Besides the fact I can’t stand this cliché, it is naive, unrealistic, and absurd. It is an unreasonable notion of optimism and goal setting. If you’re actually shooting for the moon you should probably know we’ve only ever put...
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People quit their jobs all the time. Even the talented, subject matter experts, and innately driven with an uncanny work ethic leave their jobs everyday. What’s the deal then? Money talks, but employees walk. The assumption...
You’ve likely heard this phrase before, and yet, it is interesting how many people still think and behave in a way that doesn’t serve their goals, aspirations, and intended impact. Consider: • You have a business whose...
For those who have seen Terminator 2, you can appreciate why the world in that movie was better off without Cyberdyne Systems. While technology has so much to offer in the world of recruiting, humans are still invaluable in the...
Among the all time great organizational behavior books are Patrick Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team; and it’s companion field guide, Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team. What makes the combination of these...
Above is a snapshot, from the Baltimore Business Journal BPTW survey, of how eQ's position on putting employees first stacks up against other organizations in Baltimore. A stocked liquor cabinet is not the crowning...
By now, chances are you may have heard about The New York Times front page, Sunday edition exposé about what a horrible place to work Amazon can be. I love Amazon … or, I should say, I love being able to buy my Peet’s coffee...
There are many tools out there to help to increase efficiency in a corporate recruiting department, but kick-ass employee referral programs are definitely at the top of my list. Prior to joining entreQuest, I worked as a...
There’s always quite a lot being said about the importance of body language in interviews and interactions with potential employers. Things like: match their body language, stand up straight/don’t slouch, and smile constantly....
