by Joseph Jaynes | Mar 27, 2018
We need leaders at all levels of the federal government. As the economic, political and demographic landscapes shift, those leaders must thrive in an ever-changing, digitally connected and transparent world. Developing leaders requires attention to workforce trends as...
by Kerry Williams | Dec 4, 2017
While competency management is sometimes seen as a “complementary” resource to existing human resources functions such as acquisition, training, and succession planning, it is, in fact, much more important than that. Employees and their skills are among the most...
by Joseph Jaynes | Mar 16, 2017
Top companies know that investing in great management is essential for a thriving business. Management can make a huge impact on your business as a whole and certain manager traits can dictate whether or not staff are motivated, morale is high, and teams are...
by Joseph Jaynes | Dec 16, 2016
When the HR department sets out to fill a position, there are many details to consider. Sometimes, an entry-level addition just makes sense. Companies hire entry-level or less experienced candidates for a myriad of reasons, including: the candidate will accept a lower...
by Joseph Jaynes | Sep 7, 2016
If asked to distinguish between management skills and leadership skills, it might seem like a trick question. Aren’t all managers also leaders? While many would argue that in order to be effective, managers should have leadership skills, often times this simply isn’t...
by Joseph Jaynes | May 1, 2012
You invest significant resources in hiring, training and managing your workforce. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) estimates that the total cost to replace an employee can range from 90% to 200% of the employee’s annual salary. This number may seem...
