Oct 26, 2021 | Steve Lowisz, Talent Optimization
“Your job as a leader is not to make your people happy.” Article authored by Qualigence CEO & founder Steve Lowisz It sounds strange. When you think of the best leader you’ve ever had, you probably think of someone who did make you happier. A great leader is...
Aug 6, 2021 | Steve Lowisz, Talent Optimization
As a leader, your success rests on your ability to communicate effectively. But that’s extremely difficult when you have to deliver a tough decision or bad news. Whether it’s layoffs, restructuring, or taking a different direction in business strategy,...
Jul 26, 2021 | Recruiting, Steve Lowisz, Talent Optimization
“Sales recruiting…is it always this bad?” 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 high-performing...
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
How accurately can managers plan for future human resources needs? If you’re an HR leader or manager planning for the future, you probably feel caught between a rock and a hard place. The last 18 months have made it painfully clear that planning for future human...
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...
Apr 6, 2021 | Recruiting, Sourcing, Steve Lowisz, Talent Optimization
Developing your leadership pipeline is key to the long-term success of your business. Article authored by Qualigence CEO & founder Steve Lowisz Unfortunately, building a leadership pipeline often falls by the wayside. It’s all too easy to get distracted by...