Youth Looking for Jobs

With the summertime approaching, youth are out looking for summer time employment. While this is an important aspect of building employment skills for the future, does this younger generation realize and possess the etiquette required to land the job? Do they understand what the generations before them are looking for in future employees? Young employment seekers should consider these important questions when hitting the pavement and looking for work. …continue »

You Received a Promotion, Now What?

Everyone gets excited when they receive a promotion at work. It is a validation of their contributions, a vote of confidence to take on more responsibililty, and an increase in pay. So after the good news is delivered to you, what is next? It depends on the position to which you are being elevated and on the process the organization will go through to get you to your next assignment. In most cases, there will be aspects of the new role with which you are not familiar. Acknowledge with humility that you have an opportunity to learn new skills and consider the following: …continue »

How Clear Is Your Vision?

How clear is your vision for the future? Can your employees see where you want to take them? As a leader in an organization you assume the visionary role. Employees look to you for guidance and direction on where the organization is going next. Your competition looks to you to see what they need to do in order to keep their own market share. This is not always an easy task, but it can be a rewarding one when your employees answer the call to service and everyone is working towards the same goal. Even in turbulent times, being a visionary is one activity that helps keep the wind at your back. …continue »