March 2013

We’ve all seen examples of bad corporate behavior, especially in the past decade or two. Mismanagement, fraud, deception… these are just a few of the bad behaviors we’ve watched headline the news. Far less often, we see the occasional headline proclaiming good corporate behavior. So what’s the difference between the…

Keeping your employees motivated is crucial for high productivity and employee retention. Motivation is an easy and cost effective way to get the most out of your business. Here are a few ideas on how to increase morale and sales: Communicate! Let your employees know how valuable they are and…

Part One What could be more time-consuming than the hiring process? Whether you're hiring for entry-level positions or upper-level management, your time is extremely valuable. Luckily, there’s a range of employment professionals to assist you. But which do you need -- a staffing agency or a retained employment consultant? Most…

Being a proficient writer is essential to being seen as a professional. Whether you are sending off a quick memo, Tweeting out  a new promotion or writing a proposal, bad grammar will confuse and, ultimately lose, your audience. So in case your writing leaves people feeling as if they are decoding…

If your company is small and relatively new it can be hard to capture the attention of talented, potential employees. And the lack of younger workers entering the labour market doesn't make anything easier. There are, however, some steps that can be taken in order to get those highly desired…

Did you know that the average professional changes jobs every 3 years, changes companies every 4 years, and changes industries every 5 years? The average tenure of a CEO is a mere 2.6 years. In 1970 the average employee’s skills became obsolete in 12 to 15 years. Today, that figure…

Editor’s note: Maurice Gilbert is the Managing Director of Conselium, an executive search firm with a core expertise in corporate compliance. He can be reached by e-mail at Maurice@conselium.com or by telephone at 972/934-8444.   What’s the secret to being the perfect job candidate? I get this question a lot,…

It’s important to understand that an executive search firm is much different from a normal job placement agency. An executive search firm has the resources, networking and experience in finding the right professional to fill that “upper management position” in your company, whereas a regular recruiting agency just doesn’t! Your…

Companies are always looking for the best candidates.  With hundreds of job applications flowing in every day -- shouldn't the screening and hiring process be easier? Attracting top talent is a priority, and so is streamlining the process. But how do you attract the top talent if your company is…