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Enable Success with a Talent Development Program

by Megan Bullard on July 23, 2010

This week, in typical tragic Hollywood fashion, another young starlet was sent to prison for violating her probation. Lindsay Lohan was once known for her cute tween looks and Disney-inspired movie roles, but a series of poorly acted films and bad behavior has resulted in the young talent hitting rock bottom.
Have you ever experienced an [...]

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Teaming Products to Create a Talent Assessment Program

by Megan Bullard on July 16, 2010

The majority of organizations use teams of employees to complete objectives. The idea behind the team construction is that different people with different strengths, weaknesses and viewpoints are more likely to successfully complete a task. If multiple elements contribute to an organizations success, why use that method only with teams of employees?
You know that one [...]

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High Employee Effectiveness Drives Productivity

by AshleyDawn Sheppard on May 28, 2010

The word effective is defined as “producing a desired result, or ready for service or action.”
It is easy for us to complain about how our employees don’t live up to our expectations. Yet, how often do we ask ourselves if we are enabling our employees to be effective and productive? I would say, not [...]

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Facebook stalking is not uncommon to the average social media user. Entire groups on the social networking site exist to highlight overindul
gent members’ activity. Miraculously, and because of people’s lack of stalker-awareness, information that was once only attainable through direct conversation is now learned with a few clicks of the mouse.
Relationship updates, honeymoon pictures and [...]

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Spring Cleaning

by Megan Bullard on March 31, 2010

If first quarter goals were not met, do not expect to make them up all in the second quarter.
Spring has officially sprung and the first quarter is coming to a close. The shift in the seasons and the business year often requires a need for a fresh start, and new growth. As colors get [...]

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Help Wanted

by Megan Bullard on March 25, 2010

Profiles International has been featured in the January edition of American Executive Magazine. Eric Slack writes, “One challenge shared by every company on the planet, irrespective of industry, is making sure that the right people are in the right seats. It is a daunting task that many companies don’t get right, limiting their success. Founded [...]

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And the Award Goes To…

by Megan Bullard on March 9, 2010

The entertainment industry produces an estimated 2,000 films per year. Of those films only around 600 are released into select theatres all over the globe, and of those 600 only a handful are captivating enough to leave a lasting impression on audiences and the academy. This year’s 82nd Academy Awards nominated a whopping 10 films [...]

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A Golden Turnaround

by Megan Bullard on February 25, 2010

Imagine this scenario. A star employee is hired. They walk in the door the first day with a stellar resume that boasts a wealth of professional experience. Their references gushed about their professionalism and capability to perform. The entire office is buzzing about the potential the new employee will bring to the company and the [...]

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Poor Management Leads to Spilt Milk

by Megan Bullard on February 15, 2010

Organizations need to recognize the importance of each frontline manager’s role and the effects that the manager has on the employees and company.
Effective frontline managers have the capability and interest to be effective managers, have clear goals and roles, understand the people they manage, understand themselves and how they impact their employees, have been trained [...]

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Pump the Breaks on Poor Management

by Megan Bullard on February 10, 2010

As a result, public perception of the company is that it is irresponsible and unprepared.
In late January, Toyota recalled over five million cars due to issues with the floor mat and the gas pedal. People have been seriously injured in accidents involving the faulty vehicle parts, but Toyota’s crisis communication has been ineffective and inefficient. [...]

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