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We all know that there are standard procedures and steps when it comes to onboarding a new employee. What you may not know, however, is that the process extends beyond HR-focused initiatives. Learn what steps you may be missing when bringing new hires on board.

Yahoo! CEO, Marissa Mayer, recognizes that growth depends on company culture, so is doing what it takes to get her internet corporation's culture back on track.

We all know that turnover costs money. But that’s not the only reason for focusing on the retention of high performing employees.

We have all experienced situations where we try to encourage one behavior, yet unintentionally promote an undesirable behavior instead. And we might not always be aware of it – which is one thing when you are training your dog, but another when it is damaging your company culture.

When it comes to employee engagement, there are many ways to keep your employees engaged – through employee development, incentive programs and even wellness activities.

You likely know that a Realistic Job Preview (RJP) is often used in the selection process to inform candidates about the organization and their potential role there. But what you may not know is what makes a good one.

Do you know how following “best practices” can actually result in continued mediocrity?

Corvirtus returns from a great experience at the world’s leading business conference & expo on technology for HR professionals. The conference presented many opportunities to gain insight on recent changes in the world of technology. And while staying cutting-edge is of great significance, it is essential that we not forget about the core of our businesses – our people. 

Hiring for management positions is a more important decision than one might think. Learn about management qualities proven to support brand-building and employee engagement, significantly impacting business results. Are your managers delivering your brand?

What is "Brand?" To understand the value of a brand is to understand the intended meaning and how it is consistently derived by consumers. In other words, it is in the details of specifying the intended brand beyond its tagline to the psychology of its meaning.

There are varied perspectives on what defines a "team player" in the workplace, but what does it really look like? Read more for how we have defined the term. 

A continuation on the critical emotions that leaders should understand in order to be most effective. Most of the good things that happen in the world do not happen by chance. Rather, they are the result of the good intentions of people wanting to do good things. 

It is often hard to believe that one person doing one small action can make a difference in the world, yet a simple story - that you have more than likely heard of - challenges that idea.

This series of essays is in response to their request to “keep it short and simple” and consists of what I see as the critical emotions that leaders should understand in order to be effective leaders. 

Few businesses understand that functional competence, by itself, is simply not enough to create a truly memorable and resonating experience with customers. In order to create remarkable experiences, businesses must start by hiring the right people to deliver them.

Corvirtus teammates in attendance had a great time at the 2012 NRA Show! The event again proved to be an invaluable experience on many levels. A number of hot topics were roaming the floor, but one in particular stood out - that of "engagement."

Thirty years in business can teach a lot of lessons. While most of the lessons are important, if not memorable, only a few verge on being what I would call “rules of the road.” Here are some ideas that may provoke the development of your own rules to succeed by.

We are loyal to a company (either as an employee or a customer) when it is able to clearly communicate and deliver upon a compelling sense of purpose. Learn more about how answering the question of why can create powerful emotional connections with key stakeholders.

Why does connecting with people matter? Life is about relationships, with the best of our relationships contributing to our sense of being valued. Learn how this idea can directly impact your company and your customers. 

Explore the benefits of using structured interviews in hiring.