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We Had a Great Time at The 2012 Refresh Leadership Live Simulcast!

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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

The Refresh Leadership Live simulcast was broadcast live from Tyler, Texas today to more than 170 locations and 7,000 attendees across North America. And we had a great time!

We heard from best-selling author Patrick Lencioni on the temptations of a leader. Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith answered questions about leadership on and off the field and Dr. Bertice Berry made us laugh as she shared her experiences and thoughts on finding purpose.

Didn’t get to attend this year? Get some of the leadership lessons we heard today in just a few seconds from some of the tweets from the day’s event.

Thanks to everyone who attended, to our speakers, and to those who helped make the event such a success! Until next time, get more leadership tips and ideas right here on www.Refreshleadership.com.

Categories : Get Refreshed, Inspiration, Leadership

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What are the most difficult attributes to assess during an interview?

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Monday, April 30th, 2012

On average, 60-70% of a company’s expenses can be labor related. That’s a hefty chunk. And with turnover costs ranging anywhere between 50-150% of an employee’s first year’s salary, it’s in a business’ best interest to develop strong hiring practices. Have you ever hired a new employee who seemed to be the perfect fit during the interview process only to realize they were less than ideal after starting work? It happens all the time in businesses across all industries. A well trained hiring manager is vital to separating top job candidates from the ones who will only end up bringing productivity down. Unfortunately, it’s a step that too many companies never consider.

So, in this month’s poll question, we want to know what are the most difficult attributes to assess during an interview?

Categories : High Costs of Reckless Hiring, Surveys & Polls

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Legendary Leadership

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Friday, April 20th, 2012

The National Football League (NFL) has had its fair share of leaders both on the field and off, who’ve helped make football one of America’s most loved sports today. Take a trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and it would be hard to leave uninspired by the history and tales of the hard-fought victories that line the walls.

What it takes to be a great leader in today’s business world is a lot like what it takes to be a football legend. It takes blood, sweat, and tears. It takes determination, strategy, and teamwork. Read More→

Categories : Inspiration, Leadership, Teamwork

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Your Greatest Challenges

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Friday, April 13th, 2012

In his book, the 5 Temptations of a CEO, New York Times best-selling author and management consultant Patrick Lencioni writes, “The greatest challenge of being a CEO, or any leader for that matter, is to avoid getting trapped by the daily complexities and details of our business.”

Being a leader is challenging. And it’s so easy to get caught up in everything – whether it’s dealing with budgets, building strategies, managing employees, or even just managing your overflowing email inbox.

The pressures you face every day can be overwhelming, especially in a recovering economy. But your company and your employees are depending on you. They look to you for direction, motivation, advice, and so much more. And that too can add to your stress. That’s why it’s so important to refresh and recharge. Read More→

Categories : Get Refreshed, Leadership

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You’re Invited to the Refresh Leadership Live Simulcast! Plus, Enter to Win a new Apple iPad!

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Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

On Wednesday, May 16 Express Employment Professionals will host the Refresh Leadership Live Simulcast in nearly 200 locations across North America, and we’re inviting business leaders like you to join us!

The simulcast will feature a distinguished line up of speakers including New York Times best-selling author, Patrick Lencioni, Pro Football Hall of Fame members, Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith, and sociologist and author, Dr. Bertice Berry. Our speakers will share their insights and perspectives on everything leadership. You don’t want to miss out!

To learn more about the simulcast or to find an event location near you, visit www.refreshleadership.com/live. The simulcast also counts toward three hours of credit from the Human Resources Certification Institute for HR professionals.
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Categories : Leadership

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Question of the Month: What are you doing to keep your Gen. Y employees engaged?

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Friday, March 30th, 2012

There’s no doubt that in order to be successful in today’s new economy, you have to stay ahead of your competition. But, that doesn’t mean just keeping your products or services innovative. It also means ensuring your employees are the best at what they do and are motivated to give 100% to you, the employer. Maintaining high employee engagement within a business is no small task, and it’s now becoming even tougher as the high-maintenance, high-performing Generation Y professionals are taking over the workforce. With Forbes predicting that Gen. Y will compose almost 50% of our workforce by 2015, it’s imperative that businesses uncover what it takes to keep this generation engaged.

Categories : Inability to Innovate, Losing Your Competitive Advantage, Surveys & Polls

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Focus on Safety: Pinch Points Hurt Everyone

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Friday, March 23rd, 2012

Do you know what a pinch point is? If you’re familiar with commercial industries, then you’ve probably at least heard this term. But, if you’re accustomed to an office environment, you may associate pinch points with tight spots in your budget, or even something that should be discussed in harassment training. However, this is a $2.04 billion a year problem that every leader needs to know about.
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Categories : Focus on Safety, Tips

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Question of the Month: What is the driving force behind your company’s retention issues?

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Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

In a recent survey conducted by the Opinion Research Corp., 80% of respondents who are currently employed said they would consider leaving their current job if presented with other opportunities. It’s a troubling statistic that threatens to have a major impact on the momentum many companies are currently experiencing following the recession. Can your business afford to lose its top performers?

What is the top driving force behind your company’s retention issues? Let us know by voting in our poll.

Categories : Surveys & Polls

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Poll: What is the top threat facing your business today?

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Monday, January 30th, 2012

Since the recession ended, companies have been forced to adapt to a new business environment and a new way of thinking about survival. Many tried-and-true methods of staying competitive and maintaining a healthy, engaged workforce have become obsolete. Now, more than ever, it’s imperative to take action to address threats to your productivity.

The first step to overcoming a challenge is to clearly identify it. So we want to know, what is the top threat to your business today?

Let us know by voting in our poll.

Categories : Surveys & Polls

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Express Donates $10,000 to Children’s Miracle Network

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Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

FINAL_TW-AVATAR_250X250 (4) Thanks to everyone who voted in December to choose which charity would receive $10,000 in celebration of the record Express reached in 2011 of 3 million hours worked by associates in just one week. The charity that received the most votes was Children’s Miracle Network.

Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals have been working to help as many children as possible by raising funds for children’s hospitals in local communities throughout North America. This donation – made in honor of Express franchisees, and their customers and associates – will help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals fund state-of-the-art equipment, breakthrough research, and care for millions of kids in 170 hospitals.

We’d also like to thank Big Brothers Big Sisters and Habitat for Humanity for participating and for the work these organizations do to change lives across North America and the world.

To learn more about Express’ recent milestone, visit www.expresspros.com/3million.

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