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02/14/2023

Sending sweet Valentine's Day greetings to you from all of us at BTG! 💗

01/08/2023

Constructive criticism can be tricky to navigate. Harvard Business Review looks at what “tough feedback” really means and how these sometimes difficult conversations can be motivational tools when approached correctly. The trick? Both parties allowing genuine dialogue to flow.

https://hbr.org/2015/08/how-to-give-tough-feedback-that-helps-people-grow

Think of yourself as a coach.

01/01/2023

Best wishes for joy, laughter, and good cheer in 2023 from all of us at BTG!

11/01/2022

Don’t miss this upcoming webinar detailing how to use the Costovation methodology to carve out niches, create low-cost innovations, protect positioning, outsmart competitors, and give your customers exactly what they want—Thursday, November 3 at 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT. Reserve your seat today!

Whether fending off competition, protecting against economic downturns, or simply aspiring to grow faster, organizations can radically lower costs while innovating by leveraging the Costovation methodology. Costovation enables companies to find new ways to meet, and even exceed, customers’ expecta...

10/20/2022

It’s European Freelancers Week! More than ever before, harnessing a blended workforce that includes independents is key to staying flexible, building competitive advantage, and accessing today’s most in-demand skills. See our best tips for moving fast to secure top talent.
https://resources.businesstalentgroup.com/btg-blog/find-top-talent-fast?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=Q42022+Social+&utm_content=Blog

Finding the right independent talent quickly can be as simple as posting a project—so long as you’re ready to act when the right candidate comes along.

10/14/2022

Happy Freelance Business Month and European Freelancers Week to all the independent professionals fueling innovation, cultivating ideas, and powering business every day!

10/12/2022

Reserve your seat! Whether fending off competition, protecting against economic downturns, or simply aspiring to grow faster, organizations can radically lower costs while innovating by leveraging the Costovation methodology. Join BTG and New Markets Advisors Thursday, November 3 at 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT to learn how to remake business models while delighting customers at the same time. Register today:
https://info.businesstalentgroup.com/costovation-webinar.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=Costovation+Conversation+Webinar&utm_content=Costovation+Conversation+Webinar+-+Social

10/08/2022

Well-qualified executive candidates want to join businesses where they feel aligned with the mission and see potential for meaningful impact. Heidrick & Struggles' Anne Rockey looks at the increasing overlap between brand values and purpose, personal values, and social issues.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-brand-leaders-really-want-anne-g-rockey/?trackingId=CikbOexBTM2YkBMM7D9WhQ%3D%3D

Mission and meaning matter. That’s a critical truth in the executive search domain, and particularly relevant in the case of Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) and other leaders seeking positions with consumer-facing brands across sectors.

09/26/2022

We’re wrapping up our annual month-long celebration and exploration of employee wellness at BTG. In September we centered our conversation around important topics like mental and physical wellbeing, stress management, and creating healthy routines. Here's a peek at some of the team’s best resources and inspiration:
https://resources.businesstalentgroup.com/btg-blog/ideas-and-resources-to-support-employee-wellness?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=Q32022+Social+&utm_content=Blog

Supporting employee wellness is an integral part of Business Talent Group's culture for our hybrid and remote workers. Try some of our favorite tips on your own wellness journey.

08/27/2022

Workarounds. Paperwork. Unnecessary tasks. In business, it’s easy to make things complicated. Heidrick & Struggles studied Fortune 500 “super accelerators” and discovered devotion to simplicity and how it impacted them financially.
- from Entrepreneur
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/433370

It’s not always easy. What does that mean, and why? We make most things in our lives difficult, and they don’t have to be. Life is simple, but we persist...

08/25/2022

Independents now make up 36% of the US workforce, up from 27% in 2016. And they are among the most optimistic workers in the country—about both their own futures and the outlook for the economy, according to a new McKinsey & Company survey.
https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/sustainable-inclusive-growth/future-of-america/freelance-side-hustles-and-gigs-many-more-americans-have-become-independent-workers?cid=other-eml-dre-mip-mck&hlkid=03fddbc84f9f4ec0bf7d07064fad6452&hctky=9203763&hdpid=f76c797f-81b2-470a-9dbe-0458871d4341

Independent work is booming, the American Opportunity Survey shows. For these workers and society, the upsides and drawbacks are all part of the gig.

08/10/2022

Updating your LinkedIn profile? Applying for a consulting gig? Try these tips for writing an executive summary that will help you succinctly demonstrate your qualifications and experience.
https://resources.businesstalentgroup.com/talent-resources/executive-summary-writing-guide?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=2022%20Skills%20Index&utm_content=Blog

Whether you're writing a LinkedIn bio, a resume objective, or a project application, you'll need to distill your skills and experience into just a few sentences that highlight your expertise.