A little something different for this article. Have you ever wondered exactly how an executive recruiter works? I realized I have never talked about my work and why I find it satisfying. The job market is definitely in a huge transition right now. I recently ran a LinkedIn poll asking, “What would motivate you to […]
Skills, Training, and ‘A’ is for Agile
The transition period we find ourselves in right now is full of both challenges and opportunities. Reskilling employees and candidates is a clear opportunity that I find fascinating. According to a 2017 McKinsey report, almost 25% of the workforce will need to be re-skilled in the next decade. Their latest report is “The future of […]
What is Employer Branding? Let me tell you a story…
What do we mean by employer branding and storytelling? These terms can seem like so much marketing-speak. But the data proves that we should not ignore this concept. 95% of potential employees consider a company’s reputation. In a recent informational email, I looked at the concept of storytelling. Storytelling is a way to convey employer […]
The Future of Work & Recruiting
This month I wanted to take a look at the future of work and recruiting. I found some great resources that I am sharing here – including a fun quiz to see what your EQ is. What do you see as your biggest change/challenge right now? Is it factoring in uncertainty around economic recovery? Finding […]
Talent Now
“Imagine a crisis that forces your company’s employees to change the way they work almost overnight.” This opening sentence from McKinsey & Co.’s article is a good reminder that most of us – and our companies – have already proven we are adaptable. Now we have to learn and lean forward into the next era […]
Want to be Calmer and Fitter?
Who wants to be calmer and fitter? We all do right? In this month’s informational e-mail series I covered some science-backed habits that can help add structure and productivity to your day. Here are some of the highlights I’d like to share more widely. Make Time Most of us are very aware we should exercise, […]
Reboot Resources
In this blog, I want to offer some resources to reboot – physically, emotionally, career-wise. I am sharing the science and current thought leadership around focusing and stress management. I was also curious about goals, systems, and habits. Hope you find these resources interesting and helpful too. Finding It Hard to Focus Right Now? Have […]
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
LinkedIn reports that the most in-demand position currently is Director of Diversity. The following are overviews of three insightful articles on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion I wanted to share with you.
New Approaches to Productivity?
I have been looking in-depth at what productivity and remote work look like now. Nearly a year into the pandemic, we have managed to be flexible, work from home, and juggle personal responsibilities in ways we could not have imagined. What might help moving forward? I am sharing an idea below about what might work […]
What Does Effective Leadership Look Like Now?
Nine months into the global pandemic, navigating new continuously changing business situations, it is fair to say that everyone’s leadership skills have certainly been tested this year. This month in my informational e-mails, I shared a curated group of articles and resources that address what effective leadership looks like now. Below is an overview I […]