If you talk with enough business leaders, you’ll hear some version of this: “We just can’t find the right people.” I get it. It feels like a hiring problem. Most of the time, it’s not. [Read More…]
Even though unemployment has ticked up in Newport News, many employers are still struggling to find the people they need. On paper, there should be plenty of candidates. But anyone who’s tried to hire lately [Read More…]
By Sarah Fulton Earlier this week, a new jobs report came out that turned some heads: U.S. weekly jobless claims rose more than expected. Headlines pointed to a softening labor market — something we haven’t seen much [Read More…]
In past columns, I have stressed the importance of developing a positive workplace culture. Positive workplace cultures result from shared values, norms and behaviors. Employers create favorable cultures through honest and transparent leadership that leads [Read More…]
Recognizing that the divisions apparent in our society can flow into the workplace, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has launched an initiative to foster a culture of civility in our workplaces. SHRM estimates [Read More…]
By Eric Kean, Principal, The Lee Group Keep Austin weird. If you’ve never heard that before, you’ll likely see it everywhere now. The Texas town’s brand slogan made a splash a couple decades ago as [Read More…]
“I didn’t know that!” “When did that happen?” “What do they want from us?” “Have you heard?” “What does that mean?” “Did you understand that?” Expressions such as these are indicators that an organization’s leadership [Read More…]
Let’s pretend you’re house hunting. Scrolling past photos on Zillow, you pick The One. You make plans to see it up close. Only when you arrive, a huge crack in the driveway catches your eye. [Read More…]
Whether you got handed an actual pink slip, opened a startling email or suddenly realized the company reorganization doesn’t include you, it’s always hard to weather news of a layoff. Layoffs nationwide are approaching 200,000 [Read More…]
I’ve had the pleasure of working in the business world and in academe. And I’ve encountered some of the same types of problems in both. Most of these problems center around the appraisal of performance. [Read More…]
Congratulations on graduating from college, Generation Z’ers! Now contrary to what you’ve heard, I’ve got some sobering news: Landing that first job will be tough, no matter what your GPA is, how polished your resume [Read More…]
Your smart watch is buzzing, another chime reminds you to use a texted coupon before it expires, and you’ve got two more friend requests from people you’ve never met. Opening your email, you see an [Read More…]
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