Professional Growth
What Must You Know About the Impact of Amazon on the Supply Chain?
In less than 20 years, Amazon has gone from a humble online book merchant to the most prominent force in retail. Most recently, the company’s revolutionary approach to supply chain management has been turning heads of industry experts with its disruptive practices. Supply chain professionals must keep one eye on the impact Amazon is having…
Read MoreDon’t Like Your Job? Why Keeping That Job Is the Best Move for Your Career
There are numerous legitimate reasons to quit your job. There are also occasions when it makes sense to keep it, even when it’s not long term. When you can leave a job in the right conditions, the transition to new employment will be much smoother. Waiting also gives you the chance to think it through,…
Read MoreYour Boss Resigned – What Do You Do Now?
It’s disruptive when anyone quits their job, but when it’s the boss – it affects every employee supervised by that person. Sometimes, business goes on as usual. Other times, the resignation is a harbinger of bad times to come. Because of the potential ramifications, it’s important to think through your own career options and possibly…
Read MoreHow Can Female Leaders Prepare to Be CEOs?
With just 6 percent of Fortune 500 companies headed up by a female CEO, corporate leadership is in desperate need of more female chief executives. A new study from the Korn Ferry Institute looked into the factors behind the success of some women CEOs by surveying 57 women who are or have been a CEO.…
Read MoreOur Top Job Search Tips from 2017
Congratulations, you’ve made it through another year and, hopefully, you achieved some career goals along the way! A lot of organizations do a “Best of” at the end of the year, and we’d like to get in on the act. So without further ado, here are our top job-search tips from the past year. What…
Read MoreYour LinkedIn Profile Reveals What You Think Is Important With Your Job
Your LinkedIn profile is available for any potential employer to see, 24/7/365, and therefore, it’s important for your profile to represent you properly. You may not realize it, but your profile can indicate a lot about you as a professional. If your profile is a bare-bones, facts-only affair, hiring managers won’t see you as someone…
Read MoreAn Effective Guide to Getting a Raise
We would like to think our employers can spot good work and don’t have to be hassled to pay more for it. After years of getting grades in school based on aptitude, it can be jarring to realize that the workplace doesn’t also operate this way. Fortunately, many people get a raise each year, just…
Read MoreForget About Job Security – Focus on Becoming Indispensable
Feeling indispensable in your job is a nice blend of excitement and security. But in today’s workplace, where many people feel disposable, how do you reach that indispensable status? It all begins with building a great reputation, showing those around you that you have the qualities of a successful person. However, you should be doing…
Read MoreWhy Spending Time in LinkedIn Groups Will Help Your Career
Most professionals know that LinkedIn is a great way to put your resume online and connect to other people in your industry. However, not as many people realize that LinkedIn groups are also highly useful tool for advancing their career. Groups can be one of the most helpful places to find information on jobs, connect…
Read MoreDoes Your Employer Value an Executive Supply Chain Education?
In the grand scheme of most companies, supply chain used to be secondary to other functions like production or marketing. However, times have changed and companies are now looking to get the most value possible out of their supply chains and the people who work in them. In light of this new emphasis, colleges have…
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