Recent and relevant business articles on leadership, hiring and talent management.
Introverts Make Better Bosses?
This Harvard Business Review article, published in the December 2010 edition, looks at why introverts may actually make better bosses, in certain situations. It’s common knowledge, the article states, that extroverts make good leaders, but in some cases, introverts can inspire confidence and encourage motivation among their employees. >>READ
How to Battle Turnover
Establishing and maintaining a low turnover rate is a coveted thing. But it’s not some magic formula, according to this article in Human Resource Executive Online. There are lots of ways, many of them simple and straightforward, to address employee turnover and to decrease your company’s turnover rate. >>READ
Manage Resumes Like a Recruiter
When a job posting garners 50, 100 or even more responses from eager hopefuls, wading through the sea of resumes, cover letters and references can seem overwhelming. This article in Workforce Management looks at how the experts – recruiters – manage resumes, and what they look for to trim down the list and get to the best candidates. >>READ
Overqualified? Don’t Rule Them Out
This topic is so popular, we’re seeing it all over the place. The common belief is that an overqualified worker will, in short order, leave your company for a better job the minute one becomes available. But according to this article in Human Resource Executive Online, and this video from Forbes, that’s not necessarily true. Hiring someone deemed “overqualified” could, in the right circumstance, prove to be a good move for your company. >>READ >>WATCH
Business Tips from… Donald Trump?
Just because he has a show called “Celebrity Apprentice” doesn’t mean you should rule out his business tips. At least, that’s what Shaun Rein says in this piece on Donald Trump in Forbes. Trump is a master self-marketer, Rein writes, and business leaders would benefit from learning from him. >>READ
What Are Your Employees Saying on Facebook?
According to a study by Proofpoint Inc., about 20 percent of companies surveyed have disciplined an employee for violating the company’s social network policies. The days of complaining on the phone or in a letter are gone; with sites like Facebook, employees are airing their grievances in public. This article in Workforce Management looks at how companies are grappling with social media commentary. >>READ
Stephanie Klein selected to write for Denver Business Journal again
We’re pleased to let you know Stephanie has been asked to continue her bi-monthly column for the Denver Business Journal in 2011. Look for her first column, which tackles employer and job-seeker issues, in February. If you missed her December 31 column, “Re-think your hiring practices in the new year,” click here.
Promote Wellness in Your Workplace
We’re seeing news about them everywhere: wellness programs. And for good reason – experts, like the ones cited in this Inc. article, report that wellness programs improve employee productivity, well-being and mood. They also reduce long-term absenteeism and improve health, which translates into lower healthcare costs for you. Still wondering why you should institute one at your company?