4 Steps for Growing Your Corporate Brand Using Social Media
Last week we looked at How to Use Twitter to Increase Your Influence and today we’ll broaden the horizon by examining how to use social media to grow your corporate brand. Whether you want to attract and retain the right talent or increase the awareness of your products and services to potential clients, how your corporate brand is […]
6 Ways to Make 360 Feedback Work in Asia
360 feedback tools have been around for ages and although their popularity has been fading in recent years, Asian leaders still need to completely embrace the fact that seeking feedback is a sign of strength and not weakness. They have yet to see 360 feedback tools as a way to obtain feedback from people other […]
How to Use Twitter to Increase your Influence
You may be an expert in your chosen field, but do you have influence? Do others recognize your expertise and are influenced by it? Did you know you could use Twitter to both increase your influence and be recognized as an expert? What is Influence? SearchCRM defines social media influence as: “An individual’s ability to […]
Wait or Act: 5 Actions to Take After a Job Interview
So you’re finally done with the interview you’ve been getting ready for days, if not weeks. You walk out wondering if you aced it…or failed it. And the agonising waiting begins. Even though you asked the interviewer when to expect an answer, you simply have to wait and see whether the company is interested in […]
3 Secrets to be Seen as a Leader Today
When shifting into a new job people often wait to establish their position before displaying their leadership skills. Instead, I say grab the bull by the horns and jump into the deep end of the leadership pool because a leader is created through people’s perceptions. You may intrinsically have leadership qualities but they don’t mean […]
The Importance of Delivering Difficult Performance Reviews
See why giving difficult performance reviews with discussions are beneficial for the employee, line manager, team and the entire organization.
The Rise of Technical Recruiters in the West and Why HR Professionals in Asia are Falling Behind
Geeks rule the world – that’s why companies like Facebook pay $19 Billion for other companies like WhatsApp. It’s no longer totally embarrassing to be the nerd in high school or college. However, I now wonder – what does this mean for HR professionals? I’m rather taken by surprise with the number of Technical Recruiter […]
It’s Not All About You! How to Transform the Entitlement Culture in Asia
I frequently hear that people have expectations from their companies and bosses regarding their career progression. It’s when employees ask “What can you do for me?” rather than “What can I achieve for myself?”. Despite 17 years in Asia, I’m still surprised by the prevalent entitlement culture in many organizations. Entitlement – Employees vs. Employers […]
The Most Insightful Job Interview Questions Asked by the World’s Top Companies and what their Answers May Reveal
As a recruiter, you need to ask a bevy of interview questions to ascertain whether a candidate is right for the job. From behavioral questions to analytical questions, and from leadership questions to brain teasers – you sure have a wide choice of what to ask and what to skip. Many recruiters stick to the […]
10 Leadership Traits from House of Cards’ Francis Underwood
House of Cards’ Francis Underwood knows how to win a race. Here are 10 leadership traits from his character for all leaders aspiring to succeed in their careers.
