The challenges recruiters face in sourcing and hiring the best talent is daunting, to say the least. Sometimes they feel like a cloud of uncertainty hangs over their heads – uncertainty about the availability of qualified talent, uncertainty about their ability to attract them in a competitive market, uncertainty about their future talent needs and […]
With literally thousands of assessments available, it is hard to know which to trust, how to use them, and how to evaluate the value of their data. Many personality and style indicators are popular for insight on employee differences and learning how leaders and team members can adapt to various styles for more effective relationships. […]
Advance Your Organization’s Success in 2017 – Implement EQ10! 10 Top Talent Strategies that Leverage “Engagement Intelligence” Video In part one of Keep Your Keepers we covered fundamentals of integrated talent management and engagement. In part two we present the 10 winning talent strategies for success in any organization. Extensive research has demonstrated that when […]
Build a Foundation of Integrated Talent Management that Drives Engagement! Video As we embark on a promising new year, organizations are positioning talent strategies to meet their business goals. Regardless of the industry, achieving alignment of talent goals with business objectives is essential for strategic and organizational success. Foundational to effective talent management is an […]
Talent decision analytics pay off across every business metric! No industry is more disciplined in analyzing data relevant to investments than are Private Equity firms. Their financial, operational and market analyses are comprehensive and rigorous to ensure the best investment decisions for their investors and portfolio companies. On the other hand, evaluation of leadership, organization […]
Talent decision analytics pay off across every business metric! By Sheryl Dawson, CEO Dawson Consulting Group No function is more disciplined in analyzing data relevant to business success than business development. Their financial, operational and market analyses are comprehensive and rigorous to ensure the best investment decisions for their investors. On the other hand, evaluation […]
Who does not enjoy taking behavioral personality assessments to better understand themselves? We are infinitely interested in who we are, how we interact with others and just what makes us tick! The problem is, most assessments measure a very narrow set of traits. Many common psychological and behavioral assessments look primarily at personality traits. For instance, Myers Briggs […]
A WIN-WIN Strategy for Leadership Development Organizations have been utilizing the 9-box approach to succession planning for many years, yet the challenge of measuring potential is often very subjective and based on who knows whom! Organizations have sought to reduce the impact of the “halo effect” or “fair-haired” syndrome by developing leadership competency models and […]
Harrison Assessments Is improving engagement and retention a top priority in your organization? An analytics system that facilitates better hiring and promotion decisions at every level and enables leaders to more effectively onboard, coach and mentor their employees can dramatically impact your results. At the same time, preparing your talent to advance requires effective behavioral […]
Is your Board and executive team developing human capital strategies to gain competitive advantage and accelerate their business goals? Is your organization seeking new ways to positively impact engagement and retention? If so, they are not alone! Deloitte Consulting and Bersin identifies three primary areas of strategic focus in their Global Human Capital Trends report: […]
November 11 proved we love our Veterans! There were many stories shared of heroes who humbly said they were just doing their jobs, like the heroic story from the Battle of Iwo Jima, of Hershel “Woody” Williams, the oldest living Medal of Honor recipient at 92. He only knocked out seven concrete enemy pillboxes and […]
Blog Series Read Part 1 Read Part 2 Outplacement Is an Investment in Recruiting & Retention Part 3: The new worker/employer value proposition is mutual affection The new worker/employer contract is the ultimate rationale for offering effective outplacement services.
The 2015 annual Global Leadership Summit was phenomenal; broadcast to 300+ US locations, then to 120 countries it will reach 240,000 participants worldwide. While this was my first year to attend, I won’t miss another! The schedule was filled with incredible renowned leaders who spoke from experience and from the heart. The lessons shared were […]
Blog Series Read Part 1 Outplacement Is an Investment in Recruiting & Retention Part 2: Ex-employees are alumni … a reservoir of goodwill The outplacement industry has consolidated and created innovative, enabling technologies to deliver services more efficiently and globally, however, like other talent management technological enablers, these innovations cannot replace the need for effective […]
Blog Series Outplacement Is an Investment in Recruiting & Retention Part 1: Employee treatment during layoffs is just one text away from going viral! Since the 1960s, outplacement has benefited millions of transitioning employees. By providing effective outplacement services their former organizations reaped tangible economic benefits. Those same benefits, both for employees and organizations, are […]
Organizational change is often driven by the economy Economic downturns, mergers, reorganizations, natural disasters, war, disruptive global and workforce trends, technological change, and industry upheavals impact organizations and their employees at the visceral level. (View Economic Drivers Video) Organizations like to focus on the positive when developing strategic plans based on the best business and […]
The ticker tape parade in NYC last Friday was a well-deserved home coming celebration for our USA Women’s World Cup Soccer champions. Their amazing win against defending champion Japan on July 5 was a climatic burst of electrifying fireworks for our national holiday weekend celebration. After waiting 16 years to bring the trophy home again, […]
Sheryl Dawson, CEO of Dawson Consulting Group, is speaking at Beyond 50 Conference for ALL Women sponsored by the Texas Women in Business and the Texas Governor’s Commission for Women on August 23rd at Austin Community College’s Eastview Campus. Dawson will share her expertise in job search and career transition to help women who are […]
Katie Brewer, senior policy analyst for the American Nurses Association, shares insights into nursing as a career and its impact on the future of health care in the US. An extremely diverse career field, nursing offers opportunities in direct patient care in facilities and homes, public health and wellness, education, research, public policy and many […]
Janet Bray is Executive Director of the Association for Career and Technical Education, the largest national education association dedicated to preparing youth and adults for careers. Janet shares how CTE impacts over 50 million students in secondary and post secondary schools and provides employers with qualified employees. She discusses: the hottest careers; the knowledge and skills required in […]