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How to Get Started with Employee Development

Business Growth

How to Get Started with Employee Development

If you’ve never invested the time or energy into an employee development program, it’s not too late. I’ve compiled a short list of actionable take aways to get started with employee development today.

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How to Get Started with Employee Development

Business Growth

How to Get Started with Employee Development

If you’ve never invested the time or energy into an employee development program, it’s not too late. I’ve compiled a short list of actionable take aways to get started with employee development today.

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Business Growth

What is Progressive Discipline?

Managing employee performance can be tricky. It’s important for managers to make strong attempts to rectify negative employee conduct or poor performance. We remain consistent by following progressive discipline guidelines.

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HR Business Partners

7 Topics HRBPs Should Prepare for Business Leader Meetings

The credibility of HR Business Partners is always in flux. One way to drive consistent (and appreciative) partnership with your client groups is to prepare for your business leader meetings.

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Career Development

Conquering Behavioral-Based Interview Questions

Do you struggle preparing for job interviews? In this article, I list the top 10 behavioral-based interview questions hiring managers ask AND suggest how you can answer them.

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Career Development

What Hiring Managers Are REALLY Asking During Interviews

Have you ever walked out of an interview thinking, “Well that could’ve gone a lot better”? It might be because your hiring manager was looking for a certain answer, but you didn’t deliver. In this article, I give you common questions and what the hiring managers are REALLY looking for in your responses.

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Business Growth

5 Reasons your Small Business Needs an HR Consultant

Don’t let the HR side of your business weigh you down. Put your efforts towards building your business and hire a consultant like Kris Randa for your HR needs.

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Business Growth

When I Found My Passion

It’s so interesting how a moment can stick with you and keep whispering to you. I’m so glad I listened to that whisper because it turned into my passion.

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Career Development

3 Things to do BEFORE You Look for a New Job

You may be at a crossroads in your current role causing you to want to explore new job opportunities. Before you search, Kris shares the 3 most basic steps you should take first.

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how to leave a job on good terms

Career Development

How to Leave a Job on Good Terms

So you’ve accepted an offer. Now what? How do you close the loop on one job before moving on to the next without burning a bridge with your old team? I’ve gathered 6 steps you can take to ensure your boss won’t hate you for leaving them “high and dry”.

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Importance of Leaving a Legacy

Family Life

Importance of Leaving a Legacy

A sneak peek into the birth of “Randa-land”: Kris Randa’s dream to leave a legacy behind for generations to come.

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Career Development

How to Prepare for Behavioral-Based Interviews

When preparing for behavioral-based interviews, it’s crucial to have examples at-the-ready that showcase your skills, achievements and problem-solving abilities. Behavioral-based interview questions often start with phrases like “Tell me about a time when…” and aim to uncover how you’ve handled real-life situations. Using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer these questions is […]

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Career Development

Best Questions to Ask the Hiring Team

When preparing for an interview, it’s important to ask thoughtful questions to the hiring team. Here are some suggestions to help you gain insight into the company, the role, and the overall fit.

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preparing for interview

Career Development

How to Answer “So tell me about yourself”

Crafting an effective response to the question “Tell me about yourself” takes practice, but with these guidelines, you’ll be well-prepared for your next interview. Remember to tailor your answer to your unique experiences and the specific job you’re applying for.

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