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American Firms have certainly faced some challenges as of late; a recession is no easy fete to survive. However, another challenge looms just ahead. With the economy seeming to be in recovery, the Dow once again hovering around 10,000 and …

As a Recruiter who specializes in the Security Industry, one observation I’ve made is that a large portion of our customer base has a significant sales staff to promote and sell their products or services. In difficult economic times, like …

For those of you who were able to join in on the ASIS festivities last week, I hope you found the trip as rewarding as I did. I felt Anaheim was a good venue (and who can complain about that …

As we have discussed in previous blogs, as the economy shifts in a positive direction there may be more of an opportunity to select new individuals to join our team, both due to potential expansion and growth, or the attrition …

Although it seems like it would be common sense, focusing on the positive rather than the negative is not always as easy as it sounds. It takes a deliberate attempt and focus to not only gain insight into your employees …

One of the keys to long-term success in business is constant improvement. We’ve discussed in several blogs lately the need to continually access your skills set and to be objective about your place within the organization for which you work. …

A wise person once told me that “offense is the best defense”. Being aware of your standing in the work environment is as critical now as ever; however, being cognoscente of some of the major pitfalls that could encourage your …

71% of 18-29 year olds say that they are likely to look for new jobs once the economy turns. Are you one of those prospective candidates who are in a job you dislike but unable or unwilling to take a …

If you are like me, you understand the basic concept of Twitter, a posting site that allows users to essentially post a short message on any subject from “where they are” to “who they are with” or “what they are …

It’s been some time since we had a blog that involved interviewing, and since it’s such an important topic, I wanted to briefly revisit the subject from a slightly different angle. Hopefully you enjoy this lighthearted reminder of things to …