By: Edwin Ebreo I always talk about this with my daughters. I encourage them to be assertive in their communications because assertive people posses distinct advantage over those who Are not. I see evidence of it everyday. Assertive people get to go after what they want and because they do, they are most likely to…
Why do organizations strive for happier, more engaged employees? There has been a multitude of extensive research and studies on why Employee Engagement is important but HR practitioners and business leaders are perplexed that despite Happy Fridays and other gimmicks instituted in the workplace, people are still disengaged and are clawing their way to performance…
Traditional recruiting approaches are slowly becoming obsolete as the information age picks up steam. Times are changing and we cannot sit idly by as it passes by us. Recruiting used to be as easy as posting a job opening in a leading broadsheet. Now, things are a little bit more complicated. Employers compete over who…
Being in an interview can be a daunting task, there are a lot of things that you need to take in to consideration. What you wear, how you answer the questions, the words you will use in order to present yourself as the right fit for the job. But what a lot of applicants overlook…
Communication is the cornerstone upon which success is founded upon. It is firmly rooted in our desire to socialize and make connections. However, we take it for granted so much nowadays that we forget what it really is all about. Good communication means more than just opening your mouth or writing and using your words…
It is no secret that a properly written job description is the first step towards organizational excellence. Not only does it explicitly spell out the responsibilities and expectations from a prospective employee, it also lays out what the employee can expect from the post. A basic job description has the following parts: A short paragraph…
First impressions matter and that is the reason why people spend so much time and money developing their wardrobes and trying out new styles, what to wear. First impressions matter. The way you look and carry yourself create an impact on people you work and interact with in any setting. And as studies have shown,…
Training is done with improvement and development in mind. If it is done just for the sake of doing it, it is nothing more than wasted time, money, and effort. Do not fall into this trap. Only avail of training with specific objectives in mind. Most important of all, follow through. It is nothing without application and…
Train the workforce! But not too much Training in the workplace is of the utmost importance. It exposes your employees to new ideas and new avenues of thought. Kind of like a computer or app update, it makes them better; more efficient. A lot of companies spend a lot of money in training, keeping their…
Team building activities are all the rage nowadays. It seems like every company hosts one every year. But what is it exactly? Do you just play games and do some socializing? Is it a company-paid vacation? People are seeing the value of a well-oiled organization and slowly, these activities are becoming yearly staples for companies…
