SRA Updates

27 06, 2018

Now What?

By |2018-06-27T18:56:02-05:00June 27th, 2018|

Take a moment to reflect on what has now been a long-circulating article via the internet and social media. Although it has a somber tone, it sets the stage for the purpose behind this month’s SRA Update. First, I was dying to finish high school and start college. And [...]

27 04, 2018

Who Thanks Whom?

By |2018-04-27T11:35:53-05:00April 27th, 2018|

A recent article penned for Inc by Suzanne Lucas made the bold statement: “Dear Hiring Manager, Perhaps You Should Write the Thank You Note.” She continues: “The traditional thank you note is from candidate to hiring manager. That's wrong… Just what are you exactly thanking the manager for? Taking [...]

1 03, 2018

Leadership Assessment

By |2018-03-14T17:32:42-05:00March 1st, 2018|

Countless books and articles exist discussing the qualities of managers and leaders and whether the two differ, but little has been said about what happens in the thousands of daily interactions and decisions that allow leaders to get the best out of their people. Start with this premise: We [...]

19 12, 2017

Being Your Own Worst Critic

By |2017-12-19T17:18:08-05:00December 19th, 2017|

The holiday season is a time of celebration – spending time with family and friends, reflecting on the past year, and setting goals for the future. Most have a list of to-do’s before the end of the year; you have checked it twice, and the only objective is to [...]

31 10, 2017

Surviving the Slump

By |2017-10-31T21:51:03-05:00October 31st, 2017|

How excited do you think Pat Sajak is to ask contestants to buy a vowel after all these years? Do you think Beyoncé is tired of singing “Single Ladies” yet? Which do you think Michael Jordan loved more – the championship rings or shooting practice free throws for well [...]

7 09, 2017

The Marshmallow Experiment

By |2017-09-20T14:33:47-05:00September 7th, 2017|

Inside each of us, a tumultuous war rages. One side offers immediate gratification, the exhilaration of living life in the present, and the excitement of spontaneous enjoyment. On the opposing side of the battlefield: patience to endure the uncertainty of the future, the cognitive ability to remain focused on [...]

5 07, 2017

A Culture of Confidence

By |2017-07-05T12:03:39-05:00July 5th, 2017|

Turns out, there are benefits that come from being a cocky teenager. Although your parents might have been counting down the days until you flew the nest, that swagger means you’ll likely end up earning a higher salary than those of your more modest friends. According to the Journal [...]

2 05, 2017

Refining the Relocation

By |2017-05-02T12:50:16-05:00May 2nd, 2017|

Hiring the best of the best? In many situations and for many roles, a commitment to employing the best candidates possible can sometimes involve relocation. Whether this a commonplace occurrence or one that is only approved under the most unique circumstances, there are copious and essential components of a [...]

10 03, 2017

Guest Auditor and Rotation Program Realities

By |2017-05-10T18:54:27-05:00March 10th, 2017|

By Kent Burns, CPA The use of guest auditor and rotation programs continues to increase.  Deloitte’s 2016 Global Chief Audit Executive Survey predicts in the next 3-5 years, the use of guest auditor programs will increase by almost 50%, while the use of rotational programs will double.  Here are [...]

23 02, 2017

The Next Generation of Leadership

By |2017-02-24T15:49:59-05:00February 23rd, 2017|

The success of any organization is largely reliant on the strength of the leadership; conveying a vision, formulating strategy, and ultimately driving the direction of a company is no small task. Thus, having a sustained and committed leadership development program can be a key differentiator in the trajectory of [...]

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