Human Resources Today

'Companies excelling in development across all leader levels are (much) more financially successful MORE >>

'What’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve ever said or done during a job interview? Are you aware of the top mistakes that are most common during the interview? You may be doing things you’re completely unaware of, and this could be hurting your chances to get the job you really want. Think you know how to ace a job interview like a pro? You could still stand to benefit from the downfall of others who have come before you. Here are the mistakes you should avoid, and what you can do to improve. Too little or too much confidence. It’s important to find that happy medium. That applies here. MORE >>

'by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! Our legacy is in our own hands. Someday, you will leave your current organization. You may retire. You may move. You may choose to continue your career elsewhere. Regardless of the reason you leave, your time in your current organization will be remembered by others. How will they remember you? Personally, I would hope I would be remembered as a helpful and appreciative colleague. But I’m not sure I could point to something in particular that would be a lasting legacy. But that doesn’t let the rest of us “in the trenches” employees off the hook. My point? MORE >>

'According to a recent CFO Alliance report , 46 percent of CFOs believe that growing their customers’ experience is the most important driver of growth, making customer-centricity a top priority among CFOs. The problem is that improving responsiveness and meeting customer expectations were also cited as top operational challenges. As a result of this disconnect, many CFOs are recognizing that in order to improve the customer experience, they must first invest more in the success of their employees. To do this effectively, CFOs need to develop a stronger partnership with HR. more…). MORE >>

'A collection of short-lived jobs used to be considered career suicide, but as the work landscape evolves and technological innovation defines new roles, the need to climb the proverbial career ladder is becoming increasingly outdated. The thought of staying at one company from “hire to retire” is now almost unimaginable. “Ten years ago, if you had a resume with experience at one place for eight to 10 years, you were seen as reliable and loyal,” says Jeanne Meister, co-founder of Future Workplace , an executive development firm dedicated to rethinking the workplace. MORE >>