All About Leadership Edge, Our Newly Developed Leadership Training Program Promoting Potential If you’re a small business owner, you’ve more than likely had an experience where you’ve watched an employee noticeably excelling in their role. They may outperform others, exceed expectations, develop great relationships in the workplace, and display potential that reaches beyond the responsibilities entailed with their current role. Naturally, you’d probably be inclined to promote this individual to a management role if and when the opportunity presented itself. Unfortunately, the pattern in this s ..read more

Picture this: You've spent weeks sifting through resumes, conducting interviews, and finally, you extend an offer to what seems like the perfect candidate. Fast forward six months, and that "perfect" hire has turned out to be a less-than-ideal fit. The team is stressed, deadlines are missed, and you're back to square one—only this time, with less time and money. If this sounds painfully familiar, you're not alone. Bad hires are costly, both in terms of resources and morale. But don't worry, because, with the right recruiting strategy, you can avoid bad hires forever. Read on to learn how to s ..read more

Imagine the excitement in the air. Your company weathered the storm and adapted to remote work with only minor hiccups. But productivity has slipped and the team isn't quite as close-knit as it once was. So now it's finally time to welcome your team back to the office. The emails go out, the policies are duly promulgated, and then... crickets. Your once-buzzing office stays eerily silent. Why? Because management's return to work policy lacked any flair for the human factor. Honestly, can you blame employees if they don't embrace dress clothes and a dreary commute over sweatpants and afternoon ..read more

As interest rates climb and employment levels dip, you may wonder what an economic downturn could mean for your business. Companies from Facebook to Amazon have laid off tens of thousands of workers, while other businesses remain paralyzed, too afraid to take any action lest it be the wrong one. But economic uncertainty unlocks extraordinary growth opportunities for small and mid-sized companies willing to be bold. With a flood of new talent entering the job market, businesses with a clear hiring strategy are finding they have access to an unprecedented quality and diversity of talent — and t ..read more

This month we are delving into the art and science of team building and the significant impact it can have on your business. At CoachCruiting, our mission is Getting Teams Right. We routinely recommend team building centered around understanding strengths of other team members. This is particularly critical when there are performance or morale issues afoot. We often run into skepticism when team building is even mentioned - some calling them “fluff” activities. Allow me to demonstrate here why they are savvy practices to undertake for your business. Let’s explore! Communication lies at the co ..read more

A wide range of business people, corporate recruiters, and hiring managers are concerned about hiring college students and new graduates due to their lack of experience and expertise in the workplace. However, corporations often overlook the capabilities that recent graduates might have. You’re probably thinking, “How can I, as a business owner, benefit from hiring a college student or recent graduate?” The answer is simple, by helping them grow as young professionals. It’s a win-win. Students and recent graduates are curious and eager to gain knowledge in the workplace. Although they might n ..read more

Summer is here and we couldn’t let the week come to a close without acknowledging Juneteenth. This week we recognize Juneteenth by celebrating the diversity within our team and in the workforce. As business professionals, we have had various issues to consider in the past 2 years. Among those at the top of the list is the evaluation of a very sensitive subject: diversity and inclusion within the workplace. This hot topic has rightly become an urgent focus of businesses, employees, and prospects alike. We must pay close and careful attention to this component as it affects hiring, staff manage ..read more

Are you still struggling to find great long-lasting employees? Employers who are able to create an exceptional candidate experience have a better chance of landing top talent. With changes in the industry, workforce, technology and labor laws, it’s challenging to keep up with the hiring game. At Bridge Performance Coaching, we want to share a few ideas to help you stay on top of your staffing needs. As you probably know, it is an employee’s market today. So ask yourself this: What are you doing to make your business attractive to prospective employees? Candidates early in the interview proces ..read more

How we deal with changes says a lot about us. When it comes to evaluating someone’s ability to navigate through a transition, about one-quarter of the population readily welcomes and embraces it. This leaves 75% of us that are resistant to such upheaval. Yet we often find ourselves faced with rapidly changing circumstances evolving outside of our control, like Covid, for example. How we take on transition makes all the difference for our own peace of mind as well as the success and well-being of everyone around us. Leadership research indicates there are three critical factors that contribute ..read more

Bob Dylan got it exactly right when he sang “The Times They Are A-Changin”. This is evident in most aspects of your business and it is especially true when hiring new employees. It used to be that what mattered most were a candidate’s skills, experience, and education but that trend has begun to shift. The focus now is towards prospects with some of that general industry experience but they also must have strong cultural alignment along with proven “soft skills”. So, what the heck are “soft skills” and why do they matter? Soft skills are the interpersonal attributes needed to succeed in the w ..read more