Dear Sharon – April 2019

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Q. My company has been really focused on culture the past two years and I am happy to report it is working, with one exception. Our top sales performer is a serious problem. His ego is huge, and he is not a team player at all. It is obvious to everyone that he believes he is untouchable and, in some respects, …

Dear Sharon – March 2019

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Q. I am so sad, one of my most beloved teammates just quietly told me that she has been diagnosed with cancer. The prognosis does not sound good. She’s asked that I keep it quiet for now until she figures out the next steps. I just don’t know what to do or how to help in my role as chief human …

Planning Your Company’s ‘Candidate Experience’ To Attract Talent

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With unemployment at less than 4%, finding talent has become the biggest issue employers face today. The new buzzword is “candidate experience,” which refers to the process of garnering talent from your unique branding message, starting with how you source talent and continuing through the interview and offer stages. The process of finding people to interview has changed completely. Gone …

Dear Sharon – February 2019

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Q. I have a co-worker that overall, I work well with, except for one issue. This gentleman in our office is a “Trump Basher” and makes no bones about sharing his opinion freely whenever there is an opportunity. Honestly, I’m not a fan of   President Trump’s personally but I don’t exactly share all his views. I was raised with the …

Dear Sharon – January 2019

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Q. I’ve been following your column and I’ve been wanting to write in, maybe in an attempt to not feel so alone. I am a senior ranking leader in a respected company. From all outward appearances, I am successful and confident. Here’s my challenge. I’m exhausted, and feel like such a fraud. Most times, I feel completely over my head …