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Human Capital

Maximize your Human Resources

by Logan Conner on February 21, 2012

Attrition is “the true silent killer” for modern companies, experienced human resources director Bill Bagley said. It strikes in tangible and intangible ways: Increasing costs for recruiting and training, a loss of efficiencies, and lowering workplace morale. At Barnes Dennig’s most recent Distribution & Manufacturing Roundtable, Bagley discussed “Transformational HR,” a process companies can utilize [...]

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Perceptions matter in the workplace

by Scott Priestle on August 8, 2011

Bill Bagley, Human Resources Director at Barnes Dennig, has 30 years of experience in recruiting, training and senior-level coaching. He has a catalogue of stories about climbing the corporate ladder – or falling along the way – and he recently shared a few for an article in USA Today titled “Like it or not, perception [...]

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Leaders cannot afford to neglect planning

by Bill Bagley on January 10, 2011

This week’s edition of Becoming a Strategic Partner features an essay on planning by John C. Maxwell. He cites the ARC Tunnel, the multi-billion dollar project that the governor of New Jersey recently cancelled because of massive cost overruns. With better planning, the New Jersey Transit Authority could have avoided the large amounts of waste and fraud [...]

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Put 2010 in proper perspective

by Bill Bagley on December 29, 2010

This week’s issue of Becoming a Strategic Partner features an essay by John C. Maxwell about reflecting on the year that has passed and putting it in proper perspective. He offers three suggestions “to help you adopt a mindset that makes the most of 2010″: See the lessons in every setback. Show gratitude for the [...]

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The $25,000 Idea

by Bill Bagley on October 25, 2010

This week’s issue of Becoming a Strategic Partner features an essay on goal-setting by Earl Nightingale. He uses two examples – a bricklayer and a consultant – to emphasize that success comes from a series of small actions, each prioritized and done well. “You don’t need to overwork or to rush blindly into your work trying [...]

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The Missing `Link’ to Your Career Success

by Melissa Brogan on September 27, 2010

Regardless of industry, major or back­ground – networking is the missing “link” to the ultimate goal of finding your career success. Pairing academic achievements with earned experiences is only half of the way to your dream job. What frustrates many new graduates is finding the right job opportunity. The good news is, whether you realize [...]

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Tolerance

by Bill Bagley on September 13, 2010

This week’s issue of Becoming a Strategic Partner focuses on personal substance and professionalism. It features an essay by Dr. Tony Allesandra on tolerance. Specifically, Dr. Allesandra relays a five-step training tool for developing more tolerance: Examine common stereotypes. In the case of a difficult conversation, agree to disagree. Find people you consider different from yourself and build [...]

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Acting Against Discouragement

by Bill Bagley on August 23, 2010

This week’s issue of Becoming a Strategic Partner features an essay by Dr. John Maxwell on leading others — specifically leading others out of discouragement. Dr. Maxwell cites the career path of actor Samuel L. Jackson, who hit bottom personally and professionally before ascending to stardom. His family helped him face and overcome his discouragement, which [...]

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