Some people say that there is no right or wrong way to do something but in this case, ZMV disagrees. Delivering bad news at work is a hard task. In order to achieve the best possible outcome, one should follow a process that ensures direct messaging delivered with compassion and patience. No matter your role, … Read More
They say an entrepreneur is twice as likely to succeed with a mentor in the first year of business and seventy percent more likely to succeed after five years. That being said, why not adapt the same ideology for employees? Having ongoing employee coaches is a workplace trend that is catching on and paying off. … Read More
In 1997 McKinsey & Company coined the term “the war for talent” to describe the increasingly competitive corporate landscape for recruiting and retaining talented employees – and that was in 1997! Finding, developing and maintain talent in today’s marketplace takes a modern HR approach to create and maintain engaging employee experiences. Let’s explore some simple … Read More
Those that know me can attest that I am not a recruiter and in no way am I proficient in talent acquisition undertakings. That said, I have the pleasure to often partner closely with recruiters, sourcers and all manner of talent acquisition professionals. Lately I’ve noticed a tremendous shift in the way candidates learn of … Read More
More and more Fortune 500 companies like JPMorgan Chase & Co. are raising their employees’ wages. They publicly claim that a pay increase is the “right thing to do” because American wages have gone nowhere for too long. While I couldn’t agree more, it’s also the right thing for all companies to regularly review employees … Read More
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Understanding Cultural Fit Forbes Magazine, Harvard Business Review, the Globe and a slew of other well known sources for reliable business news have been writing a lot about cultural fit. Cultural fit deals with how well one fits in with the culture of the organization they work for. Characteristics like language, work ethic, vision and … Read More
An initial public offering (IPO) is the first sale of stock by a private company to the public. IPOs are often issued by smaller, younger companies seeking the capital to expand, but can also be done by large privately-owned companies looking to become publicly traded. For many chief financial officers, directing an initial public offering … Read More
Most people are far more creative than they give themselves credit for. Many people underestimate their ideas because they assume they’re too simple and not as elaborate or as well thought out as they need to be. They also have a fear of rejection and workplace vulnerability. As an employer, you may understand how valuable … Read More