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Top 3 reasons job seekers aren't applying to your open positions.

Aug 2, 2019
3 min

Top 3 reasons job seekers aren't applying to your open positions.

Number 3 will shock you! Knowing that change is inevitable, many organizations have to adapt, evolve, and change if they want to avoid being in critical situations like Circuit City, Toys R US, KMART, SEARS, NOKIA, BLOCKBUSTER, etc. As with many other things, the job description has evolved as well. Believe it or not, Newspaper, Magazine, and online job board postings are outdated practices. However, technology and social media will continue to lead the future in advancing th

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INCLUSION: Why it isn't working and making a difference in your organization.

Alex Puente

Jul 30, 2019
3 min

INCLUSION: Why it isn't working and making a difference in your organization.

Organizations have joined the fast growing line of inclusion by increasing the number of under-represented candidates and achieving diversity hiring goals. However, that doesn't translate into being more inclusive. Instead, high turnover rates, hostile work environments, and legal issues follow. Other organizations have had executives communicate the need for more inclusion and diversity efforts at the lower management level and suddenly the quest to hire more people that are

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You won't believe which hiring practices are hurting your organization

Alex Puente

Jul 29, 2019
3 min

You won't believe which hiring practices are hurting your organization

After several months of gathering information, the results are finally in. Thanks to all of the hard working people and organizations who voluntarily participated and took the time in taking the two surveys, we can finally verify our observation in organizational hiring practices and effectiveness. Our research included responses from current students, employees, ages 18-65 and small and mid-sized organizations in diverse industries from all over the united states. At NXGEN H

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Alex Puente

Jul 23, 2019
2 min

THE ULTIMATE RECRUITMENT TOOL

Why you will regret not knowing about it sooner. Finding the best talent has been one of the single most challenging obstacles for many organizations. Many continue to engage in urgent hiring practices that have only led to bad hiring decisions and high turnover rates. HR departments have been known to be constantly isolated and ineffectively used. Job postings have evolved from newspaper ads to online job-site postings like Glassdoor, Indeed, Linkedin, Simplyhired, Craigslis

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Alex Puente

May 9, 2019
3 min

WINNING THE WAR ON TALENT

Are traditional job interviews and applicant testing keeping you from recognizing real talent? Have you ever experienced buyers remorse after interviewing a candidate from Yale university, hiring them, then realizing that they completely blow? How about the candidate who did a horrible job selling or presenting himself that you rejected and later found out he is a superstar managing his own company or a rockstar working at your competitor. Yup! You dropped the ball on that on

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15 qualities of an exceptional executive team

Alex Puente

Mar 6, 2019
3 min

15 qualities of an exceptional executive team

Why you need to stop pretending you have them and rethink your recruiting strategy. Exceptional executive teams are a direct result of effective recruitment strategies. Everyone at all levels of an organization is responsible for recruiting. Organizations with an outdated approach often fail and continue to implement harmful recruitment practices. PRICELESS TRUTH “True diversity is lived, experienced, and learned by having been exposed to diverse environments, situations, and

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Alex Puente

Mar 6, 2019
3 min

Inspiring career moves to learn from

Why being open to opportunities can be a game changer. Growing up, I quickly learned the importance of career moves worthy of learning from my father. My father went from being a butcher, city employee, to becoming an ASE automotive technician earning well over $75,000 annually, an industry expert, and becoming a 2nd place winner in Nascar's Talladega speedway competitions. In addition, my father engaged in real estate and automotive investing that allowed him to unlock his e

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The best way to handle negative feedback

Alex Puente

Mar 6, 2019
2 min

The best way to handle negative feedback

Why accepting and learning from feedback will help you grow. Feedback is vital for positive reinforcement, constructive criticism, and performance appraisals. Never underestimate the power of feedback and the impact its has on people and organizations. “Wake up, take it personal, take action, and set yourself free!” Feedback of any kind is arguably one of the most crucial parts of any individual's journey to growth and success. For many, negative feedback is a tough drink to

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The importance of having employees who love coming to work

Alex Puente

Mar 6, 2019
4 min

The importance of having employees who love coming to work

Why you should rethink your recruiting strategy. Employees are our greatest asset, they keep the wheels rolling on your vehicle(business). It's important to have employees who love coming to work. Especially to invest in key players and other vital hardworking members who are not worth losing. "A role without learning, growth, and purpose is a dead end job.” Ever experienced the Monday morning feeling of not wanting to wake up or no enthusiasm to get up and go to work? It sho

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Alex Puente

Mar 6, 2019
2 min

Breaking the glass ceiling

Why negotiation is key to unlocking endless potential. Throughout the years, I have had the privilege of meeting very talented and skilled women who should be in leadings role. Unfortunately, many of them were very shy, timid, lacked confidence, and were very pessimistic. Don't find yourself in these shoes, your only holding yourself back. “Be bold or you will continue to get the short end of the stick.” Time and time again, we hear stories about people complaining regarding

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Alex Puente

Mar 6, 2019
3 min

10 tips for a more satisfying life

Why decisions are key to your success. Everyone has a time in their life when they realize they took their decision making ability for granted. Often being followers and suppressing the leader within. Many go through life dormant, manipulated,distracted, and never utilizing their God given wings. “ the last thing you want, is to end life regretting what you didn't do ” For many, making tough and sound decisions isn't a natural gift. However, every decision made will impact an

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