Why You'll Never Meet Your Best Candidate

Are your A-level candidates getting trapped in a digital "black hole"? The Wall Street Journal thinks so. If your company is like most, the best candidates may never actually make it into your office. Here's how to ensure they do.

Medical Marijuana and Employment Policy -- Get the Facts

State and local legislation is undergoing sweeping change related to medical marijuana, but what does it all mean for your business?

Leadership Tip of the Month: Executive Presence Counts

Being perceived as a leader -- the ability to command a room and project gravitas -- is essential to success in an executive role. Increase your influence by displaying confidence in these three components of "executive presence":

1. Communication style: Speaking with passion and energy; using decisive and clear language.
2. Nonverbal cues: Standing tall; making eye contact; using an authoritative tone of voice.
3. Appearance: Although less important, employees and peers still expect executives to dress appropriately for the role; unkempt attire or provocative clothing undercuts executive presence.

Source: http://tinyurl.com/8e6jxr3

Stat of the Month: The Tide Has Turned

The majority of Americans (53%) now say that marijuana should be legalized, up from just 12% in 1969.

Source: http://tinyurl.com/p79p4nh

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