In today’s hyperconnected world, everyone seems to be “busy” all the time. However, there is a distinction between being busy and being productive. It is critical to help facilitate true productivity on your team, but that facilitation can be a challenge for the modern leader, especially if you have one or more remote project managers… Read more »
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Five Traits to Look for in Top Marketing Talent
If you’re hiring marketing professionals, you already recognize the value marketing brings to your organization. Like sales, marketing is a department that will generally pay for itself. But to realize that return on your investment, it’s critical you hire the right marketing professionals. Naturally, you want a candidate who is creative, persuasive and highly motivated.… Read more »
How to Interview Your Interviewer
It may not feel like it in the moment, but an interview is a two-way street. Sure, the interviewer is one of the factors standing between you and the job you want. But how can you be sure it’s the right job? The interviewer is not holding all the cards – you’ve got at least… Read more »
Implementing Continuous Performance Feedback
Annual reviews have been an accepted business practice for many decades. But in today’s fast-paced environment, who can wait that long to provide employees with the feedback they need to perform their best in their jobs? Are annual reviews really the best way to keep your employees on track? Instead, consider implementing a policy of… Read more »
How Can a Staffing Partner Streamline Your Hiring Process?
Finding project management talent for short- and long-term requirements can pose great challenges in the agriculture industry. But working with a partner who is an expert in recruiting sales and marketing talent can save you time and money and prevent headaches. What Can a Staffing Partner Do for You? Analyze your needs. Your staffing partner… Read more »
Evaluating a Candidate’s Work History: How To Hire A Top Performer
Hiring a top performer takes more than evaluating a candidate’s work history. Knowing what they’ve done in the past is helpful, but by focusing on what they can achieve in the future can go a long way to helping you find your next great employee. When you hire for more than a candidate’s current abilities your… Read more »
What Happens When You Hire Mediocre Talent?
When you have a job vacancy, your instinct may be to hire someone as quickly as possible to fill the role. But settling for mediocre employee – instead of waiting until you find a candidate who could excel in the role – can cost you. Hiring Mediocre Talent Can Cost You More Than Just Money… Read more »
Strategies to Integrate A Project Manager on Your Team
Adding a project manager to your team can help you get more done, but it can also be frustrating if the transition doesn’t go smoothly. But there are steps to take to help your new team member feel more at home – increasing productivity output from day one – by putting a few things in… Read more »
Four Tips for Highlighting Project Management Experience on Your Resume
If you work in project management, chances are you move around. A lot. Almost everyone works on a project at one point in their career. It used to be you would apply for a job while still in university. You’d start working at a company as soon as you graduated and you stayed until you… Read more »
Can I Turn an Assignment into a Full-Time Opportunity?
If you’re current looking for work, a project assignment might not be your first choice. But did you know you can often turn a short-term assignment into a full-time opportunity? Graduating from an assignment to a full-time opportunity isn’t always as difficult as it might seem at first glance. By taking these few steps, you… Read more »