Aug 6, 2021 | Steve Lowisz, Talent Optimization
As a leader, your success rests on your ability to communicate effectively. It seems simple – until you have to deliver bad news. Whether it’s layoffs, restructuring, or taking a different direction in business strategy, communicating unpopular decisions can be...
Jul 26, 2021 | Recruiting, Steve Lowisz, Talent Optimization
Article authored by Qualigence CEO & founder Steve Lowisz If you know me, you know I think recruiting sucks…. but it doesn’t have to! However, sales recruiting is another beast entirely. It can feel impossible to consistently find and recruit...
Jul 15, 2021 | Steve Lowisz, Talent Optimization
Article authored by Qualigence CEO & founder Steve Lowisz Have you ever heard of Jeff Bezos’ two pizza rule for meetings? Although he recently stepped down as CEO of Amazon, there’s no question his leadership style looms large over the organization. As CEO, he had...
Jun 28, 2021 | Human Resources, Recruiting, Steve Lowisz
Resource planning in talent acquisition is one of the most difficult yet important responsibilities for every HR department. And the last 18 months have made it painfully clear that the traditional approach to resource planning is doomed to fail. Nobody could have...
Jun 22, 2021 | Steve Lowisz, Talent Optimization
Authored by Qualigence CEO & founder Steve Lowisz Transparent. Connected. Motivating. These are just a few words we often use to describe strong company cultures. But for as much we talk about culture, there’s a lot confusion around what it really is, why it...
Jun 7, 2021 | Steve Lowisz, Talent Optimization
Article authored by Qualigence CEO & founder Steve Lowisz Most leaders solve too many problems. I’m serious. I know it sounds crazy, but it’s true. If you’re a leader, I know you crave results. You want to make an impact, solve problems, and drive growth. The...
May 17, 2021 | Hiring, Recruiting, Steve Lowisz
Dear recruiters: We need to talk. Look, I know that the jobs you’re recruiting for aren’t always glamorous. But for your sake…PLEASE stop writing boring job descriptions. And if you’re handed a boring job description from a TA leader or hiring manager, please do...
May 10, 2021 | Steve Lowisz, Talent Optimization
Authored by Qualigence CEO & founder Steve Lowisz The turnover tsunami is real. According to the Achievers’ Employee Engagement and Retention Report, 52% of workers plan on looking for new jobs in 2021. 2020 was unfortunately a banner year for team members feeling...
Mar 28, 2021 | Human Resources, Steve Lowisz
I’m sure you’ve heard people talking about “the new normal” or “when things go back to normal.” But let’s face it. That’s a crock of you-know-what. The problems that flushed our plans for 2020 down the drain are still here. The pandemic, the up and down economy,...
Mar 16, 2021 | Human Resources, Steve Lowisz
Let’s face it. HR has a credibility problem. Time and time again we hear from executives who insist that their HR leader doesn’t see the big picture, doesn’t understand business strategy, isn’t developing solutions to support their goals, etc. On the other side, many...
