Checkmate! The Secret to Strategic Talent Management
November 17th, 2012 by Michael Page
Much like playing a game of chess, effective leaders need to be strategic. Now you might be asking yourself, what exactly does it take to be a strategic leader? Well, a recent article from Inc.com written by Paul Schoemaker presents the Six Habits of True Strategic Thinkers. These habits include: • Anticipate future market and industry trendsRead More
How Global Giant AECOM Develops Smart Engineers into Solid Leaders
September 22nd, 2012 by Michael Page
Developing leadership capabilities are essential to ensure focus on the short-term and long-term health of any organization. Effective leadership development enables companies to react quickly to change and to endure in difficult times. A Fortune 500 company and global provider of professional, technical, and management services, AECOM serve clients in over 100 countries. They developedRead More
Common Courtesy is Charismatic! by Deiric McCann
August 30th, 2012 by Michael Page
Common courtesy is so uncommon that it’s actually charismatic! In the research for ‘Leadership Charisma’ we surveyed almost 400,000 employees worldwide to see what charismatic leaders did that engaged those who worked for them to be so much more productive. There were lots of factors – one of those was common courtesy. What’s clear fromRead More
5 Tips for Creating a Team Building Culture at Work
July 19th, 2012 by Michael Page
5 Tips for Creating a Team Building Culture at Work Creating a team-building culture starts with individual, engaged employees. Engaged employees are happier at work, get more done, and routinely go above and beyond their job descriptions. They also encourage other employees to be more engaged and productive. Most importantly, these employees are proud toRead More
Would You Hire Someone with a Criminal Record?
June 1st, 2012 by Michael Page
Would You Hire Someone with a Criminal Record? April 25th 2012 saw a shocking announcement that will affect the careers of millions of workers. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a new Enforcement Guidance on criminal background checks. Despite heavy concerns from the Chamber of Commerce and background check industry professionals, the new guidanceRead More
Want to hire the best? 2 Reasons Why Interviews Aren’t Enough
April 29th, 2012 by Michael Page
How do you know if your new-hire has the suitable skills, intelligence and attitude to perform on the job? A recent article from Forbes, titled “Stop Being Deceived by Interviews When You’re Hiring,” was spot on in addressing this issue.
Start Engaging and Motivating Your Employees Today!
March 29th, 2012 by Michael Page
Companies have made significant cuts, which almost certainly weigh heavily on those employees who remain. To get the job done, companies rely on a core group of employees whom they trust and believe in. How can you keep these people motivated and engaged to perform – and for how long?
3 Steps to Creating A Healthy Work Environment
January 17th, 2012 by Michael Page
Creating a healthy work environment keeps our key people engaged and loyal in an era when we’re demanding they do more with less.
10 Tips to Help Manage High Performers with Difficult Personalities
December 17th, 2011 by Michael Page
Managing high performers with difficult personalities is one of the greatest managerial challenges that leaders face. We see it all the time across every industry and function.
Create a Culture of Engagement
November 17th, 2011 by Michael Page
This month we focus on engagement and its impact on the bottom line. Did you know that disengaged employees are 53% less productive than their engaged counterparts? Do you know who is engaged and who isn’t? How can you tell?