Category: Business

Art of the Interview: How to find the best candidate for the job

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Art of the Interview: How to find the best candidate for the job By Andrea Thomas When you’re interviewing job candidates, you’re not trying to find a friend: You’re trying to find the best person to perform a certain job—whether that’s to maintain your website or lead your entire team. But the distinction feels important […]

Strategic Planning: 5 keys to getting it right

Strategic Planning: 5 keys to getting it right By Adrienne Wagner Yes, strategic planning is a best practice, and it can completely transform organizations. But it’s also universally challenging. Everyone has a day job to make the business run, and thoughtful planning takes time, and forces teams to make often-difficult choices. The good news is: […]

Respect: A core value and competitive advantage

Respect: A core value and competitive advantage By Mike McRae Earlier in my career, I was given the opportunity to assume the controller position for a large manufacturing and distribution operation. I was grateful for the promotion and eager to test my abilities in areas such as cost accounting, financial analysis, and supply chain management. […]