Implementing a Strategic Workforce Plan – Here’s what you need to know

By The Intersect Group

The need to employ talent management strategies before there’s an unexpected gap is especially important in core departments that depend on highly skilled professionals for long-term stability. By implementing a Strategic Workforce Plan – a long-term blueprint to ensure workforce optimization – you can ensure that your team is built to support your organization’s strategy and culture, and position your business for ongoing success. …

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How to Keep Yourself Relevant

By The Intersect Group

Instead of COVID-19 stalling your career or your professional plans, now is the time to be checking off skills development opportunities, including online courses and certifications, and taking advantage of the extra time you likely have on your hands by networking and reading. To make the most of your time at home while boosting your …

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How to Freshen Up Your LinkedIn Profile

By The Intersect Group

Now is a great time to optimize your LinkedIn profile (or to create a LinkedIn profile if you don’t have one already). With most people still working from home right now, more professionals are apt to connect and take discovery or mentorship calls than they would if they were in the office.   Regardless of …

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7 Reasons Why Candidates are Not Hired

By The Intersect Group

Interviews are tough…and stressful. There is a lot to keep in mind as you’re going through the interview process. Articles abound when it comes to what you should do to make sure you are viewed as someone who could add value to a team/organization. On the flip side, here are some things to avoid, as …

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The Power of Networking

By The Intersect Group

Whether you are unemployed and actively job searching or employed and looking to increase the number – and depth – of your professional connections, networking is key. But networking has changed a lot over the last several months. Instead of meeting in person with a recruiter to discuss career prospects or inviting a professional connection …

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Business Continuity – The People Component

By The Intersect Group

ORGANIZATIONS OF ALL TYPES AND SIZES HAVE HAD TO SCRAMBLE TO CONTINUE OPERATIONS BECAUSE OF THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK. The scope and nature of the pandemic means we have to expand our thinking about how we plan for business continuity. We’ve put together our thoughts and observations on some of the prominent issues that have arisen …

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#3 TIG Tips for Quarantined Parents: Craft Box

By The Intersect Group

Step 1: Grab a plastic bin Step 2: Gather up a variety of craft supplies. Here are some suggestions: colored paper, markers, colored pencils, glue, clothes pins (if you have them), tissue paper, pipe cleaners, scissors, cupcake liners, cotton balls, tissues, glitter, beads, string, paperclips, buttons, paint, Play-Doh – and anything else you might have lying around. …

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Considering a NetSuite Implementation? Here’s What You Need to Know

By The Intersect Group

NetSuite is the world’s leading provider of cloud-based business management software. Through a single, integrated business software solution, NetSuite helps companies manage core business processes, including customer management, financial management and planning, order and production management, supply chain management, warehouse and fulfillment, and procurement. NetSuite combines multiple business processes into one platform, including: Enterprise Resource …

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