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"To help you reduce the security risks you may be taking while working from home, we've collected some tips from experts on steps you can take to fortify your digital workspace."
"The biggest distinction between talent acquisition and recruitment is the role each plays in the short and long term development of your workforce strategy. Let’s take a look at the subtle differences between the two processes that are both key to finding top talent and building out the best possible team for your organization"
☕️ QOTD: What new skills have you learned or encouraged your team to learn? "COVID-19 has given rise to a new suite of in-demand work skills to support an increasingly digital business landscape."
Target, Nike, Twitter, and many other companies have announced they will observe Juneteenth as an official, annual company holiday. Opal Lee of Fort Worth, Texas, the 93-year-old Juneteenth advocate who started the “Make Juneteenth a National Holiday in 2020” petition on Change. org has now over 275,000 signatures. Here's an article that explains the history behind the day and the push to make Juneteenth a national holiday.
When was the last time you updated your website’s testimonials? Client/Customer testimonials are one of the most influential marketing tactics you can use. Testimonials affirm trust and business credibility. They are your social proof. According to Bigcommerce.com: ➡️92% of consumers say they read testimonials and customer reviews when they are deciding to make a purchase ➡️72% of consumers trust businesses more if they read positive testimonials about those businesses ➡️88% of consumers trust these testimonials just as much as a personal recommendation.
"I have been through several downturns in my career but nothing like this. We are all learning together on how to survive and then thrive in a crisis." - Sally Duby, CSO of the Bridge Group Please take a moment and read these great sales strategies
"Values-based leadership seeks to inspire and motivate others to pursue what matters most. Although the focus is on others, values-based leadership starts with the leader, according to Harry Kraemer, author of "Your 168: Finding Purpose and Satisfaction in a Values-Based Life, professor at Kellogg School of Management, and former CEO of Baxter" To lead a values-based life of purpose and satisfaction, Kraemer offers advice that we become more self-aware of how we allocate our time in a way that reflects our values. 1. It's all about life balance. 2. Self-reflection is the foundation. 3. A life grid keeps you on track. 4. Self-awareness avoids surprises. 5. Surprises can turn into brick walls. 6. Living a values-based life.
☕️ QOTD: How has your recruiting process and talent pipeline changed in the last few months? Check out this great article on: 5 To-Dos In Recruiting To Prepare For A Post-Covid World
"Some lessons are familiar, like teamwork. In rowing, you can't move an eight-person shell if you don't do it together. Then there's adaptability, where, just as in business, no two days or even hours on the water are alike. Wind, water, equipment, and competition can never be fully predicted, so being able to adapt at a moment's notice is vital."
"As with most core elements of a company's strategy, adaptability starts with the organization’s culture. A culture of adaptability allows for more leeway for employees to make decisions on their own. By being able to pivot, they find solutions to problems without needing the advice of a superior. To help, 16 contributors to Forbes Business Council chime in on how leaders can seek to introduce and reinforce adaptability as a core mechanic within the company's culture."
