In With the New: A Fresh Take on Performance Management Practices
As discussed in the previous article, “Out with the Old: Performance Management Trends to Ditch in 2020,” the concept of Performance Management is basically the way an employer uses guidance and feedback to steer their employees toward accomplishing their objectives. So if old techniques such as yearly evaluations and rankings are “out,” then what’s “in” […]
A way to help
As States begin to grapple with the questions and challenges of when and how to reopen safely and more conversations are focused on a positive direction, there are still so many people in need of assistance. We have witnessed the efforts of so many helping their communities battle the COVID-19 pandemic. We have seen the […]
The COVID-19 crisis: How Mj3’s clients and other companies across the globe are stepping up to help
Our team knows that COVID-19 has brought much uncertainty and confusion in the recent weeks. As we continue to feel the impact of this global shift, Mj3Partners remains committed to ensuring that you will be ready to fill roles when we are back to business as usual. First and foremost, we want to give a […]
Coronavirus Letter RE: Recruiting in Uncertain Times
Photo by Fusion Medical Animation on Unsplash As we embark into uncharted territory as families, neighborhoods, communities, and businesses, many of us are trying to figure out what comes next. How do we move forward? With so many things coming to an abrupt halt, like local services, event cancellations, and school closures, it is almost as if we […]
Out with the Old: Performance Management Trends to Ditch in 2020
As long as businesses have existed, there has been a need for employers and employees to communicate, collaborate, plan, and adjust. This ongoing back-and-forth interaction falls under the concept of Performance Management, which at its essence is simply the way an employer uses guidance and feedback to steer their employees toward accomplishing their objectives. As […]
Working With Purpose: What Employee Engagement Is Truly About
A term often thrown around in the corporate universe is “employee engagement,” and though it’s often treated as a singular concept, it’s really just a cog in a bigger machine that doesn’t fully function without all of its parts. By simple definition, to engage means to occupy attention, to attract, to please. If you Google […]
The Fork in the Road: Making a Mid-Life Career Change
When I was growing up I always said I wanted to be a teacher. I had teachers who inspired me to learn and grow and I knew that I wanted to be that same figure providing encouragement for young people. My parents thought differently, however. They felt that I would be frustrated because of the […]
Organizational Design – What’s Best for Your Company?
Until very recently most companies utilized a hierarchical organizational structure. Well, times they are a changin’. Companies are moving toward a more level organizational design composed of interactive teams that work in a much more collaborative manner. In the past most organization designs were more of a simple structure that was authority from the top […]
Networking: Do’s and Don’ts
Networking has become an integral part of our business culture for many reasons. It is important to socialize with people who are like minded and professional to keep your name out there. Networking can be used for many purposes, not just to garner clients or to try to secure a new position. It can be […]
Perfecting the Elevator Pitch
Here it is! Your big moment. The recruiter asks you the time tested question, “So,,,,tell me about yourself.” YIKES! How in the world can you concisely and adequately describe yourself to someone without sounding boastful or too modest? This is often referred to as an “elevator pitch”. Your elevator pitch in this instance may well […]