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When you hire someone, use the information you learned in the hiring process to make your new employee’s on-boarding successful. They should know why they were chosen and how they can best contribute and grow. https://bit.ly/2lJR06H

When diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen from within, you might start your own company. That’s what women in South Korea are doing. South Korea has ‘shown the most progress in advancing female entrepreneurs’. But, it’s not an easy road to choose; being a pioneer means facing hurdles every day and requires the type of grit […]

Hiring someone who will naturally ‘slide into your team’ is not easy. The secret goes beyond the classic interview. Listen here to learn more about knowing what you’re really looking for and how to hire for behaviors that work for your company. http://atthetable-patricklencioni.libsyn.com/episode-2-stop-hiring-the-wrong-people

It’s no secret that advances in technology shape the direction of the world of work and create the most new jobs. However, “Nationwide, most students never have the opportunity to take a coding class.” Wyoming teaches computer science at every grade level. How about in your state?

Just the kind of confirmation that feels good to share – vacation is more than healthy, it has a positive impact on the bottom line! “If you take 11 or more of your vacation days, you are more than 30% more likely to receive a raise.” hashtag#balancedlifehashtag#healthyworkplacehashtag#bestpractices

What makes people more efficient and happier at work? Make it easy for employees to move around the company, have smaller meetings, promote normal work hours and role model cross-department interaction. #employeeengagementhashtag #professionaldevelopment https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/15/upshot/how-to-win-neil-irwin.html

Consider Kaizen, a method for continuous improvement that Toyota credits for its success, for your small business or even your marriage. Great article for busy people. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/25/opinion/gender-marriage-spreadsheet.html

Working longer in life sounds appealing to me for several reasons. This article talks about why later retirement often makes sense, but is risky. Do your research, start planning now and always have a Plan B. #careerdevelopment #planningahead https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/16/business/retirement-layoff-working-longer.html

Layoffs were up by 35% in the beginning of 2019, the highest in a decade (https://cnb.cx/2IcTqUL), so if this is your situation, you are not alone! You’ll find lots of great tips in this article such as talking through it with a neutral party, “telling it as many times as you need in order to […]

Are you involved in helping others find meaningful and fruitful careers? Join me on June 14th for a lively, educational conference from the Maine Career Development Association. Keynote will address “How Your Worldview Affects the Meaning of ‘Career”” More info: http://www.maine-cda.org/annual-conference-2019/2019 Annual MCDA Conference#careerdevelopment#training

Career decision making is complex. One helpful process addressed in this article is to ask yourself critical questions from a future perspective, at least 5 or 10 years out. “Would I feel proud? Will my children feel like I have made good decisions?” #careercounseling #accomplishments