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WORK STYLE DIVERSITY AS A STRENGTH

Workplace culture is like a living organism constantly evolving. The introduction of a new employee or the departure of an employee can change the dynamic of an office culture. Too often the leadership of companies overlooks the importance of culture to organizational performance. Work styles and personal preferences have been studied for ages. 

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Culture, Organization Development Brian Formato Culture, Organization Development Brian Formato

Why Employee Engagement is So Critical During Tough Times

Keeping employees informed will go a long way towards keeping them engaged. Too much silence leads to rumor and speculation. Better to be transparent and tell it like it is, just keep the message focused on the positive and the future. Your employees will reward you by working harder and getting your organization through these tough times if you keep them focused on creating a brighter future.

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Strategy Brian Formato Strategy Brian Formato

WHY THE VIRTUAL PAPERCLIP MUST DIE

Technology advances are great, but their success hinges upon user adoption.  Technology companies can do their part by creating a user experience that is intuitive and easy to use.  Replacing the virtual paperclip with the virtual link button seems like a good next step in the transition to the cloud.

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Organization Development, Strategy Brian Formato Organization Development, Strategy Brian Formato

HOW THE INTERNET HAS DISRUPTED B2B SALES CHANNELS

With the hunter now the hunted, it is time to adopt a new strategy for success in the digital age.  Those that embrace the opportunities will flourish and the companies that drag their feet and stay married to their traditional sales channels will pay the price in the long run.  This is an exciting time for both new and old companies; most importantly it is a great time to be a consumer because the access to products, services and data has never been so great.  Be digital or be gone! 
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Career Management, Executive Coaching Brian Formato Career Management, Executive Coaching Brian Formato

How To Land A Job In Tough Economic Times

Job hunting is definitely an art.  It is much easier to give someone advice on how to conduct an effective job search than it is to actually execute one.  As a seasoned Human Resources professional who has changed jobs a number of times, I hope to impart some tactics and philosophies that will help you in your pursuit of a great job.

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