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Workplace Development I: Closing the Skills Gap

There’s a skills gap problem in the US today, one that affects employers across industries. As a result, many companies are challenged when it comes to finding the people they need. In fact,…

5 Ways to Prep for a Video Interview

If you’re interviewing for jobs in Grand Rapids, the process might be a bit different than what you’re used to with phone screens and video interviews. While phone screens have been a part of the…

Zoom Call Rule #1: Mute Yourself If You Aren’t Speaking

Many people are working from home, making remote and Zoom calls a key part of their day. However, there are some dos and don’ts for using this technology in a professional way. The most important…

Tips for Flawless Virtual Team Huddles

During this chaotic time, it’s critical to keep morale and transparency up so that your people stay focused, motivated, and engaged. That’s where the virtual team huddle comes in. This is…

Have We Come to an Era of Virtual Handshakes Only?

Even when life goes back to normal once the COVID-19 crisis is over, there are some practices that shouldn’t be resurrected. The handshake might be one of them. While this virus has wreaked havoc…

Leadership Trends: Start Asking Why

As a leader, it can feel like you’re supposed to have all the answers. But did you ever take a step back and start asking questions, specifically “why”? If not, then now’s the time to…

Leadership Trends: Be Outcentric, Not Egocentric

Your hiring needs are probably far different than they were just a few years ago. There are varying skills and abilities that are critical now that weren’t even on your radar back then. Likewise,…

Leadership Trends: Be an “Agent of Change”

From new technology to a younger workforce to higher costs, change is a constant in the world of business. But it doesn’t have to always be challenging. In fact, you can leverage its power by…

Maneuvering Your Job Search Through COVID-19

Right now times are very uncertain, very stressful and even a bit frightening. The COVID-19 outbreak has not only caused a health crisis but an economic crisis, as well. In a matter of days, millions…

Leadership Trends: Investing in Human Capital

With the cost of healthcare, salary, and other expenses, your employees are expensive. But as the saying goes, they’re also your most valuable asset. Their combined knowledge, skills and abilities…

Put Your Happiness at the Forefront of This Year

You deserve to be happy. But sometimes, job duties, responsibilities, and life, in general, can get in the way. If this sounds all-too-familiar, then there is good news. The New Year is an…

Invest in Your Employees Personal & Professional Growth

When you have top-performing people on your team, you want to retain them. One of the best ways to do that is by investing in them. This means putting time, effort, and resources into their…

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