Pinnacle tips for career development and employee management
Millennials have been accused of being lazy, self-absorbed employees, but this isn’t necessarily the case. “While many of the stereotypes associated with the word ‘millennial’ are considered...
So you’ve just graduated and you’re chomping at the bit to find your first corporate job. This is probably one of the most exciting times of your life. A little ......
The global workforce is becoming more diverse. For example, the U.S. is in the middle of a huge demographic change that is transforming the workplace. “From 1980 to 2020, the ......
Forty percent of U.S. employees describe their job as being very stressful, and 25 percent see their job as their primary stressor, according to the American Institute of Stress. In ......
Eighty-eight percent of companies don’t onboard new hires correctly, according to Gallup. The results of this can be damaging to an organization as effective onboarding is critical to the overall ......
Many corporate leaders believe collaborative hiring is the future of recruitment. In fact, “One of the hiring principles that made Apple a successful organization was Steve (Jobs’) belief...
It is the rare employee who has no complaints. But more often than not, professionals do not discuss their concerns with their managers. This gets them nowhere and only causes ......
Seventy percent of Canadian employees are disengaged, according to the Conference Board of Canada. Increasing the engagement of workers is critical to the overall success of a company as...
Job searching can be intimidating. The are often many candidates vying for one position. Something job seekers can remember to keep their spirits high during a long job search is ......
Just about every company across the globe struggles with some degree of staff turnover. By better understanding the perks employees want most, Canadian employers can decrease turnover and...
To a recruiter or hiring manager, cover letters matter. Their importance can sometimes be underestimated by job seekers as they sink much time and effort into writing their resume. Your ......
Ninety-eight percent of all businesses plan to use eLearning by 2020, per Small Business Trends. “According to data compiled by e-Learning platform Zeqr, by 2022 the global learning management...
In the US, 70 percent of all jobs are found through networking, per NPR. Despite this, many people are not fans of networking. For example, a job seeker may be ......
Sales training is critical to business success. Companies of many types have sales departments that help ensure a healthy bottom line. But in order for sales teams to operate at ......
Millennials don’t have the best reputation in the workforce. Countless times in a variety of publications, they have been called lazy, entitled, and idealistic. While some may fit this description, ......
Healthy corporate culture has the power to strengthen a company’s brand, improve productivity, and increase retention. “…a strong company culture attracts better talent and, more...
The mere mention of student loans makes most people cringe inwardly. Seventy-seven percent of Canadian graduates over the age of 40 have regrets about college debt, according to a poll ......
Most corporate leaders set business goals for 2019 months before it rolled around. What business goals/New Year’s Resolutions did your company set? Is it on target to meet them? If ......
Besides the fact that they are industry leaders, what do you think companies like Walmart, Coca Cola, Home Depot, Honda, and McDonald’s have in common? They have all gone green ......
The benefits of mentoring are vast. When employees are mentored, they become upskilled, have access to advice and support, develop soft skills, and naturally become more confident, according to...
Is your company experiencing what the Center for Creative Leadership refers to as “the current leadership crisis,” or a leadership skills gap? If so, some of your employees lack critical ......
