After two years of ups and downs, it’s time to turn the page on 2021 and look forward to the new year. As you plan your business goals for 2022, we want to know what your performance predictions are for the new year. Let us know by voting in our poll! (more…)
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16 Myers Briggs Leadership Types (Part 4)
As we learned in the Leadership by the Numbers series about the Enneagram types, each person’s unique personality traits help determine the type of leader they are prone to be. Another strong tool to use to uncover leadership tendencies and understanding strengths and weaknesses associated with personality traits is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. (more…)
48% of US Companies Have Difficulty Recruiting and Filling Open Jobs
U.S. hiring decision-makers are split on whether it is easy (52%) or difficult (48%) to recruit and fill positions at their company, adding the hiring process takes an average of 21 days to complete. This is according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. (more…)
Play Ball: Leadership Lessons from Baseball Legends
On March 26, 2020, Major League Baseball was set to throw out the first pitch of the 2020 season. Known as Opening Day, the event is the culmination of dozens of offseason trades, renewed contracts, months of preparation, and a date every fan of our national pastime had circled on their calendars. But before the […]
On the Job Podcast S4:E2 – Dr. Julie Gurner
Check out the latest episode of Express Employment Professionals’ On the Job podcast! Season 4, Episode 2: Dr. Julie Gurner How can you do your job better, advance in your career, and unlock your potential? Listen along as Dr. Julie Gurner, Executive Performance Coach, shares how to identify and understand behaviors that allow people to […]
Top Markets Needing Workers Now
Despite record unemployment numbers in America due to the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are still looking for workers as revealed in a recent market analysis of the last 30 days from Express Employment Professionals. Illinois boasts the largest number of job openings through Express at 749, followed by Texas (706), California (553), Tennessee (541), and Pennsylvania […]
Leading by the Numbers: What Your Enneagram Says About You as a Leader (Type 8: The Challenger)
Leading by the Numbers is a nine-part series. Understanding your strengths and weaknesses as a leader is imperative to not only leading others, but also leading yourself effectively. But the make-up of great leaders doesn’t just lay in the balance of the pros and cons scale, it is the amalgamation of intricate character traits and […]
Marlene Chism: Shorten the Gap
During these unprecedented times, author, educator, and consultant Marlene Chism gives a practical tip for business leaders on how to successfully lead their teams and maintain focus. Check out the video below to learn more! (more…)
Leading by the Numbers: What Your Enneagram Says About You as a Leader (Type 6: The Loyalist)
Leading by the Numbers is a nine-part series. Understanding your strengths and weaknesses as a leader is imperative to not only leading others, but also leading yourself effectively. But the make-up of great leaders doesn’t just lay in the balance of the pros and cons scale, it is the amalgamation of intricate character traits and […]
The Power of Neutral
A Motivational Message from Leadership Expert Jim Stovall We have a tendency to think of events or happenings in our lives as either good or bad. Although it’s difficult to do, this should be avoided whenever possible as it is a counterproductive habit. Think of all the events in your life that started out as a […]