How Employees Can Professionally Share About Their Organization on Social Media (And Why They Should)
The marketing department is not the only news resource available to businesses, that want to foster a positive reputation online, and offline. Increasingly corporations are investing in training and policies that encourage employees to share positive aspects of the organization, on their professional social media networks. Word of mouth advertising and promoting the image of […]
Thinking of Returning to Work After Retirement? 5 Preparatory Tips to Get You Started
In unprecedented numbers, seniors who have previously retired are returning to the workforce. There are many reasons that skilled professionals re-enter the labor market, either in a previous role they held, or by transitioning into a new profession that capitalizes on their transferrable job skills. A new term has been coined for Baby Boomers returning […]
Why It Can Be “Lonely at the Top” for Executives
A German philosopher named Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) wrote ‘’Auf der Höhe muss es einsam sein,” which in reference to power and leadership, roughly translated to “at that height it must be lonely”. It is something that many senior executives experience and realize, after working decades to find themselves at the top of their career. What […]
How Can SaaS Executives Navigate Change Using SCRUM Methods?
No other industry innovates, changes and redefines itself as quickly as the technology sector. Software as a services (SaaS) businesses are challenged with multiple aspects of remaining competitive on a global scale. That means recruiting and hiring top talent, and fostering a culture of creativity and ingenuity to be successful. Technology firms are increasing seeking […]
5 Leadership Tips for Female Executives in the Technology Sector
An insightful article appeared in the New York Times, in July 2017, titled “Why Women Aren’t CEO’s According to Women Who Almost Were,” by Susan Chira. Almost seventy years after women began to contribute worldwide in a variety of manufacturing, service and administrative roles for business, there is still a very apparent and difficult glass ceiling, particularly […]
Why Some of the Most Innovative Organizations Foster a Culture of ‘Whistle Blowing’
Whenever we hear of a classic case of an employee, or even a media professional, sharing sensitive news from within their organization, we have a negative emotional reaction to their actions. There is something innately natural about wanting to present positive news or communication, and a significant reluctance (and sometimes fear) to share negative, but […]
Strategy and Learning: 5 Innovative Podcasts for C-Level Executives
To stay on top of international business, marketing and technology, C-Level executives can be found gleaning information and insights from online resources, and books. While there is no replacement for keeping up with peers on reading for strategy and creative ideas in leadership and business, podcasts have simplified the process. An executive with little time […]
How to Brand Your Business Online to Recruit Top Talent
What if we told you, that in most industries (including the highly competitive technology sector), that successful recruitment hinges strongly on effective branding of the corporate culture? In previous decades, the investment in branding the corporate persona was substantial. When you bought a product or service, you knew more about the people and the vision […]
Overcoming Challenges of Corporate Executive Recruiting
Finding the ‘right fit’ for a team is never more important, than when an organization is looking to replace an established long-term executive. The loss of an experienced leader in any department, can quickly impact culture, productivity and the efficacy of the team. One of the biggest challenges for organizations is not hiring within entry-level […]
