At the community college I am honored to serve, we are fortunate to have an Office of College Advancement (OCA) team full of high-performers. The OCA team handles many functions, including from alumni affairs and advertising, alumni affairs, … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Embrace African-American Diversity in the Workplace
Embracing others who do not look, dress, think or talk like us is the right thing to do. In fact, it’s the only thing to do. Embracing African-American diversity is also the economical thing to do. As professionals, it’s in our best interest to … [Read more...]
Going Off the Reference List
As expected, there are mixed reactions when people are asked if it is fair play to “go off the reference list.” If candidates for positions provide the names and contact information of their references, is it appropriate to contact individuals who … [Read more...]
Scrap the Background Check Today and Deal with the Drama Tomorrow
Are background checks really necessary? Absolutely! I advise my clients to use background checks when selecting finalists for top positions. The costs of background checks vary, but the $200 – which is the amount that I typically pay for an … [Read more...]