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Fast-track onboarding – engaging employees before they begin
This article was written by Jane Sunley, CEO of Purplecubed.
Most of us have been there – a job offer is made, accepted and notice period worked. During this time the new employer sends a contract and details of where the new starter should go on day one. Then silence… very little, or no contact, is made until the new recruit turns up at 9am on their official start date.
Notice periods tend to be at least a couple of weeks; 14 days or more of the new employee steadily moving backwards down the excitement scale – from elation after accepting an amazing job, to interest upon reading the contract, wonder; what might the job entail until the nerves kick in, fear around the first day – where to go, who to ask for, will they like me, will I like them? Continue reading
BPO Insurance Practice Head – US
Qualifications: Significant experience required; must have a proven track record of running a large scale BPO portfolio in insurance with P&L responsibilities. Background must include demonstrated ability to manage sales, grow revenue, and build a business practice. Prior experience must include operational responsibility for and understanding of personal lines BPO product offerings, with a focus on life and annuity products. Continue reading
8 Ways to Undermine Yourself as a Leader
written by Josh Linker
As entrepreneurs, we spend a lot of time honing our leadership style and working tirelessly to ensure our teams are motivated to work with us. There are countless resources to improve on various attributes you utilize both in and out of the office, but there’s less information readily available on pitfalls to avoid. You might think you’re doing a good job, but here’s a list of how you might be undermining yourself. Continue reading
Getting that First Promotion
by John Beeson
If you’ve been at your company for a few years and hope to move up to the next level, you may feel like you’re standing at an airport looking up to see one plane after another stacked up in a holding pattern. That’s because promotion rates in most industries have slowed dramatically since the recession, creating a backlog of talented employees intent on moving ahead. Continue reading