxes of foreign talent to meet skill needs. Organizations in countries that traditionally exported top talent to the U.S. now have robust economies to compete for that talent. From the ...
  • Fox Five Interview: Greg says Vacations Make Better EmployeesCheck out Greg’s spot on Fox 5 Atlanta. Greg discusses how vacation time is important to employee engagement and performance. Atlanta News, Weather, Traffic, and Sports | FOX 5 Take a vacation: You may need it Posted: Jun 11, 2013 5:50 PM EST Updated: Jun 12, 2013 9:01 AM EST By Tacoma Perry, FOX 5 reporter ...
  • Futren’s Strategies for Employee RetentionBusinesses in the hospitality and food and beverage industries face many challenges. They ride the ups and downs of the economy more closely than the healthcare, government, or high-tech sectors, and average two to three times the rate of employee turnover, according to 2012 numbers from the Society for Human Resource Management. One small business in ...
  • Four Keys to Attract and Retain MillennialsThe youngest generation in today’s workforce, Millennials or Generation Y, has brought new challenges to companies. These 20 and 30-somethings are the largest generation in human history and will comprise 40 percent of the U.S. workforce by 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. They are driven, task-oriented, social and technologically savvy. They ...
  • Five Strategies for Hiring SuccessIt’s never been easier to find warm bodies to fill job slots. With the volume of social media and online networking and career sites, connecting with workers is only a matter of searching profiles or placing ads. However, it’s increasingly difficult to distinguish “the best” or even “adequate” choice for job openings or promotions, and ...
  • Solving Gen Ys Passion Problem – Cal Newport – Harvard Business ReviewThis is a great article about what makes Generation Y tick. Also some great discussion on the blog.  A must read for anyone wanting to understand this generation. Solving Gen Ys Passion Problem – Cal Newport – Harvard Business Review.
  • Hiring (not Firing) for Soft Skills – TTI Success InsightsHIRING (NOT FIRING) FOR SOFT SKILLS By Cindy Rosser When you’re in the process of reviewing potential candidates, it’s easy to fall prey to common biases, especially when you rely on resumes and interviews. According to a study by Michigan State University, employment interviews are only 14% accurate, and yet 90% of all hiring decisions are made ...
  • Retain Key Talent and Reduce Turnover – TTI Success InsightsRETAIN KEY TALENT AND REDUCE TURNOVER By Ashley Bowers Filed in Job Benchmarking, Growth Curve, Retention According to a study by WorldatWork, “Retention of key talent – those employees who are the strongest performers, have high potential or are in critical jobs – is even more important during economic recoveries when organizations compete aggressively for market share and ...
  • Five Ways Leaders Turns Doubters into DoersThis past February Yahoo!’s fledgling CEO Marissa Mayer made her first misstep. In a company-wide email, she announced Yahoo! was changing its telecommute policy. Effective June 2013, all employees were required to work in the office. The email shortly went viral as the modern workforce gasped at her audacity. A former Google executive- wasn’t Mayer ...
  • 7 Big Mistakes Businesses Make that Increases Employee TurnoverIn this 45-minute webinar, Greg outlines seven reasons why many large businesses and organizations create unwanted employee turnover and fail to retain their people. He will also provide several examples of leading organizations, along with some tips, ideas and advice for creating a motivating, high-retention culture. The key to success for any organization is the ...
  • The Rules of Retention Employee dissatisfaction is on the rise, especially among entry-level and mid-level employees. A recent study from Dale Carnegie Training found that only 23 percent (that’s one in four!) of non-management workers reported being engaged at their current job. Meanwhile, almost 70 percent of non-engaged workers said they would leave their current job for as little ...
  • Don’t Miss this FREE Webinar from Greg Smith! “Seven Reasons Businesses Fail to Retain their Best Employees” Date: April 25 Time: 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Title: Seven Reasons Businesses Fail to Retain Good Employees Description: In this fast-paced, 30-minute webinar, Greg will outline seven reasons why many large businesses and organizations fail to retain their people. He will also provide several examples of leading organizations, along ...
  • Six Rules to Hire ByThe economy continues to improve with increased job creation in 2013. Payroll services giant ADP reported employers added 180,000 new private sector jobs in February. Meanwhile the U.S. Dept. of Labor said total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 236,000. When jobs abound, employers of course are eager to fill the spots. They host job fairs, place ...
  • Cutting Costs/Curtailing Services Can Produce Crappy Customer ServiceIn uncertain economic times, it’s common for businesses to focus their time and energies on ways to cut costs.  However, many of the decisions to cut back have generated unintended, and in some cases, disastrous consequences. Some of these knee-jerk reactions can have a negative impact on a business’ performance and growth. We are seeing increased ...
  • Employee Appreciation Can Do Wonders for Employee Engagement, ROI – Talent Management magazineHere is a good article on the importance of employee appreciation by Deanna Hartley that appeared in Talent Management. Appreciating Employees Can Do Wonders for Engagement, ROI Deanna Hartley It doesn’t always take gigantic raises, bonuses or promotions to keep a workforce engaged and productive. Sometimes, all that’s needed is a simple pat on the back for a ...