During recent conversations many have shared how left their jobs without another job already arranged. Some quit and then enrolled in a bootcamp to gain more skills in technology hoping for the best…
Should employees be disciplined if they post something wrong on social media?
By Kendra Fuller, SPHR, SHRM-SCP | Leadership, Company Culture, Discipline | No CommentsQuestions about social media and the Internet were not a consideration 10 years ago. In the new world of media and technology, companies are often in defense mode. With the power of publishing in the…
How Giving Feedback Transforms Leaders
By Melanie Vargas | Leadership, Feedback, Book Review | No CommentsThis year, I started an amazing journey. I began my education at Hudson Institute’s coaching certification program. I am fascinated by how we transform as individuals. It is the primary reason that…
Training for New Managers – the Cure for Future Bad Bosses
By Melanie Vargas | Leadership, Management, Training, Development | No CommentsEmployees are often promoted to management because they have the technical skills to be successful in their position. Subsequently, they are not given the tools to be effective in their new role.…
Teamwork – 5 Things I Learned in the Operating Room
By Kendra Fuller, SPHR, SHRM-SCP | Leadership, Teamwork, Communication, Mentoring | 2 CommentsLast year, I underwent the rather unpleasant experience of dealing with trigger finger. It’s definitely not as cool as it sounds and has nothing to do with shooting nor cowboys. In fact, it was…
The Value of Emotional Intelligence... Even for Engineers
By Melanie Vargas | Leadership, Human Resources, Recruiting, Emotional Intelligence | No CommentsAccording to the World Economic Forum's "Why you need Emotional Intelligence", “90% of top performers are also high in emotional intelligence (EQ). On the flip side, just 20% of bottom performers…
What Makes HR Successful in an Organization?
By Shannon Swift | Leadership, Company Culture, Service, HR | No CommentsWhat makes HR successful in an organization? How do we create successful relationships and outcomes for the contribution we make for our organizations? I’ve been thinking a lot about this and believe…
A Taxonomy of Troublemakers for Those Navigating Difficult Colleagues
By Swift HR Solutions Team | Leadership | No CommentsUniversity of Pennsylvania Clinical Professor of Psychiatry Dr. Jody Foster has seen her career in behavioral health and her Wharton MBA converge in unexpected ways. Once she consulted with a company…
Five Top Benefits of Gratitude in Business
By Swift HR Solutions Team | Leadership, Best Practices | No CommentsGratitude Challenges are popular year-round, and especially during the month of November, when we celebrate our national Thanksgiving holiday. It can be tempting to gloss over or ignore the…
4 Common Mistakes Companies Make in Leadership Development
By Swift HR Solutions Team | Leadership | No CommentsLeadership is the biggest talent issue today, according to a survey from Deloitte. The survey revealed that only 13 percent of companies do an excellent job of developing leaders at all levels.…