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When everyone nods in agreement, when no one asks clarifying questions, when every decision slides through without debate – that’s not alignment. That’s silence. And silence isn’t the same as agreement. As leaders, we say we want honest feedback and robust discussion. But here’s the uncomfortable question: Are we actually creating the conditions where peopleRead more

EXCELERANT, an award-winning leadership development and human resources consulting company will be honored as one of the 2023 LSU 100: Fastest Growing Tiger-Owned Businesses during the LSU 100 Celebration and Ranked Countdown Event on October 20, 2023 at the L’Auberge Resort and Event Center in Baton Rouge, La. In addition to celebrating the success ofRead more

For those employers who simply want to stay up-to-date on recruitment tactics.

In the current job market, so many employers are dealing with the challenges of hiring new talent while also balancing the state of employee retention.  One strategy that helps on multiple fronts is for the company to fully embrace its core values. Core values are often undervalued or even ignored, but they can be aRead more

In 2020, many businesses had to adapt quickly with the switch to a remote work force.  This drove many leaders to quickly adopt hybrid work policies. Now that we have at least 12 months of experience with a hybrid working work force, company leaders have the luxury to be more thoughtful and deliberate with policiesRead more

It is a good time to start thinking about strategic HR plan for next year, and that plan should include updates to your employee handbook. With policies and procedures mapped out, your business will have an advantage in navigating employees returning to work or continuing hybrid work, cyber policies, and health and safety guidelines. PoliciesRead more

Now more than ever, employers are working with recruiters to navigate the disruptions in the workforce, and recruiters are providing a distinct skill set to help companies win top talent. When Your Team Returns to The Office and Works Remotely Throughout the outbreak, most workers opted to shelter in place, to stay put instead ofRead more

“Breaking the ice during job interviews without breaking the law is tougher than it sounds. Personal questions at job interviews are risky, legal experts say; they recommend interviewers stick to job-related inquiries, which are a safer way to build rapport.“ “Casey recommended building rapport with applicants through job-related questions, such as: work experiences, companies workedRead more

With the economy reopening and businesses trying to fill open positions, recruiting and talent acquisition are the hot topics for the tough competition seen by companies looking to hire. We’ve gathered a few articles from the industry to highlight the current hiring issues today. Businesses Desperate to Hire As Demand Rises May 14, 2021 JayRead more

Over the last year, the pandemic has uniquely changed the way that many of us work, and one of the recurring themes we hear from business owners and company leadership is the challenges of hiring in today’s work environment. Now more than ever, working with an external recruitment service is critical for companies looking toRead more