The PwC Saratoga’s 2012/2013 US Human Capital Effectiveness Report announces: “As the US economy slowly recovers from recession, several challenges are emerging for HR. Hiring is trending upward, but productivity is declining. The employment uptick has brought higher voluntary turnover …
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We’ve been getting requests from readers for more strategies to prevent getting fired. Here are four more to keep in your back pocket. Be Hard to Replace You should build up a unique set of skills and take ultra-specific training …
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While writing my new book Blind Spots: The 10 Business Myths You Can’t Afford to Believe on Your New Path to Success, I met a guy named Sebastian. Sebastian told me that he had worked as an activity director at …
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A steady economy is still a long way off and, truth be told, this may just be the new normal. Good economy or not, at some point in your career, you’ll probably have to downsize your team by going through …
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Many people don’t realize that industry downsizing will affect their jobs until it’s too late. The answer? Even if your position seems secure, be vigilant and proactive. Plan Ahead One key question to ask yourself is if there have been …
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On this blog, we talk a lot about how to reach your full potential as a leader. One of the most important things you can do along these lines is to cope productively and bounce back from failure.
