Hiring the perfect candidate is only half the battle – ensuring they ramp up quickly and become a productive, engaged member of the team is equally crucial. An effective 90-day onboarding plan can make all the difference in setting new hires up for long-term success. A well-designed roadmap covers everything from their first-day welcomes to […]
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Kent Lewis, Anvil & pdxMindShare Founder, Shares Career Resources
Since 1999, I’ve helped students and professionals build their careers through pdxMindShare. I never turn down a coffee meeting to learn individuals’ stories and goals and offer my advice and experience. While long overdue, I felt it was time to create a blog post incorporating helpful links to those looking to enhance their careers in […]
Smash The Funnel: A Book Summary for Sales Professionals and Business Executives
As a member of the Portland Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization, I participate in a book club. This quarter’s book is “Smash the Funnel” by Eric Keiles and Mike Lieberman. For those not lucky enough to have a copy on hand, or lack the time to read the book before we discuss it as a group, […]
Key Takeaways from “The Power of Hidden Teams” HBR Article
After reading The Power of Hidden Teams by Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall on Harvard Business Review, I was compelled to share key insights. The article and supporting research provided surprising insights and actionable recommendations to address a passion of mine: employee engagement and retention. I hope you find as much value in reading the […]
Eleven Best Practices for Crafting an Effective Careers Section for Your Corporate Website
For the majority of the 22-year history of my company, I paid little attention to our Careers Page. It was a place to post jobs, as far as I was concerned. In 2013, I restructured my digital marketing agency, which required aggressive recruiting and a re-evaluation of our Careers section. It took years to fine-tune […]
Mastering Networking on Alignable: Best Practices for Success
In the realm of professional networking, Alignable has emerged as an invaluable platform for connecting businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Unlike traditional networking platforms like LinkedIn, Alignable focuses specifically on fostering relationships within local communities, making it an ideal space for small businesses to thrive. However, simply creating a profile on Alignable is not enough to […]
Creating Effective Stay Interviews to Improve Employee Engagement and Retention
Employee engagement and retention are both costly and common among organizations. Fortunately, there is one affordable and effective strategy companies can implement proven to dramatically increase both employee retention and engagement: stay interviews. Stay interviews are structured conversations between managers and their direct reports to understand what motivates employees to stay with the company. They […]
Employee Bonuses: Effective Options for Driving Engagement, Retention and Performance
Many businesses have completed their annual strategic planning for 2024, including setting goals and associated key performance indicators (KPIs). Unfortunately, a meaningful percentage of those businesses will struggle to achieve their goals due to a lack of employee buy-in. One potentially effective way to align employees with leadership is via a bonus structure. In this […]
One Way Your Company is Currently Failing with Employee Engagement
Curating a compelling employee experience has been an obsession of mine since selling my business in 2022. Since then, I’ve identified Why Your Company Needs a Comprehensive Employee and Customer Experience Plan and created a roadmap for Auditing the employee journey. I’ve also helped entrepreneurs and business leaders Learn how to increase company revenue, profit […]
Navigating the Job Market in 2024: Best Practices for Success
Securing a job in 2024 requires a strategic approach that aligns with the dynamic nature of the contemporary job market. As technology advances and the global economy undergoes transformations, job seekers must adapt and embrace new best practices to stand out in a competitive landscape. This article outlines key strategies for navigating the job search […]
