Introducing the 27 Challenges Managers Face
Over the last 20 years, RainmakerThinking has asked hundreds of thousands of managers in organizations of all shapes and sizes, “What are the most difficult challenges you face when it comes to managing people?” Regardless of industry or job title, managers cite the same core issues: More than 90 percent of responses over the years refer to the same 27 challenges.
We Want You to Get the Job!
Background check companies want to deliver complete and accurate reports to allow the employers that contract with them to make informed decisions and place people in jobs best suited to their skills and backgrounds.
How to Make Training Stick? Keys to Effective Follow-Up
Instead of trying to apply hundreds of things learned in a training session, it’s most effective to hone in on one or two behaviors or skills and guide employees in repeating them daily in many situations for incremental success.
Workplace Strategy: Personal Preference vs. Organization Effectiveness
As highly personalized assigned workstations give way to more shared activity areas, there is a real fear by the workforce that personal preference is slipping away. This perceived deemphasizing of the value of the individual can signal the demise of established values and expectations such as hard work and the dedication that traditionally are rewarded with high walls and doors.
Tips for Communicating with Recruiters to Land an Interview
As you advance your career, you may be running into more executive search firms, agencies, and headhunters than ever before. That’s why it’s crucial to understand how external recruiters operate and how to avoid misunderstandings during the hiring process.
Professional Development for New Leaders at Microchip
The greatest challenge for a new leader at Microchip is transitioning from being technically proficient to being adept at managing business results and people. To help in this transition, the Microchip Learning Center (MLC) implemented the Professional Development for New Leaders Program.
Everyday Innovation: Everyone, Every Moment, Every Type
Everyday Innovation occurs when everyone in an organization is actively and continuously supported, encouraged, and contributing toward the generation and implementation of new ideas and innovations of all types, from small to transformational, to improve our organizations and our world.
10 Simple Principles from “SHOW YOUR WORK!”
“Show Your Work!” is about why generosity trumps genius. It’s about being findable, about using the network instead of wasting time “networking.” It’s not self-promotion, it’s self-discovery—letting others into your process, then letting them steal from you.
2014 Ttv Winners
LRN's "Diversity and Discrimination in Hiring Practices: The Chosen One" was voted the No. 1 Top Training Video at a special awards ceremony at Buddy Guy’s Legends Club in Chicago.
4 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Sexual Harassment Training Program
Training should stress the importance of harassment policies, as well as the benefits of a respectful work environment. Training also should emphasize how minor instances of harassment can lead to significant consequences. Employees should be able to recognize and report these occurrences to prevent situations from escalating into something more serious.