Master Negotiator: Power of Silence
[Go here for tips 1 to 4.] 5. Use the Power of Silence
Month: April 2015
How to Become a Master Negotiator: 7 Keys, Part II
In yesterday’s Advisor, we presented the first four of powerhouse negotiator Eldonna Lewis Fernandez’s tips for better negotiations. Today, the rest of her tips. (Fernandez, author of Think Like a Negotiator, is the CEO of Dynamic Vision International—a specialized consulting and training firm that helps individuals hone negotiation skills.
The return of the quarterback evangelist
With the NBA and the NHL heading into the playoffs and Major League Baseball’s 2015 season underway, one might think that the NFL would have a hard time breaking onto page 1 of the sports section these days. (For younger readers, that was a reference to something we used to call a “newspaper.”) Not so! […]
Fake job references—what’s the world coming to?!
by Dan Oswald The other day I heard about a company that provides fake references for job applicants, renters, and others. And from what I understand, the length it goes to in order to “lie” on behalf of its clients is unbelievable—even if the references it provides are believable. This company will provide you with […]
Become a Master Negotiator: 7 Keys
HR managers negotiate every day. In today’s Advisor, powerhouse negotiator Eldonna Lewis Fernandez, author of Think Like a Negotiator, shares expert tips.
Are You Providing Distraction-Free Training?
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, so today’s Advisor provides you with valuable resources and statistics to help you train your employees about the dangers of distracted driving.
Onboarding Infographic Charts Path for Success
In yesterday’s Advisor, we featured tips for recruiting’s final step, onboarding. Today, a helpful infographic from BambooHR to clarify onboarding programs and what makes them successful. Here’s the infographic:
Beauty and the Business School—What Is the Connection?
No, this HR Strange but True isn’t about a Disney® movie or beauty school dropout Frenchy in Grease. It’s about a fascinating new course at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business taught not by an MBA but by the artist in residence—Diane Ragsdale—that addresses a possible link between a concept of beauty and success […]
Variable Pay: Make It Work for Your Organization and Your Employees
Comprehensive variable pay programs—more “pay at risk” for employees—are a growing trend for 2015 and beyond, notes John A. Rubino of Rubino Consulting Services. Here are some reasons why, and why you could save some serious money by implementing a comprehensive variable pay program at your organization.
How to Become a Master Negotiator: 7 Keys
Onboarding is important for assimilation and productivity, but it’s also your first opportunity to boost retention. To help individuals maximize their bargaining prowess in business and in life, Fernandez has identified seven critical strategies for emerging victorious in any negotiation: