Many hiring managers read resumes very quickly. They want a general idea of the applicant’s background and skills. Often, they accept that this quick overview is enough for the first round of decisions – they leave deeper questions for the interview process.  Reviewing resumes too quickly, however, means that a hiring manager may skip over… Read more »

Watching a company grow can be exciting, especially when your own hard work contributes to the expansion. The decision to add to your team is crucial to that continued growth, as well as to your team’s ability to learn and adapt to changing economic, industry, and customer concerns.   It may be time to add new… Read more »

The departure of a team member is inevitable. Even companies with low turnover see their staff members occasionally leave the team for various reasons. When a staff member announces they’ll be leaving, it’s critical to have a plan in place to cover the key aspects of their work and to replace them with a qualified… Read more »

Every company faces employee turnover, as well as the occasional morale issue. Without a clear perspective on these problems, it can be difficult to know when turnover or sagging motivation is simply part of the natural cycle of business, or if they point to a larger problem within your organization. And without this perspective, it… Read more »