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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Training Employees to Fill Needed Skills During Hiring Crunch
In the past couple years, there has been a paradigm shift in the job market. Positions that were once easy to hire now seem impossible to fill. And while there isn’t the type of skills gap we’ve seen in the past, the new skills gap is simply not being able to hire talent with necessary […]
Habits to Embrace for Future Gains
While the 1960 book “Psycho-Cybernetics” originally revealed the idea that it takes at least 21 days to form new habits, a more accurate number of days can be attributed to a more recent study by the European Journal of Social Psychology. The study found that it takes on average 66 days for a new behavior […]
Give Your Administrative Professionals the Gift of Development
Today is Administrative Professionals Day! Your administrative team members are the heartbeat of your organization. They are invaluable individuals who are hard to live without. So, be sure to recognize your amazing support staff today! (more…)
The Results Are In: Benefits to Encourage Employees to Upskill
Employers across all industries are realizing the benefits of promoting career advancement and professional growth among their employees. In fact, a LinkedIn study found that 76% of Gen Z workers say learning and development is the key to a successful career, whereas 51% of learning and development professionals cite internal mobility is more of a […]
72% of Companies Prefer to Reskill Employees Over Hiring New Ones
A majority of companies (72%) would rather take the time to reskill current employees for production needs than hire new ones from outside the organization. This is according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. (more…)
Question of the Month: What’s the Best Piece of Leadership Advice You’ve Ever Received?
Over the course of a career, experience and knowledge play an important role in professional development and overall success. However, a major factor in a leader’s acumen is advice they receive from peers, employers, and mentors. So we want to know what’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received. Let us know by answering […]
Motivation in Motion: How to Fight Complacency in Your Organization
One of the biggest issues organizations face is complacency in the workplace. Whether due to bad leadership habits, the absence of competitive spirit, or a lack of goal-oriented productivity, complacency can cause turnover and cost your company money. The biggest cause of complacency is employee disengagement. (more…)
Developing the Next Generation of Leaders
Organizational success begins with having the right people. And while cultivating a core workforce is essential to maintain production, developing leaders within a company to bring the business to next-level success is imperative in the ever-changing business climate. A company’s workforce could have up to five generations working side-by-side; however, by 2024 41% of the […]
Best Leadership Training Topics and Resources
With a focus on succession planning, organizations have built cultures based on professional growth and continued education. And as business evolves, developing the next generation of leaders is key to long-lasting organizational sustainability. Knowing where to begin is the first step in ensuring future success. Check out these leadership training topics and resources to help […]