Managers have a tremendous impact on employee satisfaction and retention. In a recent survey, 30 percent of respondents said that they would stay at their current position if they reported to a new manager. That is a high percentage for any type of organization. In part one of this three-part series, we examine leadership skills as they relate to attracting and retaining top talent. Leadership is frequently described as a calling rather than a position earned through promotio

A great conversation can lead to many opportunities, personally and professionally. Whether you’re comfortable with conversation or not, there’s always room for improvement. By refining your conversational skills, you can become a master of any social situation. I In part one of this three-part series, we examine networking success. Networking is great for fostering relationships with leaders in your industry, boosting sales and even finding a perfect asset for your organiza

Putting together the right combination of talented individuals is the key to building a successful team. Ideally, you should be focusing on relative experience, education, and drive. Recruiting highly motivated team players for your organization is easy if you know what to look for in an individual and how to encourage them to perform at their best. In the last of our three-part culture series, we examine how to create a successful team. Highly motivated employees typically h

Employees need to be able to identify the impact of decisions on production, revenue, talent management and customers. By encouraging strategic thinking throughout the organization, you can identify natural leaders in all departments and at all levels. The first step is empowering managers who can then instill strategic thinking in their teams. When this happens, you can effectively utilize the thoughts of your entire organization which will shed new light on all aspects of a

When you hire, do you look specifically for a skilled, engaged individual who is passionate about his or her career and has been successful working in risk management and decision analytics? These individuals who possess highly-sought-after traits are elusive and can be challenging to find and engage in conversation. These passive employment prospects are usually happy with their current position and organization. Most are high achievers in their field working for one of your

The youngest of the Baby Boom generation (born between 1946 and 1964) is turning 51 in 2015 Many are dreaming of retiring but won’t do so until they’re 66 or even older. According to Gallop reports 1 in 10 say they’ll never retire. While some would speculate that a troubled economy and increased financial responsibility are the primary cause of this rise in delayed retirement, there are several other reasons why Baby Boomers are staying in the workforce past the typical retir

As each new generation enters themillenials workforce, current employees and bosses need to adapt to engage and retain employees. With an estimated 40 million Millennials now in the workforce, this group of job seekers is making a profound impact on companies. Elders often view Millennials as narcissistic, but they’re also more educated and diverse than previous generations. Now that Millennials represent the largest percentage of the U.S. workforce, it’s important to pay att

With an estimated 40 million millennials in the workforce, there is no doubt that this generation of job seekers is causing a profound shift in the way that companies attract and retain talent. While millennials are often viewed as a narcissistic generation, they are also viewed as more educated and diverse than previous generations. Now that they are the largest percentage of the U.S. workforce, attention needs to be paid to how they are changing the workforce. Importance of