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September 2014

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September 30, 2014

Tips and Traps in Managing Social Media @ Work

The use of social media can be a huge advantage to your company, when done correctly.  Without proper limits in place, or forethought, businesses can find themselves in a heap of trouble for actions they take in this realm.  Laura Kerekes, Chief Knowledge Officer at ThinkHR, explores how to handle…
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September 29, 2014

Job Search Myths

Operating under false or outdated ways of thinking can really stymie a job search.  Taunee Besson, career transitions expert and President and Principal Consultant at Dallas-based Career Dimensions is back today to put some misconceptions to bed about what's likely keeping job seekers from landing their next roles. — Maurice Gilbert Have you…
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September 26, 2014

In IT, Skills Mean Far More Than a Degree

By: Maurice Gilbert What’s the value of an education at a prestigious university?  According to a recent study by Robert Half Technology, it’s not as great as we previously might have thought. This survey, which polled 270 Chief Information Officers, revealed that more than half (51 percent) place greater weight…
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September 25, 2014

What You Didn’t Know About E-Learning

Have you taken stock lately of your trainees?  Did you know that organizations with robust e-learning programs tend to fare better on just about every front?  What you don't know about e-learning may surprise you!  Dive into the infograhic below... the data you find there may leave you wanting to tweak…
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September 24, 2014

5 Essential Improvements to Corporate Governance

By: Michael Volkov This article was republished with permission from Michael Volkov’s Corruption, Crime & Compliance. Continuing with my list theme for the week, it is important to remind everyone that a culture of compliance begins with the Board of Directors, filters to the CEO who commits to promoting ethics and compliance in…
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September 23, 2014

6 Steps to Hiring Top Talent

By: Maurice Gilbert The single biggest factor in growing and maintaining a great company is to hire the right professionals and place them in the right positions.  Mr. Larry Bossidy, former Chief Operating Officer of GE Capital, was known to invest considerable time in the hiring process for his direct…
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September 22, 2014

Conselium Completes Search on Behalf of Orthofix International

Conselium Executive Search has completed a search on behalf of Orthofix International.  Mr. David Boone began his role of Director of Compliance on 7-14-14 in their office in Lewisville, Texas. Mr. Boone’s Responsibilities include: Responsible for managing the review and approval of domestic marketing events Needs Assessments Responsible for advising…
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September 22, 2014

Becoming a Nominee for Networker of the Year

Long-time career transitions expert Taunee Besson, and President and Principal Consultant at Dallas-based Career Dimensions offers guidance today on networking - and how to do it right.  Grow your network effectively and strategically with Taunee's tips. — Maurice Gilbert Job seekers who, on first contact, seem to be ignorant boors, are often potentially great…
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September 19, 2014

Social Media: The Perfect Storytelling Tool

By: Maurice Gilbert Corporate culture is one of the most important elements to communicate to job seekers.  Prospective hires want to know about your company’s culture and often this detail is one of the hardest to learn during routine research.  An effective way to convey culture to the masses (and…
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September 18, 2014

A Bleak Outlook for New Grads

Even a cursory glance at the graphic below makes clear that the real world doesn't measure up to new grads' expectations.  Some of their hopes for the first job out of college may be a bit lofty, but many are very reasonable.  For instance, having just dedicated four plus years…
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