Paints and Coatings Hiring and Career

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Hiring for the Future: Why Adaptability is the New Must-Have Skill

Versatility, adaptability and resilience now matter as much as specialized skill. A strong utility player is your hedge against change.

Hiring Backup Plan: Don’t Gamble on a Single Candidate

What happens if your first-choice hire does not work out? A reliable backup plan keeps the search from starting over.

Leaders Lead, Whatever Their Title

Leadership is not reserved for the C-suite. How people at every level of the organization set direction and move the company forward.

Hiring Decisions Without Consensus: How to Move Forward

Lack of consensus is not an excuse for failing to make a decision. Waiting usually costs more than deciding without full agreement.

Why Hire People Who Express Gratitude

No one succeeds alone. Why hiring people who are quick to express gratitude pays off in morale and productivity.

Interviews Go Both Ways: A Mutual Representation

Every interview sells in both directions. Each interaction shapes how candidates, and their entire networks, see your company.

Why Human Connection Matters More Than Impressive Job Titles

The person on the other side of the desk is more than a job title. Remembering that changes how business gets done.

Job Negotiations: Simple Strategies That Work for Both Sides

There is plenty of bad advice about job offers and salary negotiation. A thirty-year recruiting perspective on weighing the whole package.

Embrace Failures, Learn, and Grow: Turn Setbacks Into Progress

Never hire anyone who cannot describe a failure, own their part of it and show what they learned. Mistakes are stepping stones.

Life is Too Short to Work For a Jerk: Empower Yourself

Life is too short to work for a jerk. Keep your freedom, be willing to walk away, and something better will show up.

The Costly Ripple Effect of Not Addressing Problem Employees

Ignoring a problem employee feels easier, but the ripple effect hits morale, productivity and customers. Act sooner rather than later.