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Spent $5298 on the wrong hiring (and why it was the best mistake I ever made) The realization happened a little late But thankfully, I figured out needed the most fundamental aspect ↓ 📍 Communication Seriously, I can’t understand why it’s so underrated! Open communication has done wonders for us... We've got so much more clarity in our processes. — misunderstandings? way fewer now — our decision-making has improved a lot — everyone actually looks forward to feedback now — the entire team is aligned towards our common goals — we have crazy idea-sharing sessions that are so much fun — dedication and commitment to work have never been higher — the team feels closer and way more comfortable with each other — confusion has dropped because we’re not just assuming things anymore. Most importantly, the team feels valued and heard💛 The best part is we can now catch issues early And stop small problems from becoming big headaches. The future looks brighter than ever at K3 Consultancy :) 📍P.S.: What’s been your biggest lesson from a mistake? #openculture #teamcommunication #growthmindset #teamcollaboration #Nidaknows

How can you develop soft skills such as empathy, creativity and problem-solving when you work remotely full-time? Here are some practical tips for how you can be more intentional about this even when you're not face-to-face in person with colleagues. #3mer

Soon I’ll be coming up on 8 years of working in Corporate America and thought it would be fun to post some of the most used office jargon…it’s kind of like its own language if you speak it well enough…what words/phrases did I miss? - Resource = person - Leverage = using a “resource” to get something done - Aligned = agree - Opportunity = problem - Circle Back = do it later - Deliverables = “tangible” results - Level Set = get on the same page - Best Practice = theoretically best way to do something - Drill down = get to the bottom of or more detailed data - Due Diligence = thoroughly investigate - Deep Dive = same as due diligence but more collaborative - Move the needle = has little to no impact on the result - Piggyback = adding to what someone already said - Take this offline = discuss in private - Boil the ocean = try and do everything - Slide deck = PowerPoint - Transparent = tell the truth - Stakeholder = accountable sr mgrs - Bio break = bathroom break - Robust = strong/tough - Standup = daily status meeting - Granular = more detailed/precise - Bandwidth = capacity - Disruptive = interrupts your actual work - Right sized = layoffs - Optics = how other people think/feel about something - Pipeline = upcoming work - Organically = did it ourselves - Wheelhouse = within your abilities - Use case = example

I've seen more posts sharing people's back-to-back-to-back meeting schedules. News flash: This is not work. We wonder why we have the layoffs, reductions in headcounts and overall shifts in the workplace. Meetings don't equal work. That feeling you feel at the end of the day? That's mental exhaustion from having to be atentative and masquerade for others in a meeting. Let's not confuse 8-hours of meetings with a fulfilling day of work. Block your calendar, identify your role's core responsibilities, and over execute on expectations. Now that's hard work.

**Building a Dream Team: Collaboration Over Acquisition ** Is your first instinct to fill an open role with a new hire?  While that can be a great solution, sometimes the magic lies in collaboration Here's why fostering internal growth through collaboration can be just as, or even more, powerful than simply searching for the "perfect fit": #Unleash-Hidden-Potential: Your team members might have untapped skills or a desire to learn new things. Collaboration allows them to stretch and grow. #Boost-Innovation: Diverse perspectives spark creativity and lead to solutions you might not have considered otherwise. #Strengthen-Existing-Bonds: Working together builds trust and a stronger team spirit ❤️. #Think-of-it-this-way: By collaborating, you're not just adding a piece to the puzzle, you're building the entire picture together That's a recipe for sustainable success **What are your thoughts on collaboration vs. hiring?  Let's discuss in the comments! ** #collaboration #growthmindset #dreamteam #companyculture

Do what you love! Leave the rest to us. Here's why should you should let us help! 👉 Focus on What Energizes You: Delegate tasks to experts, so you can concentrate on your core strengths and business growth. 👉 Cost Savings: Save on hiring, training, and overhead costs. Pay for the work done, not the workspace. 👉 Global Talent Pool: Access a world of diverse skills and perspectives to elevate your projects. 👉 Scalability: Ramp up or down based on your needs, no hiring or layoffs required. 👉 Boost Productivity: Let specialists handle tasks efficiently, while you concentrate on big-picture goals. It's time to work smarter, not harder! #EtterOps #OutsourceSuccess #BusinessEfficiency #DelegateToElevate

When it comes to delivering messages, it’s not always about what you say, but who says it. The nature of our work at LOCAL means we sometimes come into a company during or after a particularly difficult change. These tough changes - re-orgs, cost cuts, layoffs, and the uncertainty that comes with it - can result in a distrust of leadership. In these situations, it’s important to consider not just what to say to impacted employees, but who has the credibility, influence, and trust to deliver that message. Hint: It’s probably not the CEO. The messenger matters. People need to hear from someone who is in the trenches with them, not from someone in the boardroom. Instead, enlisting a peer, customer, or even a patient to deliver your message can be far more effective. Their credibility and relatability can make all the difference in gaining trust and moving the conversation forward. For example, a company we worked with was going through a particularly difficult transformation impacting all aspects of the business. Change fatigue had set in and employees were skeptical of leadership. Instead of more letters from the CEO, they created a three-part video series where small business customers candidly shared how the company’s mistakes had negatively impacted their business, and it was raw and unfiltered. When those same customers later pleaded with employees to improve efficiency so their businesses could succeed, the message resonated far more than if it had come from the CEO. The employees didn’t need to hear the company line—they needed to hear from the people they were affecting. This approach can apply across industries. In healthcare, for example, a patient sharing their positive experience can motivate employees to embrace a change more effectively than any corporate presentation ever could. The key is to think about who people trust and who they’ll listen to. It’s not always the leader at the top.

90% of all headaches at work are thanks to our uncanny ability to completely mess up talking to each other, making COMMUNICATION—or rather, MISCOMMUNICATION—the Main Villain. VOLUME ⬆️⬆️ ↳ Ever feel like your office is just a live-action version of "telephone"? Yeah, it's not just you. A whopping 90% of management issues are because we can't seem to pass a message without garbling it beyond recognition. ↳ Imagine this: Your boss asks for a "brief" report, so you jot down a couple of lines. Turns out, they were expecting War and Peace with pie charts and a poetic tribute to economic fluctuations! ↳ And then there's that meeting about "cutting costs." While you're thinking of layoffs and budget freezes, the person next to you is wondering if buying scissors in bulk would help. ↳ Miscommunication - the sneaky little gremlin that’s turning your Zoom calls into a game of charades and transforming your emails into cryptic puzzles. But hey, there's hope! Just sprinkle on some extra clarity, cut down the corporate speak, and maybe, just maybe, try a dash of telepathy—just to be sure. #communication #creativity #teamwork #teamwork #productivity

💼 Have you ever opened up your job board, looked at the long list of positions to recruit for, and felt completely overwhelmed? Not knowing where to start is a common predicament that plagues recruiters the world over. 🆘 The Problem: The inability to prioritize can be a major productivity killer in recruiting. With a plethora of roles to fill and deadlines to meet, the task can seem daunting and can quickly lead to burnout. ❓ Why It's a Problem: With no clear direction or focus, time and resources are often wasted on non-critical tasks. Additionally, without prioritization, there is no way to measure success or align teams effectively. 💡 Solution: The concept of Sprint Recruiting. It is a systematic approach that allows recruiters to limit their focus to the most critical roles within a specific time frame. This approach creates a success routine, allowing recruiters to plan their weeks effectively and align their resources for maximum productivity. 🤷♂️ How do you get started? The first step involves sitting down with your hiring group or department manager and identifying which roles are most important. This not only streamlines your tasks but also helps foster better relationships with your clients. ℹ️ Facts: Sprint Recruiting is based on the principles of Agile project management, which has been proven to increase productivity and efficiency in many industries. As a recruiter, how do you prioritize your tasks? Have you ever tried a sprint-based approach in your recruiting efforts? Here's how I do it: https://lnkd.in/gKNDf2aD #Recruiting #Productivity #recruitment #HR #HRChat #Jobs Also, sorry Celi for using you as an example! 😁

Layoffs, position elimination, restructuring are prevalent in business today. Maintaining a positive workforce during these challenging times is essential. Leaders must foster engagement, motivation, and support throughout adversity. Actions you can take are: 👉 Keep lines of communication open to build trust and reduce uncertainty. 👉 Acknowledge team struggles while reinforcing shared goals. The team must continue to deliver. 👉 Offer flexible solutions to manage work-life balance. People will be stressed possibly doing more with less. Help them find balance. 👉 Celebrate small wins to boost morale consistently. Wins reduce stress and make people feel good about what they do. 👉 Encourage collaboration to solve problems and share ideas. The company must still work together. 👉 Provide resources for personal and professional growth. Growth is a positive, find positive growth opportunity through stretch assignments, mentoring, etc. 👉 Recognize individual and team achievements regularly. Everyone will be working hard, show your appreciation. 👉 Lead by example with resilience and positivity. If you aren't doing this, they won't either.