Three Questions to Ask about Enabling Innovation-Driven Growth in the New “X”

It’s a topic that clearly matters to top executives. A recent study by The Conference Board found that: Improving innovation is the second most important strategic imperative for 2021 (behind accelerating digital transformation). The lack of an innovation culture is the fourth biggest obstacle stopping organizations from achieving their 2021 imperatives (behind COVID-19, lack Read more about Three Questions to Ask about Enabling Innovation-Driven Growth in the New “X”[…]

The Beginners Guide to Employee Onboarding

Congratulations: your new hire has signed the offer letter! Now the real work begins. Employee onboarding is the final step in the hiring process and one of the biggest keys to retaining this new hire. But it’s where many companies fall short—Gallup research shows that only 12% of employees strongly agree that their employers Read more about The Beginners Guide to Employee Onboarding[…]

The Rise and Fall of Carlos Ghosn: Part 3

A decade into Ghosn’s tenure, Nissan starts missing his goals for growth, profits, and electric vehicle sales. Then a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan and a self-made crisis at Renault in France test his leadership. Who is holding Ghosn accountable? In part three of a special, four-part series, host Curt Nickisch explores the Read more about The Rise and Fall of Carlos Ghosn: Part 3[…]

How to Reject Job Candidates

Rejecting job candidates is an inevitable part of an HR manager’s role, but it can be an uncomfortable and confronting experience for both the recruiter and the candidate. For this reason, many recruiters leave the rejection until the very last possible moment, which only creates more disappointment and frustration for rejected candidates. However, it Read more about How to Reject Job Candidates[…]

How to Create a Payroll Budget

Payroll is undoubtedly one of the most significant business expenses, typically accounting for roughly 20% of an organization’s expenses. Neglecting this critical line item can quickly lead to the cost of doing business spiraling out of control. With a fluctuating workforce, you don’t need a crystal ball to forecast your payroll expenses for the Read more about How to Create a Payroll Budget[…]

The Beginners Guide to Payroll Reconciliation

Processing payroll is hardly the most exciting business task, but it is a crucial process nonetheless. For this reason, you need checks and balances to ensure that you process payroll correctly. Payroll reconciliation helps ensure that employees are paid accurately and on time. Furthermore, payroll reconciliation is crucial for tax purposes and compliance. We’ll Read more about The Beginners Guide to Payroll Reconciliation[…]

Former Washington Post Top Editor on Leading Through Change

Martin Baron, former executive editor of the Washington Post, managed the newsroom during a decade of incredible change and shifting views about the media and truth. Baron led his team through a tumultuous time, as they covered everything from the Trump presidency, to the covid pandemic, to the Black Lives Matter movement. Along the Read more about Former Washington Post Top Editor on Leading Through Change[…]