What are some key details employees should look for in a severance agreement? All severance agreements should include the amount of severance compensation to be paid to the former employee as well as the timing of the payments. Although some companies have severance policies which tie payment amounts to the length of an employee’s service, […]
Word choice can have a big impact on communication outcome. The specific words you use can directly influence the impression you make on others. Whether by email, Zoom, phone or in person, what you say (and how you say it) influences the strength of your message. Communication is instantly weakened when you include qualifiers and […]
When you screen potential candidates to recommend to a client (i.e., company), what are the most common mistakes executives make that take them out of the running for a position? Executive level job seekers that are actively looking for their next role need to understand that they are now in sales and they are the […]
Increasing professional visibility can contribute positively to business success and career advancement. The more that people know of and about you, the greater likelihood that they will view you as a go-to expert, thought leader or asset with a specific set of skills, knowledge and experience. This recognition strengthens your personal brand and, by extension, […]
When moving to a new city, what’s the best way to build a professional network outside of your company? Your first contacts when moving to a new city usually develop through where you work. However, when building a professional network, your contacts shouldn’t all come from the same place, so it’s important to look elsewhere […]
