Entrepreneur tips: 5 Interesting reads for small business owners
Starting and running a business can be a constant challenge, which means you have to continually learn and improve in order to succeed. These 5 interesting reads for small business owners can help you learn new things about entrepreneur tips on time management, human resources, the psychology and stress and more. 1. I sat down with a millionaire who operates 10 businesses while sailing around the world with his family This blog post follows an anonymous businessman [...]
Checking References – Are They Worth the Time?
Checking references is a step often skipped in the recruiting process. After interviewing candidates, narrowing them down to a select few, and discussing possible salary and other specifics, many employers forgo the reference check. They either assume everything the candidate stated would check out fine, or they simply don’t have sufficient time to contact the references. But the tragic event earlier this year in the United States, in which a former news reporter shot his [...]
Information session: USC Marshall School of Business
USC Marshall's GEMBA and IBEAR programs give a critical boost to managers and mid-career professionals on their way to the top. On Thursday, October 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. you can attend an information session for USC Marshall School of Business. An international MBA degree from USC’s prestigious Marshall School of Business can help take your career success to a new level. Join us for an information session about our Los Angeles-based one-year, full-time [...]
7 Reasons to Invest in Strategic HR
Strategic HR is more than just the common clerical and legal duties that many HR departments are in charge of. Many companies fail to understand that HR plays a large role for your workforce talent throughout the employee lifecycle. While it's true that HR is responsible for onboarding top talent, making sure the paperwork is in order, and ensuring compliance in company policies, they often fall out of the picture once an employee is hired [...]
Identifying Your Career Fit
Jobs are important; they help you survive day-to-day and provide a source of income. However, your career is a step beyond a simple job. Careers are the direction all of your efforts go towards. Choosing a career means choosing the professional skills you'll develop, the industry you'll be in and the type of jobs you accept. Discover your personal career fit to guide your search for the most suitable job for your skills, personality and [...]