US Faces Challenge From UK and China in Talent War, First Ever Global Talent Survey Reveals LONDON, September 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The USA’s status as the world’s biggest talent hotspot is under threat from the UK and China, according to the first ever Global Talent Index (GTI). The US will maintain its position as the [...]

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HIRING DECISIONS For many, the hiring decision is a tough process. When more people are involved, the candidate is less likely to get hired. Why? Because everyone has an opinion and many firms take the stance that it’s better not to hire anyone than to hire someone who may not work out, or could even [...]

Happy at Work? Workplace stress can leader to disease and lower productivity. While you can’t avoid deadlines and all stressful situations, there are ways to create an environment where you want to work. Being happy and feeling fulfilled always motivates you to do more. For the high stress organization: Create organizational changes to make work [...]