We all know the commonplace definition of an entrepreneur is one who starts his/her own business, but what about the character traits behind those who become successful entrepreneurs? You’re in luck—20 entrepreneurs share what they think makes …
Career Development Archive
There are a number of ways to approach the task of job searching. Some require more time and effort than others, but not all of them are effective enough to pursue. These job search methods should be …
Earlier this week, we mentioned how important it is to promote from within and shed some light on the variety of promotion types. But the big question is, how do you go about selecting employees for promotion? …
Promoting employees is a great way to develop your current team by giving top performers more responsibilities and, therefore, increased motivation and morale. There are numerous benefits of promoting employees—take a look at some of the most …
Training and development combined are the gears that keep your employees moving properly and efficiently. It is in any organization’s best interest to invest the necessary time, money, and effort into preparing and implementing a training and …
With more candidates entering the work force every year, job placement can sometimes be a competitive situation. It is necessary to be proficient in the field you are applying for, but what are some basic, across-the-board characteristics …
Women may not hold the majority of leadership roles, but they are definitely on the charts. And here’s something you may not know: those charts are growing. Pew Research Center has found that the number of women …
Being scrutinized under a microscope can be daunting. You get the feeling that you’re not able to explain your reasoning for actions or habits, or you may be afraid you come across different to people than you …
Take a look at your organization’s performance appraisal. Do they actively track improved performance? If the answer is no, don’t be too mad at them. Maybe they just don’t know that performance management practices directly correlate to …
Some experts estimate that up to 60 percent of candidates are expected to take workplace assessments. While many organizations use personality testing for career development, about 22 percent use it to evaluate job candidates, according to the …