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How to Position Your Disability as a Benefit at Work

Success

This perception of disability has also found its way into the workplace—which, rooted in capitalism as it is, tends to prioritize productivity. As a result of my speech disability, I once faced discrimination from a potential employer who said they would “never hire someone who stutters to be in a sales role.”

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10 quick tips for surviving the busy season at work

Insperity

– Pete Hinojosa, director, Sales Leadership Development. – Mary Lou Parrott, performance consultant. Plan ahead and prioritize work with clients as much as possible to avoid last minute demands and rushed projects. – Jill Chapman, senior performance consultant. Create a prioritized plan.

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How ‘try before you buy’ can help you make better hiring decisions

Work Life

While you can’t prevent occasional mis-hires, you can try to minimize the possibility by including a project phase in your hiring process or even considering a project as a paid consulting engagement (“try before you buy”) for both you and the candidate. Sales: We are building a product to attract new customers in a new segment.

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8 Must-Ask Behavioral Interview Questions

Insperity

For example, you might ask, “Tell me about the top awards that you have received for your sales performance.” For example, a candidate might say, “I was in the President’s Club five years in a row and this year I helped new sales increase 152 percent over last year.” Performance Consultant, Recruiting Services.

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8 Must-Ask Behavioral Interview Questions

Insperity

For example, you might ask, “Tell me about the top awards that you have received for your sales performance.” For example, a candidate might say, “I was in the President’s Club five years in a row and this year I helped new sales increase 152 percent over last year.” Any simple answer might be a red flag.

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Building Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace for a Stronger Future

Success

TIME Magazine named Fenty Beauty one of 50 Genius Companies in 2018, stating it “reportedly made $100 million in sales in the first 40 days on the market.” Her inclusive move to launch 40 foundation shades matching a much broader range of skin tones skyrocketed to a commercial success that reshaped the beauty industry.

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From blueprint to breakthrough: How AI and automation can transform the consumer enterprise

McKensey

Let’s say a retail merchandiser starts the process of analyzing scores of sales data and making recommendations for stock adjustments. Sales, on the other hand, is likely to see relatively low automation in the next five years (around 25 percent), given how much this function involves customer-facing activities.

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