You are not alone if you think it is difficult to find talented job candidates.
An employee study from LinkedIn says that 76% percent of hiring managers admit attracting the right job candidates is their greatest challenge.
Mindy has a true passion for identifying talent and helping people maximize their strengths to achieve greater success and increased performance. In her role as a Certified Talent Analyst, she conducts in-depth analysis and provides managers with detailed feedback on the innate abilities and potential of candidates and direct reports.
by Mindy Murphy, on March 16, 2023
You are not alone if you think it is difficult to find talented job candidates.
An employee study from LinkedIn says that 76% percent of hiring managers admit attracting the right job candidates is their greatest challenge.
by Mindy Murphy, on January 30, 2023
Do you ever wonder if you could be getting more out of your sales team? What if you could better understand their strengths and weaknesses and coach them to reach their full potential?
Understanding the talents of each person on your team and coaching to these talents allows you to grow the individual and the organization.
But how can you tell how a person is wired and what their natural talents are?
by Mindy Murphy, on October 5, 2022
Increasing productivity and promoting teamwork in a hybrid workplace can be challenging, but a few simple changes can help people feel connected and allow them to contribute in a more meaningful way.
As more companies move to remote and hybrid work, creating an environment that fosters teamwork is especially difficult, and many employees can feel disconnected and unmotivated when they’re not in the office.
However, rethinking teamwork and changing how people collaborate and communicate can help ensure every employee is engaged and productive.
by Mindy Murphy, on August 4, 2022
It’s not enough to just have talent. You have to practice and use your talents in order to improve and make a positive impact on the people around you.
Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing and training in order to improve their performance. What if you could spend more time on your talents?
by Mindy Murphy, on July 25, 2022
Hiring and coaching salespeople would be a lot easier if people had their own manuals or care instructions that listed their top strengths and included advice for helping them reach their full potential.
Wouldn’t that help you select and retain more top performers?
by Mindy Murphy, on January 27, 2022
With the current talent shortage, it's difficult to recruit, select, and develop top talent.
Hiring and developing superstars can be really hard, but there are a few steps you can take to bring the right people on board and develop their talents, so they stay with your organization.
The best managers follow three important steps when identifying and developing top talent. These are not the only steps, but these are three crucial steps.
by Mindy Murphy, on September 20, 2021
Does your organization have a turnover problem? Do you worry that your top talent will leave for another opportunity?
It may be time to refocus on people development and revisit employee growth plans.
We all know that ongoing coaching, training and development are important and key factors in retaining employees long-term. According to LinkedIn, 94% of employees say they would stay in their role longer if their company invested in their professional development. Yet in another survey, nearly 59% of employees claim they had no workplace training and that most of their skills were self-taught.
by Mindy Murphy, on March 1, 2021
Do you want to conduct better interviews and ensure you make smart hiring decisions? Preparing better interview questions to determine talent and fit will help you improve this step in your selection process.
The first, and most important, step is to have your candidate complete a validated talent assessment specific to the role you are filling before you meet with them.
by Mindy Murphy, on January 19, 2021
Can you say yes to each of these statements?
If you answered no to any of these, it’s possible you have some talent issues to address.
by Mindy Murphy, on November 3, 2020
For some, the benefits of working from home are plenty. However, working from home is not for everyone, and experts say there are potential negative side effects to consider, such as feelings of isolation, loneliness, and disconnect.
It’s estimated that 46% of employees don’t know what to do after a meeting — leading to confusion, frustration, and unproductivity. Additionally, 26% of employees feel pressured to respond to work emails outside of business hours — leading to more stress.
All of this contributes to morale, and morale is the driver for productivity and engagement. While your team is working remotely, you’ll have to find new ways to work together and communicate, ensuring your company culture thrives in the comfort of your team’s own home.
Improve your sales performance. Sales managers can gain unique perpsectives on hiring and developing more effective sales teams. Salespeople can improve their approach to getting more appointments with target prospects, uncovering desired business results, and engaging clients in a collaborative process that leads to the sale.
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