There are valid reasons to dismiss job applicants with “you’re overqualified!” As often as not, it can be a thoughtless, dispiriting copout. Poor interviewers and weak managers use it most. If a hiring manager is concerned that an […]
Let’s examine questions interviewers shouldn’t be asking. Broadly speaking, employers aren’t allowed to ask candidates questions that will reveal personal information and may undermine their chances of being hired for a position. Such questions are discriminatory and, while […]

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The relationship between employer and employee is a delicate thing. It starts during the interview process and continues beyond the employee’s last day. As we all know, sometimes, the separation is voluntary; other times, it is not. In […]

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Dear Colleague, Human Resources professionals, like many others in the workforce today, are facing a wide range of challenges. Based on conversations with our clients, we hear a lot of frustration about employee engagement – or the lack […]

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Are You Ready For Your Next Move? The job market is heating up. There are multiple signs that employers are hiring once again and that job seekers are successfully finding new opportunities to make their next career move. […]

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January 27, 2016 — OI Global Partners, a leading human resources consulting firm that helps organizations with executive coaching and individuals manage their careers, is highlighting a number of current and emerging trends in the world of work […]

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We hope your 2016 is off to a great start. At OI Global Partners, we’re excited about the year ahead. Our clients and candidates are telling us that they are as busy as ever – achieving their goals […]
I’ve managed a number of teams over the years. Some I built from scratch; some I inherited and then changed over time. While each team had its unique characteristics, they had two main similarities, which influenced – I […]
Change management is a term that gets used fairly loosely when companies hope to implement change. It can seem fairly straightforward. The company wants to move from x to z. How do the leaders make it happen? Well, […]
A new year is always a great time to start putting some positive best practices into your work strategy. As you plan out your goals and what you hope to achieve in 2016, please consider the following as […]