4 Skills Executives Want from Their Assistants

  When most people think of Executive Assistants, they tend to think that their job consists mainly of administrative work. But as most Executive Assistants will tell you, that’s simply not accurate. Today’s Executive Assistants hold many varied responsibilities. They must anticipate an executive’s needs. They need to keep their boss organized and on time.… Read More »

5 Big Benefits of Hiring Veterans

  On Memorial Day, we take time to remember the people who gave their lives while serving in our armed forces. But what about those who are done serving our country? As Memorial Day approaches, let us not forget the men and women who have sacrificed so much for us. Many come home to find… Read More »

5 Myths About Recruiting Agencies Busted

Over the past few decades, the staffing and recruiting industry has evolved rapidly. Gone are the days of simply filling empty seats in administrative or light industrial positions. Today’s recruiting agencies can source and screen candidates for a range of positions – from sales and marketing to IT and finance – for full-time or contract positions. So… Read More »

4 Steps for Creating a Personal Brand

  Brands have traditionally been associated with large corporations, but with the proliferation of social media, most people now have their own personal brand, whether they know it or not. Your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media profiles have shaped your online personality, in effect creating your own personal brand. Once you start thinking… Read More »

How to Retain Your Best Sales and Marketing Employees

As one of Kansas City’s top sales and marketing staffing firms, Morgan Hunter knows sales and marketing employees are notoriously tough to retain. In fact, according to a Glassdoor survey of 1000 sales professionals, 68% were seeking a new job at the time. The primary reason isn’t that surprising: better salary and compensation. But if you can’t offer more… Read More »

5 Helpful Apps for Executive Assistants

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  As an executive assistant, you have a lot on your plate. From scheduling meetings to planning travel, to managing the day-to-day happenings around the office, it can be hard to keep everything organized. Thankfully, there are multiple mobile apps to help you better manage your responsibilities and make your day more efficient. Here are… Read More »

To Manage People Well, Be Compassionate First

What’s more effective when managing a workforce? Compassion or toughness? According to new research by a Stanford psychologist, compassion wins out. Emma Seppala, associate director of Stanford’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, reports that “The more compassionate response will get you more powerful results” and in fact, making employees fearful is actually… Read More »

6 Ways to Make Meetings More Effective

  Meetings are a must in the corporate world. But in too many offices, meetings have become notorious time-wasters. We’ve all been there: you go to a meeting with no clear objective, the discussion goes off topic and, at the end, you haven’t accomplished anything. If this sounds familiar, there are steps you can take… Read More »

5 Resume Essentials for Job Search Success

  You’re ready to search for a great new opportunity. You’ve worked your way up the ranks, have plenty of experience, and want to spread your wings. The trouble is, you haven’t even looked at your resume since 2007. You know it’s the mission-critical document that will help you get your foot in the door at… Read More »

4 Reasons Recruiters Reject Your Resume

  Trying to find a job can be unbelievably frustrating. You spend weeks perfecting your resume, writing cover letters and applying for jobs only to get rejected, or worse, hear nothing at all. You have the experience and skills necessary for the position, but you’re not making any progress in your job search. Your resume may… Read More »