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Solutions 21 Weekly Insights
If you can only read one thing this week...
There are no shortcuts to success
by Buddy Hobart | Posted on May 3rd, 2016
In 1999 I wrote my first book, “Hire Education.” It was designed to teach college students how to market themselves to get a job. Several colleges and universities around the country had me speak to their students about the hiring process, which led to the idea and eventual action of writing a book. I also thought it would be fun.
In 1999, when the book was published, there really was very little in it about the Internet. In fact, I really only made passing references. Back in the day, there really was no such thing as an Internet job search. Back then we were doing it the “old-fashioned way.”
Fast forward to 2016. The old really is forever new. I came across an article recently and just shook my head. Read the rest at the Solutions 21 Blog >
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Why you should read it: Because you need to hear what Tom Gimbel, the author of this article, has to say about his experience with Millennials in his company. (Note: Our folks at Solutions 21 couldn't agree with him more.)
- What Everyone Can (And Should) Learn From Apple's Staff Retention
Inc.
Why you should read it: Because "Apple ended 2015 with an impressive 81% retention rate amongst its store staff - a company record." And consider this: They have over 460 stores in 16 countries. Check out the three things EVERYONE can learn from these retention experts.
- Why You Should Focus on Coaching Millennials Instead of Managing Them
Inc.
Why you should read it: Because "there are two key components of coaching millennials, as opposed to managing them in the traditional sense of presenting the rules and then telling them what they did right and wrong." Have a guess to the key components? Click the link to see if you were right!
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