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Our blog postings give you the inside scoop on what we – and our customers – are thinking about. On these pages you’ll find commentary on recent news and events. Insights into best practices and recommendations relevant to assessments, hiring practices, employee engagement and corporate culture. Even philosophical discussions on corporate goodness and the importance of stakeholder commitments. We urge you to join in the conversation and add your thoughts.
Happy Companies: Truth or Fiction?
Building successful companies typically has less to do with knowing what’s right than it does with being clear and consistent in the choices that you already know are right.
moreCreating a Remarkable Work Environment for Your People
High quality employees will not work in a low quality environment. Learn how to satisfy employee expectations through employee experience drivers of providing Clear Direction, fostering a Sense of Community and giving your people the License to Succeed.
moreReputation is the Shadow of Character
While a company’s reputation weighs heavily on the choices people make about where they shop and work, it is the company’s values, as manifested in the experiences it provides, that determine whether they will be loyal and advocate on behalf of the company.
moreThe Foundation for a Great Customer Experience
The best things in life are not things, but memories of great experiences. So how can your company create a remarkable customer experience?
moreManaging Talent to Take Advantage of Today’s Uncertainty
We are living in a world of uncertainty and change. How should organizations be thinking differently about their talent to ensure they stay relevant in this ever-changing business landscape?
moreBalancing Stakeholder Experiences: A Macro View
Understanding the perspectives of your stakeholders and articulating a vision are keys to balancing stakeholder experiences.
moreThe “We Over Me” Mindset
The best employees do far more than simply satisfy your customers, they look for opportunities to delight them. These hospitality-intense employees have what we call Brand Ambassadorship.
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Discipline Beats Instinct, in Picking People as in Picking Stocks
Personality tests can help a company pick winners, but companies should avoid using a test just because a competitor is using it. Companies should strive to find the right tool for the job.
moreWho You Add to (or Remove From) the Team Matters!
We have all heard the phrase, “people don’t quit their jobs, they quit their bosses,” and it is a very true statement. However, it is also true that employees quit their teammates.
moreGeeking Out: Evaluating Job Performance
When evaluating performance, how do you know you are measuring the “right things?” One of the most important challenges organizations face is establishing that the performance measure used is truly meaningful.
more"Speed is Life"
Does your company struggle to create and support innovation? Learn how to engage your workforce in order to achieve an innovative culture.
moreHiring Temporary Employees
Hiring temporary employees is on the rise because of the great flexibility it offers organizations. Although these assignments may be short-term, it is still important to give careful attention to hiring temporary employees that fit your culture and values.
moreDo Performance Criteria Change Over Time?
In the workplace, candidates are assessed based on particular performance standards, but our research team hypothesizes that these measureable criteria change over time as people progress within a company.
moreIs Hiring Like Dating? Relying on Instinct
Can we trust our instinct to make effective hiring decisions? Dr. Leanne Buehler discusses the importance of avoiding confirmation bias when evaluating prospective candidates and highlights the proper steps to identify the right person for a job.
moreWhy Hire Criminals and Liars?
Dr. Tom DeCotiis, co-founder of Corvirtus, stresses the importance of performing proper background checks on potential vendors. As proven by an experience reported in an article by Time Magazine, it is well worth the time and money.
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Without Exception, Use Your Hiring Process!
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, it costs a company one third of a new hire's annual salary to replace an employee. How can organizations ensure that current employees stay to avoid this cost? Dr. Bobby Baker stresses the importance of using employee selection systems and tools properly and consistently.
moreThe Three Key Resources for Enterprise Growth
Three key resources are instrumental to gaining a competitive advantage: vision, strategy and brand. Articulating, championing, connecting and aligning these key resources will be fundamental to achieving success.
moreEmployee Satisfaction At All Time Low
Employee loyalty is dropping around the world. So what’s an employer to do? Dr. Leanne Buehler discusses three priority areas of improvement to ensure employees are able to thrive and deliver a consistent customer experience.
moreEngaging the Head, Heart and Hands of Your Brand: The Corvirtus Difference
In defining the Corvirtus Difference, Dr. Bobby Baker discusses five Brand Ambassadorship attributes to identify people who possess the heart of service.
moreThe Paradox of Change
Leaders attribute success to their ability to focus on two objectives: executing the basics and staying relevant to customers.
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