News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
It is important for an HR professional to know how to effectively resolve conflict in order to keep a business running smoothly. Ongoing conflict can lead to disgruntled employees and a loss of productivity in the workplace. There are a few key steps that HR professionals can take to identify conflict and resolve it in […]
Millennials are making their mark in the workforce, and, along with their enthusiasm and expertise, they are bringing a new set of challenges for employers. These changing demands of the workforce have given rise to the relatively new concept of ‘employee experience’. This is all about investing time, money, and resources to strengthen employee relationships and […]
Succession Planning for SMBs: What to do When Your Top People Move On In the latest episode from the CPSA Recruitment and Talent show, guest Ashley Kirkland, Strategic Account Sales Manager at sage People, offers her insights into ways companies can develop Sales-focused execs. Ashley and host Kevin W. Grossman consider the initial considerations for HR and sales managers […]
If your business is expanding and sending employees overseas, it may be time to hire a global mobility manager… The business landscape is global – and organisations of every shape and size are contributing to a growing trend of international expansion which sees employees moved to every corner of the globe. This level of global […]
How to Develop Leaders and Bring Through the Next Generation of Sales Talent In the latest episode from the CPSA Recruitment and Talent show guest Kristen Harcourt offers insights into ways companies can develop Sales-focused execs. Kristen and host Kevin W. Grossman consider what truly motivates salespeople today in small businesses, what metrics should be considered […]
No one plants a seed expecting a tree to grow overnight. Trees need water, sun, soil and time to grow. Yet some companies expect new employees to grow without giving them the time or resources they need. More than a third of companies do not have a structured onboarding process. Without realizing it, these […]
The Importance of Rewarding Top Performers in SMBs In the latest episode from the CPSA Recruitment and Talent show guest Kim Benedict, CEO and Co-Founder of TalentMinded, offers insights into the importance of rewards and recognition for salespeople in SMBs today. Kim and host Kevin W. Grossman consider what truly motivates salespeople today in small businesses, […]
“Oh my goodness! He’s so nasty, what a pervert, I was so creeped out,…” was just some of the water cooler commentary I would hear about one supervisor I worked with many years ago. I was mildly curious about what he had done or said to garner such consternation from our female employees but mostly […]
How to Get the Best From Your Employees In business, there is one simple fact that will always be true: you wouldn’t be able to accomplish even a fraction of what you’ve set out to without a hardworking team of employees by your side. Your vision can be as objectively strong as you want, your […]
Onboarding: What’s Needed to Successfully Onboard Sale-Focused Pros in Small Businesses In the latest episode of the CPSA Recruitment and Talent podcast, Kevin W. Grossman and John Hirth discuss ways to successfully onboard new salespeople into SMBs and start-ups. We’ll consider why employers should get salespeople off on the right foot and three things that […]