Tag Archives: Talent

Top 5: Hiring Top Talent

There is a guiding philosophy that human capital can be an organization’s most important asset. In sports, managers are counted on to provide leadership in managing the team. From Joe Torre to Vince Lombardi, several standout managers have been able to deliver consistently great performance. Similarly, star performers are game changers on the field. In the business world, we all know about Steve Jobs and his track record with Apple. We recently worked with a client with a client to transform a 60 person department. Change started from the top through the selection of a new executive lead. From there, we had a mandate to redefine the group’s purpose, reprioritize their efforts, and inject new skills and talents. We share some tips on how to transform an organization through the hiring of top talent. Continue reading →

Posted in Startups & Innovation by David Capece | Monday, October 19th, 2009 | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Gen Y in the Workplace

Staying competitive in today’s marketplace means attracting Gen-Y’s top candidates, something that can be challenging to many organizations. The first step requires an employer to gain a greater understanding of Gen-Y’s expectations and a willingness to stray from the norms that have become commonplace in their organization. Though there are many areas to consider when looking to attract Gen-Y’s best and brightest, here are 3 suggestions that are worth some time and consideration: Continue reading →

Posted in Social Impact by David Capece | Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 | Tagged , | 14 Comments

Top 5 Baseball Picks: Winning Strategies

In 2008, the Yankees led the baseball world with a payroll of $209 million and 11 teams had a payroll of $100 million or more. The World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies were #13 of 30 teams on the list and they defeated the Tampa Bay Rays who were next to last in payroll at $44 million. While you can certainly try to spend your way to success, that doesn’t always work. It is more important than ever to get maximum impact from every dollar you spend. In 2008, the Yankees led the baseball world with a payroll of $209 million and 11 teams had a payroll of $100 million or more. The World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies were #13 of 30 teams on the list and they defeated the Tampa Bay Rays who were next to last in payroll at $44 million. While you can certainly try to spend your way to success, that doesn’t always work. It is more important than ever to get maximum impact from every dollar you spend. Continue reading →

Posted in Startups & Innovation by David Capece | Monday, March 30th, 2009 | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Crisis Hits Consulting Industry

By now, many companies are onto their 2nd and 3rd round of layoffs. We all know that consumer psychology is changing as price-conscious consumers reject high priced clothing (Saks down 90% to $2 per share), jewelry (Tiffany’s down over 60%), and art (Sotheby’s down over 80%). That same mindshift is now taking hold in the workplace. Continue reading →

Posted in Market Trends, Social Impact by David Capece | Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment