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What were two words you heard more about in 2011 than any other year? Social Media? Yes. But also, Company Culture. I remember a couple of years ago when I first started job hunting I rarely thought to ask about company culture. I just wanted a job where I could learn a lot and grow my career. While this is still the case this “company culture” term is now known all over Fortune 500 companies and more. This is now the deciding factor when people are seeking employment. People will take less money for a better culture.
2011 was also the year that people wanted to be happy. They didn’t need the six figure income anymore to be happy, because it wasn’t worth the ulcers, missing family time, and gray hair. People quit companies and did what they were passionate about. I heard from countless people this year while interviewing that they were leaving “Corporate America” to do something they were passionate about. They didn’t want the stress and money; they wanted to make a difference. It was inspiring and motivating as an employer, people were finally starting to do what they wanted. Continue reading →
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The start of a New Year is always a great time to think about the future. Do you have a plan for recruiting, training, and developing employees? Have you defined your company culture and created a plan for implementation? If so, you are ahead of the game–and you are following a path that successful organizations like Apple, Amazon.com, and Disney have blazed. Like many companies, if you don’t have a defined plan, you can start by answering these three questions: Continue reading →
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The state of the economy, and particularly the high unemployment rate we are experiencing, certainly tilts the hiring process in favor of businesses.
There is a multitude of talent available right now–including millions of potential employees boasting exquisite credentials and years of experience. At first glance, the idea of hiring an experienced candidate seems like a no-brainer–particularly because the opportunity to bring in such talent for lower-level positions is rare. Continue reading →
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With the recent passing of Steve Jobs, there has been an intense spotlight focused on both the man and the company he built. And while much of the attention has rightfully been
focused on Jobs’ passion and creativity, as well as the remarkable period of innovation he presided over, there is another factor that has flown somewhat under the radar.That factor is the critical role that company culture played in Apple’s success. Continue reading →
This blog was originally posted and featured on FastCompany.com. The original post can be found here: People Magnet Lessons / BY FC EXPERT BLOGGER JULIE MORELAND Wed Oct 5, 2011
The NFL kicked off last month, captivating millions of Americans, as it does every year. The NFL is more than just entertainment, however–in fact, business owners can learn valuable lessons if they pay attention. If you watch the games, you know how committed each player is to his team. They are willing to endure tremendous amounts of physical discomfort in order to get a win–and more importantly, to ensure that they get to keep their job with their team. Continue reading →
