Most people have this idea that the hiring process is a one-way street, with the anxious job-seeker doing their best to impress the person interviewing them. Given the economy over the last decade, it was certainly an employer’s market, so that view of the process is understandable. Understandable? Yes. Entirely accurate? No. Your corporate culture… Read more »
Research indicates that the best managers rely on simple tactics and basic interpersonal skills to succeed at what they do – not gimmicks, tricks, or fads. If you are looking for simple ways to improve the way you manage, regardless of the context, here are a few strategies worth trying. Play to the Strengths of… Read more »
The words SAP Consultant and travel have a certain way of finding themselves in the same sentence. It’s a fact of this career choice. Being an SAP Consultant can be one of the most rewarding, challenging, and demanding careers – all at the same time. A hidden truth is the travel lifestyle equally comes with… Read more »
Finding a new job can seem like a daunting, time-consuming task, but now, there are several ways that technology is making it easier to find a job regardless of where you live. As most of our candidates are in the IT field, here some ways that these candidates stay current with technology: Create an online… Read more »
Looking to enhance your project management skills for clients or internal business partners? Here are five skills you need to become the rock star project manager that everyone wants on his or her team: Cost Management In order to succeed in cost management, MindTools suggests being systematic in terms of estimating, budgeting and controlling. This… Read more »
Using a System Integrator Larger or more complex implementations often require a system integrator (SI); the SI brings skills and training in vendor-specific technologies that can help move your project quickly and efficiently towards its goal. However, utilizing a team completely developed by a SI may not be in your best interest. SI’s don’t often… Read more »
Whether you have been CEO for 30 years or just began your startup last month, every leader needs to embrace the concept of life-long learning. Just as employees experience boosts in productivity and performance from training courses, leaders can benefit from building stronger skills. While attending night or weekend classes to obtain an MBA or… Read more »
Conflict is inevitable, and your business is not immune to its effects. Unsettled conflicts can have a strong impact on the efficiency of your employees and the company culture. Michael Lazan, Sr. VP of Organizational Services at Arbinger noted that conflict can result in real cash losses, low ROIs for labor, and impaired decision-making. While… Read more »
Getting the jump on a successful 2017 means filling that empty position, kick-starting that project you’ve been putting off, and accessing experts who can provide support to your staff. The holidays tend to be a slow time for hiring, but that translates into a better applicant pool for enterprising employers. Angling for Winners The rapid… Read more »
Forrester’s 2017 cloud computing trends report highlights some big moves for business. The company is predicting that the value of the global public cloud market will reach $146 billion in 2017. A number of businesses are already capitalizing on cloud technologies, saving time and money while increasing process and workflow efficiencies. Forrester forecasts that these… Read more »