Category Archives: Performance Excellence

Is there another way to get hired, a better position, opportunity, or make my business grow? by Dr. Fred (DocFred) Simkovsky

Posted on May 24, 2012 by DocFred

Of course, there is no easy way, magic bullet, secret, or trick. It just takes stamina, fortitude, and a thick skin when it comes to rejection. But, there are a few things that can make a difference besides networking, rubber … Continue reading →

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Why does it take so long to hire new employees with unemployment still over 8%?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by DocFred

I see searches going on for 6-12 months or more even with all the qualified workers out there. Why? I spend a lot of time while doing client consulting working with their recruiting efforts. Unfortunately, corporate recruiting is still in … Continue reading →

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Why do People Misuse Social Media? by Dr. Fred (DocFred) Simkovsky

Posted on April 10, 2012 by DocFred

In my last blog article I talked about Communication is the key to relationships. I want to expand on that article to talk about why people feel they have a right to misuse social media, our latest tool of communication. … Continue reading →

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The State of Job Hunting and Recruiting in our economic times by Dr. Fred (DocFred) Simkovsky

Posted on March 4, 2012 by DocFred

I have been doing independent consulting for 3 years now but get tired of spending the major part of my time developing business instead of doing the work I love and have a passion for; executive and employee coaching, organizational … Continue reading →

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Culture Drives Performance Excellence

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Bob Ebers Founder

Culture, like the air you breathe, is difficult to get your arms around lever of high performance and workplace engagement. Other commonly recognized performance excellence levers appear easy to move in comparison. Got bad managers? Fire the worst; then train—and … Continue reading →

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