Competencies
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Manufacturers Go Back to School to Find New Hires
Many companies are struggling to combat the severe shortage of skilled manufacturing employees and fierce competition for those available for hire. Some firms have taken matters into their own hands, linking up with community colleges to develop fresh talent.
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High-Profile C-Suite Moves Shines Light on Succession Planning Strategies
In the wake of shifts at the top for Apple, IBM and Hewlett-Packard, heirs in the pipeline can mean a stable transition both financially and in the workplace.
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Building a Sales Team Starts With the First Impression
Success is the bottom line, but before the first call, experts say look at a candidate's appearance and pay attention to your initial reaction. Once they're on the team, train, train and train some more.
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HR Certification: Preferred or Unnecessary?
Some jobs require certification, though other companies say they want nothing to do with an HR practitioner with an acronym after their name.
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Firms Tally the Value in Values-Based Recruiting
The philosophy of corporate culture as a source of competitive advantage—along with a defined mission and adherence to values—has existed for several decades. Yet many companies have struggled to implement these concepts and create mission statements or value propositions to just hang on a wall.
