Tweet Alex Osborn introduced the brainstorming technique in the 1950’s, touting its ability to enhance creative performance by almost 50% versus individuals working on their own. Here are five steps to ensuring that brainstorming sessions are not only productive, but foster breakthrough ideas. Share context and goals a few days before the meeting. Offering pertinent important information…
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Four Characteristics of Star Employees
Tweet The identification of star employees is essential to every organization’s success. Managers must know who their top performers are for succession planning and mentorship purposes, otherwise they risk losing top talent. If you’re curious to know if you yourself are a top employee, check out these four indicators. Speak-up confidently. Sometimes, employees refrain from…
Four Secrets to Communicating with Millennials in the Workplace
Tweet By 2025, millennials—individuals born between 1980 and 1995, will make up 75% of the U.S. and Canadian workforces1. As thousands of millennials graduate this spring, the fortunate ones will be coming to a workplace near you. Here are four secrets that will help you communicate with them successfully. They communicate needs when you ask….
Three Strikes, You’re Out—Top Interview Deal-Breakers
Tweet This spring, nearly three million college students will graduate with an associate or bachelor’s degree. As many of these graduates embark on their professional careers, it’s critical that they perform at their very best during job interviews. Here are three deal-breakers to avoid at all costs according to expert Human Resource leaders. Trash-talking. Many…