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How design thinking can transform HR practices
Leading organizations such as Apple, Procter and Gamble, and Airbnb have been using design thinking to develop innovative, user-centered products and services, and create greater customer experiences. Those same principles can now be used to transform HR practices. By applying
Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in the Modern Workplace
Soft skills are the number one priority for talent development in 2018, according to research by Linkedin. Why is this so? In the complex, technology-driven, constantly evolving world of business, workers are faced with myriad challenges. Additionally, a globalized workplace
11 Ways to Improve Your Careers Site to Attract Top Talent (With Real World Examples)
In today’s competitive job market, your career site is the most important recruiting tool that helps capture the attention of potential candidates and entice them to apply. Some of the best careers sites we reviewed have 11 common characteristics. In
7 Key Components of a Winning Talent Strategy
In today’s knowledge economy, talent is every company’s key competitive advantage. For your business to effectively compete and thrive, you need an effective talent strategy that aligns with your business objectives. Without a talent strategy, hiring is reactive, and staff
Why your business needs strategic HR to compete in today’s business environment
Research has shown that companies with effective HR practices have up to 3.5 times the revenue growth and as much as 2.1 times the profit margins of companies with less capable HR practices. That sounds great. But what do effective HR practices
Mindfulness in the workplace: How building a culture of mindfulness can elevate your people and your business
You’ve probably heard about meditation or mindfulness. You might even be aware that some companies like Google, Nike, Apple have implemented mindfulness programs. Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff credits mindfulness meditation as a key to his success, and the company offers
5 Things Small Businesses Should Outsource to Grow Faster
I first learned the value of outsourcing when I worked at Xilinx, the pioneer of the fabless movement. Instead of building their own fabs (which would be a costly endeavor) like what the other semiconductor companies were doing, Xilinx made
How Offering Remote Work Can Benefit Your Small Business
Like 5.6 million other Americans, I work remotely. The remote work option is actually one of the main reasons I chose to work at Melita Group. I had offers from big tech companies with great pay, benefits, stock options, and
