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Staying True to the Mission: How Women in Nonprofits Lead with Confidence  

Nonprofit organizations have always been drivers of systemic change and the nonprofit sector of Buffalo, NY is no exception. From[...]
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TalentRise’s Top Blogs for 2024

As we step into 2025, the landscape of talent acquisition continues to evolve at a rapid pace, making it essential for professionals to stay informed and adaptable. At TalentRise, we’ve curated our top five blog posts of the year, each offering valuable insights and strategies to navigate the complexities of recruitment and leadership. From curating […]
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Reimagining Meetings: Transforming Ineffective Meetings into Powerful Tools for Productivity

by Laura Barker PCC, CPCC
Meetings are a double-edged sword. On one hand, they can support creative collaboration, decision-making, and team cohesion. On the other, they often become a source of frustration. Research even suggests that one-third of meetings are unnecessary. If you’ve ever been stuck in a meeting that never seems to get to the point or have left […]
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5 Things Employers Should Know About Improving Software Engineer Employee Retention

Tech companies experience an average employee turnover rate of 13.2 percent, which rises to 21.7 percent among embedded software engineers. That’s quite an alarming statistic when you think about the extensive time and resources that go into hiring and onboarding the individuals for these highly technical roles. Meanwhile, with conversations around artificial intelligence and machine […]
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These Four Facets of Inspired Leadership Will Set You and Your Team Up for a Successful 2024

by Kristen Fox, MBA, PCC, CPCC, CPQC
The only constant in life is change. It’s a quote we’ve all heard, but as we get past the hustle and bustle of the holidays and start a new year, it hits especially close to home. Leaders today face an increasingly “VUCA” (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world. You’re navigating a multigenerational workforce, virtual team environments, […]
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How to Prepare Your Business for Success in 2024 and Beyond

In the fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, strategic planning has become the cornerstone of success for organizations of all sizes. Recently, TalentRise hosted a webinar where he delved into strategic planning, discussing insights, strategies, and how organizations can overcome challenges and maximize success. What is strategic planning? Ninety-five percent of strategic plans fail. Why? Because the […]
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Embracing Change: The Tug-of-War Between Remote and Onsite

In recent years, remote work has dominated job postings, giving employees flexibility and autonomy over when and where they work. However, this fall marks a significant shift as 1 million workers at major organizations are being asked to return to the office at least part-time. And 50 percent of leaders will require employees to return […]
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Advancing DEI&B Initiatives: Achievements, Challenges, and Next Steps

The killing of George Floyd in May of 2020 sparked widespread protests and a renewed global conversation about racial injustice. In response, many companies implemented Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) initiatives within their organizations, and DEI&B job listing rose by more than 123 percent in 2020. These initiatives aimed to address systemic racism, promote […]
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The Predictive Index: The Data-Driven Solution to Workplace Disengagement

TalentRise held a virtual workshop to discuss the advantage of the Predictive Index to companies’ talent optimization. They discussed the factors contributing to employee disengagement, recent trends in the economy and the workplace, and how behavioral assessments can identify individuals’ motivations, needs, and behaviors and result in data-informed hires. What is the Predictive Index (PI)? […]
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10 Strategies to Help Startups Scale Their Business and Thrive

By viewing change and transformation as opportunities rather than threats, startups and high-growth firms can take advantage of new possibilities, pivot their strategy in response to changing market conditions, and adopt new technologies to help them streamline operations, improve efficiency, and drive growth. It’s essential to have a clear plan for scaling your business. Here […]
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