Pinnacle tips for career development and employee management
About 10 percent of job seekers have applied to at least 50 jobs and not been called in for an interview for a single one. Since only 4-6 resumes per ......
Company culture, which can be defined as the “personality” of a company, is becoming more and more important as businesses evolve and become more data-driven. Forbes stated that company culture… ......
According to Psychology Today, self-sabotage is any action that gets in the way of your intent. Many people associate self-sabotage with dieting or relationships, but it can happen in your ......
Gallup conducted a study in 2015 which revealed that only 30 percent of employees are engaged with their jobs. Lack of engagement equals lack of motivation, which causes an array ......
In many cases, a recruitment agency can help you find a job. Why is it, then, that so many job seekers opt to go it alone when looking for work? ......
A lot of effort goes into meetings. Individuals often put much thought into their presentations. Although a meeting’s content and attendance might be great, there is no guarantee that attendees ......
About 90 percent of job seekers make job search mistakes, reported Forbes. Since making a single mistake can cost you a great job, it’s worthwhile to learn what pitfalls to ......
A recent study conducted by a software company revealed that 31 percent of employees have quit a job within just six months of starting. This isn’t just frustrating for company ......
A recent study involving 3,000 people revealed that 85% of all jobs are filled through networking. Clearly, those who aren’t networking to find work may be missing some great opportunities. ......
There is value in creating a continuous learning culture in the workplace. A learning culture was defined as “a set of organizational values, conventions, processes, and practices that encourage...
Each month, thousands of individuals around the world start a new job. While cultures vary, first-day-on-the-job butterflies affect everyone. “New kids” at work can take specific steps to combat...
Are you hiring candidates quickly enough? If you’re having trouble securing top-talent employees, maybe not. Some sources say that the hiring process can take over a month, and that the ......
Have you ever walked into your workplace full of purpose and plans for the day, and left eight hours later having checked off only a fraction of items on your ......
Those in management positions are well aware that employee disengagement problems loom over many companies. In the U.S. alone it’s been reported that 70 percent of workers are not engaged ......
To change careers or not to change careers? That is a question that can weigh heavily on the minds of unhappy employees and employees who want to make more money ......
What is your definition of a very successful manager? Many people would say it is someone who helps others reach their goals, leads his or her team to success, and ......
Most jobs are filled through networking (85 percent, according to a contributor to LinkedIn). This means job seekers should be proactive in networking. In fact, your next job may depend ......
Have you ever noticed how people tend to have a love-hate relationship with working remotely? There are many ‘pros’ to working on your own, but the list of ‘cons’ is ......
Have you heard the term ‘social presence’? It refers to a person or organization’s online profile, which advertises them to the world. Employers often “get to know” a job seeker ......
In theory, it takes about six months to land a job that pays $60,000 per year — roughly one month for every $10,000 earned. This statistic should give weary job ......
Baby Boomers are currently the fastest growing job filling segment. This is because a large number of Millennials are choosing non-traditional career paths that allow them to work for themselves. ......
