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Reskilling: What is it and why is it important?

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For example, a retailer might reskill its in-store salespeople to work as remote customer service agents to support a change in focus from brick-and-mortar to e-commerce sales. A subset of reskilling, called upskilling , can help prepare your people for major changes in their current roles.

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Are Annual Employee Performance Reviews Really Dead?

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Companies should also consider investing in a way for managers and employees to share feedback easily, such as an online program, an app or another outlet that is easy, quick and enhances the ability to give real time feedback when conversations may not be logistically feasible.

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6 stay interview questions that top employers ask

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You can treat these similarly to performance reviews from a logistical standpoint, but the objective should remain different. For instance, HubSpot offers many free certification courses for sales and marketing professionals through its online academy.

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6 ways to combat workplace incivility

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“He brings in all the big sales, so we have to put up with it.”. If you hear yourself thinking or saying anything along these lines, it’s time to remind yourself that people problems cost a business just as much, and sometimes more, than logistical or technical problems. It’s happened to all of us. Welcome to the club!”.

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Super Bowl Promotions and Preparations: How 8 Small Businesses Are Bracing for the Big Game

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We have organizational and logistical plans to move our crews and equipment to each event smoothly and efficiently. Sales slow and clients’ patience is tested. Parking logistics are absolutely crazy, especially since Mandalay Bay is directly across from Allegiant Stadium,” says owner Noel Bowman.

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You’re Overthinking It—These 4 Simple Self-Improvement Hacks Will Change Your Life

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Because a short call can lead to increased connection, productivity and even success in closing sales. A variety of salespeople still count phone calls as their number one most successful sales tactic for a reason. Tune out the noise surrounding the “what-if” scenarios and logistics. Need proof? Write it down.

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The No. 1 Tip for Hiring a Successful Summer Intern

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The young person should also be invited to attend departmental and company meetings, sales calls and vendor presentations. You may also need to arrange for parking, building access and other logistics of working in your building. In addition, supervisors should meet weekly with interns to discuss their progress and answer questions.