Every retailer knows holiday sales can make or break your entire year. But for many, a selling strategy focuses simply on having the right products on the shelves. In today’s retail environment that just isn’t enough to draw a consumer into a store when online shopping can be so much easier. Winning retailers instead focus...
Emerging technologies mean the “war for talent” has never been more ferocious. The candidate pool is growing but the number of people who possess raw, natural talent remains small and elusive. Only those who take steps to identify talent both within and outside of their organizations will stay ahead of the competition and thrive in...
“You choose your positive attitude every day,” says Kesha Harris, flashing her heartwarming smile. “Be happy so you can be productive. Be happy so you can build better relationships.” When you talk to Kesha, you can’t help but share her smile as her warm, positive energy hangs from every word. She thrives building unforgettable experiences...
What is emotional intelligence in the workplace? At work or in life, emotional intelligence (E.I.) refers to assigning the right label to the right emotion for both yourself and others. When you correctly identify your emotional state as well empathize with others’, you form meaningful and rich dialog with individuals in your life. Increasing amount...
Corey Archer, Healthcare Business Consultant at Talent Plus®, had the chance to attend the ASHHRA 2019 Conference in Chicago. Here’s what he heard in conversations he had, and the ways in which Talent Plus can offer help. I had an amazing time speaking with human capital leaders in healthcare at #ASHHRA19. This year, many of...
This summer, Talent Plus ® consultants have been busy attending healthcare conferences from sunny San Diego to Washington D.C. and everywhere in between. Because we know not everyone can be everywhere at once, we summed up the top trends we heard from leaders in the healthcare industry. These are our takeaways from conferences including the...
This post is part of the 30 Years, 30 Stories series celebrating our rich history through the eyes of our employees and clients. We’re proud to present local and international stories powered by science—and driven by people—spanning three decades. On a muggy summer evening in 1989, Sandy Maxwell let out a long, thoughtful breath. She...
When the need for a performance improvement plan (PIP) arises, it is important to look at the underlying factors. The root-cause of the situation may not be as easy as “performance.” Instead, it may begin at the onset of the individual’s tenure. Three basic steps exist to a strong performance improvement plan: Has the team...
Until now, tracking growth and development in employees has been a challenge. That’s why we built TalentMine, your talent “fitness tracker.” TalentMine is a single platform for employees and managers alike to identify and develop strengths. Everyone learns about themselves, their roles and their talents. Then, they can collaborate with team members and managers to...
The candidate experience is an area garnering significant attention. In most cases, a great candidate experience boils down to communicating to candidates about the selection process and where they stand. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) should provide an easy and automated method for managing candidates throughout the hiring process. Your candidate experience should not only be...
