Category Archives: Strategic HR

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

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%?

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

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

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

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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How HR and L&D Be an Effective Business Partner

How Can HR and L&D Be an Effective Business Partner? The simple answer is by linking your HR and L&D work directly to business success. Here’s how… Continue reading

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