As one of the most influential satirists, poet, playwrights, and novelist of the 19th century, Oscar Wilde had a busy career, though his life only lasted 46 years. Born in Dublin, Ireland, and educated at Trinity College and Magdalen College at Oxford, Wilde’s most famous works include the Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of […]
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Infographic: The Habits of Highly Effective Leaders
From focusing on relationships and empowering employees to sharing credit and learning from mistakes, effective leaders are habitual in their managerial approach. However, without consistent habits, leaders tend to fall short of their professional goals. Created by Online PhD Degrees, “The Habits of Highly Effective Leaders” explores the habits of some of the most influential […]
Focusing on Delegation and Empowerment in the New Year
Success is often measured by the assets you acquire during your career. But for leaders, success is determined by the strength of your greatest assets: your employees. And while top talent may come and go, one thing that should remain constant in your organization is the culture that cultivates and develops employees, regardless of experience […]
Question of the Month: What Are the Top 3 Characteristics Great Leaders Should Possess?
Great leaders may not all be the same, but many posses similar characteristics. From strong vision to great communication to driven to succeed, the best leaders help inspire and motivate a team to be the best they can be. So we want to know what types of characteristics great leaders posses and what is essential […]
Labor Shortage, Employee Turnover, and Benefits Demands Keeping Employers Up at Night
While a majority of U.S. hiring managers feel positive about their company’s hiring outlooks, 85% still expect challenges over the next year with 75% saying it keeps them up at night. This is according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. Pertaining to more general hiring difficulties, hiring managers worry […]
The Great Divide: Utilize This Resource to Close the Hiring Gap
Everyone—employers, employees, policymakers, nonprofit leaders, and educators—plays a role in addressing issues caused by barriers in today’s modern job market. It’s not just individuals’ livelihoods that are at stake. It’s the strength of the overall economy. (more…)
How to Ensure New Year Success
With the remaining weeks left in 2022, we’re officially in the final stretch of the year. Before the calendar switches to 2023, now is the best time to buckle down, tie up loose ends, and review the final needs of you or your organization. So before closing the books on 2022, check out these four […]
TED Talk: Creating a Culture that Brings Out the Best in Employees
Building a strong culture at an organization is key to recruiting and retaining top talent. And now more than ever, employees feel emboldened to not leave their passions and values at home, but to work somewhere that aligns with their beliefs. In his TED Talk, leadership expert Chris White explains three ways to create a […]
The Results Are In: Types of Company Holiday Parties
The holiday season is upon us, and as we head into the final two weeks of the year, organizations across the world will gather to celebrate the many accomplishments of 2022 during their annual holiday parties. (more…)
82% of Companies Plan to Continue Remote Work
Impacted by the current labor shortage, 82% of U.S. hiring managers at companies where employees worked remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic say they are planning to allow staff to continue their duties offsite. (more…)