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By: bhobart
May 31, 2012
Talent acquisition has been very hot topic lately. A lot of my clients have been asking, “If unemployment’s so high, then where are all of the good people?” I have analyzed recent employment trends from the perspectives of both the solopreneur and the business owner. Today I would like to flip this topic and discuss it from the perspective of the job seeker. What is their responsibility? Experienced individuals seeking employment need to embrace the fact that there’s a...
By: bhobart
May 21, 2012
Lately I've been talking a lot about trend spotting and looking ahead at the employment market. Recent employment numbers are giving us some good insight into where these trends are headed. In my last post, Bringing in New Talent: Employment Trends, I focused on what these numbers mean to the solopreneur, or the seasoned professional ready to step out on his or her own as a consultant. I would like to explain what these new trends and opportunities mean for businesses. What should they...
By: bhobart
May 3, 2012
When it comes to employment, we've gotten used to hearing nothing but negative reports and bad news from the markets over the last couple of years. However, in the last 90 to 180 days, a lot of positive news has emerged, and the most recent jobs report really stands out. What does this new trend mean, and what is the market saying to all the entrepreneurs out there?
I like to use the term solopreneurs, which describes people who want to branch out on their own and start a consulting...
By: bhobart
April 27, 2012
These days, you have probably heard the term “micro trend.” Basically, a micro trend is when up to 1% of the population moves in a certain direction, by purchasing a certain product, using a certain tool, etc. Once a micro trend is underway and 1% of the population begins to move toward that trend, there is a momentous shift. The power and influence of that micro trend can actually change culture.
There is a micro trend going on right now. I’ve talked about it in a...
By: bhobart
April 25, 2012
A while back, I spoke with a guy named Hollis Half, whom I steal a lot of great quotes from. One that has really stuck with me is, “Teachability is man’s capacity for growth." It’s about always being open to learning something new. As true as this is, at times it can be difficult to do. Even avid learners can get stuck sometimes. Even if you are committed to constant improvement, by constantly reading and trying to stay ahead, you can still get stuck. Everything cannot be...
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