Even in a decelerating economy, competition for top young talent remains high. To attract these folks, you need to be creative. Your competitors certainly are. Tammy Erickson blogs on Harvard Business some examples of what top companies are offering hot candidates. Here's a sample: ...
One pitch entrepreneurs often hear from VCs and other investors is that they will help you find top talent for your organization. This is only partly true. If you want a CEO or CFO, then, yes, your venture funding partners can help recruit top names. But if...
Wal-Mart doesn't always win when it enters a new market. In business, David can beat Goliath, or at least maintain competitive advantage, by understanding weaknesses inherent in big companies and strengths to be derived from playing smart in your own backyard. The subject of...
Many of us "mature" managers remember being told at the beginning of our work careers that the quickest way to the top was by being "seen and not heard." Seen but not heard does not cut it in today's workplace. Organizations need vital contributions from every employee,...