22 Team-Building Activities Your Co-workers Wont Hate - The Muse

22 Team-Building Activities Yur Co-workers Wont Hate - The Muse22 Team-Building Activities Yur Co-workers Wont HateTeam building is a term you probably first encountered years ago. Maybe when you were in elementary school and yur class had to work together to solve a puzzle. Or at camp when your bunk was tasked with completing a group scavenger hunt or catching each other in trust falls.And yes, youve probably done team-building activities in the workplace, too. While they tend to get a bad rap- picture some mandatory HR event where everyone looks miserable and no one wants to go along for the ride- the right kinds of team-building exercises can bring people closer together, help teams work more effectively, and identify gaps and strengths in individual members.Want to skip right to the good stuff? Here are our suggestions forTeam-Building Activities to Do During a MeetingTeam-Building Activities to Do During the WorkdayTeam-Building Activities to Do Outside the OfficeWhy Team-Buildi ng Activities Are ImportantBesides offering up a fun and creative alternative to rentenpapiering over happy hour (which can make people who dont drink feel left out), team-building activities provide companies and employees with plenty of added benefits.At the base level, team building allows people to get to know each other- their interests, their strengths and weaknesses, and how they communicate, among other things. Just like any professional sports team works and practices with one another to be at their best, teams at work can and should do the same thing, says Muse career coach Al Dea. And just like you cant jump onto the field with a team that has zero clue whos playing what position, whos passing the ball to whom, and whos the best at handling XYZ situation, you cant achieve anything if your team members dont understand one another. Team-building activities also build camaraderie and trust- one of the most important aspects of a successful team. Building a sense of trust amo ngst teammates allows people to bring the full power of their skills, personalities, and who they are to work, says Dea. When people dont have trust to do that, they hold back, thus sometimes limiting their abilities to be at their best.Finally, team-building activities can help remind people that work is never just about them- its about the entire group. When youre encouraged to do something together, rather than solo, it brings to life the idea that the groups success (and ultimately the companys) should be a priority. This can be a particularly useful learning experience for teams that struggle with teamwork, are overly competitive, or lack unity and confidence as a result of a bad manager or hard times.So what do these exercises look like? Check out some of our favorites.Team-Building Activities to Do During a MeetingTeam building doesnt have to be an all-day affair. In fact, taking 20 minutes out of the first half of your next group meeting can be enough to spark innovation and teamwork.1. Solve a PuzzleThis can be a literal puzzle, like a 500 piece set (if youre down to spend a few dollars on Amazon), or a brain teaser that requires thinking and brainstorming out loud. Toss one out to your team and, if youre feeling overly ambitious, give them a time limit to complete the task. The key is that everyone has to contribute to the success of the project.Once theyre done or time runs out, take a moment to reflect on the experience. Ask your team What was your strategy to solve it? Who did what? Why did you make the decisions you did? Allowing everyone to think through their process might highlight unique perspectives or strengths in each individual- or at least lead to an eye-opening conversation.2. Count to 20This ones super simple and great if you want to take a couple of minutes to bond. Have everyone sit in a circle. Anyone can start the count off or say a number at any time, the goal being to count from one to 20. However, if two people jump in at the sa me time to say a number, the count starts over. This game requires team members not only to be cognizant of the group dynamic, but to work together- with limited communication- to get to the end.3. Try a Compliment CircleThere are different variations you can take on this to encourage your team to express appreciation for one another. One vorkaufsrecht is you can simply spend five minutes having individuals compliment one another, whatever pops into their mind (if youre the manager, you should start to get the ball rolling). This can be as easy as saying, I wanted to tell Gina I loved her proposal this week or Big shoutout to Danny for bringing in donuts last week when we were all heads-down to meet a big deadline. Or you can go around and have each person address the co-worker to their right, so that everyone gets a chance to shine.4. Host a Brainstorming SessionTeam building can absolutely be work focused, and oftentimes thats the best kind. The key is to make these brainstorming sessions less about day-to-day accomplishments and more about bigger team goals. Maybe you want to outline your KPIs for the rest of the quarter. Maybe you want to hash out some new ideas for an upcoming campaign. Maybe your teams strategy feels stale and youre looking for ways to refresh it.Whatever your goal, try organizing your conversation using one of these suggestionsAn idea board The simplest form of brainstorming. Give everyone an agenda ahead of time, and have them come to the meeting with three to five ideas. Talk through them, and have people contribute additional thoughts, questions, or concerns.Fist to five Have everyone brainstorm solutions to a problem, then go through them one by one by holding up a fist or a number of fingers up to five. A fist means youre not on board and five fingers up means you think its a great idea. Then, have everyone state their case as to why they chose the fingers they did.Went well, went OK, could have done better At The Muse, we use this process for quarterly retrospectives and project post-mortems. Have everyone jot down on Post-it notes things they thought went well, things they thought went OK, and things that didnt go well or could have been done better, and sort the Post-its into their respective categories. Once all the ideas are on the table talk through them and come up with potential solutions to the problem areas.5. Have a Show and TellThis can be a great way to get your team to brag a bit about their accomplishments, and to encourage them to stay updated on what everyone else is working on.One great example of this at The Muse is something we call Sip it and Ship it. One Friday of the month, our engineering team hosts an open meeting where anyone at the company has the option to take a look at and test out our latest shipped or completed products- while sipping on alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages.You can do this on a small scale, too. If youre a team of two or three, spend a few minutes a week or once a month getting together and highlighting something each member is working on, and allow people to ask questions, give suggestions, and offer up positive feedback.Team-Building Activities to Do During the WorkdayThese activities are great for longer meetings, or if you want to spend an afternoon or a few hours away from your desk.6. Share Your PersonalityHave everyone on your team fill out a personality test (here are some of our favorites), then get together and discuss. What you decide to do with this is really up to you- the key is to have each employee understand their colleagues strengths, weaknesses, and ticks. Maybe you group similar personalities together and have them chat about how their traits come out in the workplace, or have them complete an assignment like designing their ideal bro based on their personality schrift and sharing it with the group.Another option? Have everyone fill out this user manual and share their findings with the team.7. Play Team or Board GamesY ou dont need me to tell you that board games bring people together (just read this article on the benefits of networking over games). And there are some many great, office-friendly options out thereTheres Apples to Apples (a SFW version of Cards Against Humanity), Code Names, Pandemic, and Jenga- all games that require teamwork. There are also non-tabletop games like Celebrity or Heads Up (available on iOS and Android) that require nothing but a phone or a pen and paper.It may feel silly to pull out some games in the middle of the office, but you may be surprised to find that doing so loosens your team up and forces them to work together in different and creative ways.8. Create a Scavenger HuntScavenger hunts can be great for new hires to get to know the landscape and their team- requiring them to identify things around the office and ask seasoned employees questions during their first week such as When was Company started? or Who was our first client? or How many people work on the marketing team?But theyre just as effective with veteran teams. Maybe you set one up for employees to uncover X number of facts or artifacts by the end of the day together. Or divide the group into multiple teams and see who finishes first. However you choose to do it and whatever you choose for them to find, this will definitely encourage team members to work together on something far removed from their usual work and team of people.9. Untangle a Human KnotThis is a camp favorite, but also a fun way to have team members come together to solve a problem. Have everyone squish together in a circle and grab hands with people not directly next to them. The goal, once everyones hands are interlocked, is to untangle yourselves without breaking the chain. You can make it even more challenging by not allowing people to talk or putting a time limit on it. It requires a bit of leg room to crawl over each other (not to mention an office culture where people feel comfortable holding hands- tre ad carefully with this one), but if you feel up to it it can make for a fun puzzle.10. Give Out Blind DirectionsPair team members up and have one put on a blindfold- its then the other persons job to direct them in making moves as best they can, whether thats getting them to the other side of the office or having them complete a task like moving an object or drawing a picture. Have individuals who normally dont work as closely together do this exercise, and itll help them practice communication and build trust.11. Do a Silent Line-UpSet a timer, and have people line up in various orders say, by height, birthday, or company tenure- without saying a word. Your team will learn a bit about each other while overcoming an unusual challenge.12. Host a Lunch and LearnYour team is probably full of unspoken talent- use those strengths as a way to bring everyone together. Maybe someones a great knitter, or speaks another language, or is a pro at using Excel. Have them host a lunch and learn wh ere they teach the rest of the crew a new skill over your midday break. Your employee will practice untersttzung and giving presentations, and your team will learn something new and exciting about their peers.13. Have a Hack DayHack days are big in the tech and engineering sphere, but they can be beneficial for just about any team. The idea is simple Have everyone drop what theyre working on and spend the day completing a special project that benefits the team or company. If you can, have multiple departments (if not the whole company) participate and require employees to work with people on different teams. The point is to have people think outside the box by creating something that requires a new set of skills or way of thinking. Maybe you spend the day rethinking your onboarding document for new hires, or brainstorming a new sales pitch, or building a new feature into a product- whatever it is, it should cost $0 to create and be something you can make (or conceptualize) in a work day.14. Put on a ContestFor example, you could host a department desk decorating face-off (this is a big hit in The Muse office on Halloween), or plan a cookie or guacamole-making contest, where employees bring in their best recipes and the team judges their favorites (plus, who doesnt like food during the workday?). It creates a bit of healthy competition, while encouraging employees to spend time together and bond over a common hobby.Team-Building Activities to Do Outside the OfficeIts certainly trickier to have people hang out outside of work, but if you can get everyone together (or can take the afternoon to go on an adventure), these can be great activities for team building.15. Complete an Escape-the-Room ChallengeEveryones doing them these days, and its no wonder why Trying to escape when youre trapped in a room with people (in a set time period) is a team effort. If you live in a city that offers them (some options here and here), you can find an assortment of escape-the-roo m challenges, including a submarine, jail cell, or even an office (how ironic). Per person it may cost you around $30, the same price of say, taking your team bowling or paying for a few drinks at happy hour.16. Take a Cooking ClassCooking classes are a great way to help teams bond because theyre not just an individual activity- often what youre making requires multiple sets of hands. CourseHorse and Groupon are great places to find these kinds of opportunities, for cheap.17. Take an Improv ClassA lot more interactive than cooking classes, improv classes can teach you a lot of valuable skills for the workplace- including how to communicate with others and overcome various challenges as a team. Plus, they force you to get out of your comfort zone and have a laugh with your colleagues. You can check out sites like CourseHorse for options, or do a quick Google search to find the best comedy cellars near your office.18. Sign Up for TriviaWho doesnt love trivia? Besides the fact that it allows employees to flex their history and pop culture muscles, its also incredibly team-oriented. Go together to a local spots trivia night, or bring in a host to your office and split the department into teams to battle for the winning title.19. VolunteerIf your team is passionate about a certain cause or initiative, consider taking the day to do some community service. Not only will you bond, but youll come out feeling great and making a positive impact on your community. Heres how to bring volunteer opportunities to your office, and some tips on various volunteering activities you can do, depending on your level of commitment.20. Start a Book ClubGrab a book related to your field and have everyone read it over a few weeks. Then, set aside some time to sit and chat about it (over snacks). Youll spark interesting conversation, encourage colleagues to share ideas, stories, and input, and help everyone learn a bit more about their role within the team.Check out our best reads if you need inspiration.21. Tackle a Ropes CourseThis is a bit more ambitious, but its a great day trip or retreat activity to get your team outdoors and still working together. Ropes courses require teamwork in so many ways, whether youre encouraging a teammate to overcome an especially challenging part or trying to get through a maze as a group. Just make sure everyone on your team is on board with this before moving forward (for example, ensuring no ones afraid of heights or has mobility issues)- if theyre hesitant you may have more success trying something else out.22. Form an Intramural LeagueIf your team is full of athletes, this could be the perfect option for bonding outside the office.It doesnt have to be a tiring sport, either Plenty of cities offer opportunities to play things like skeeball, bocce, or cornhole. If you want your efforts to go toward a cause, consider signing up to run (or walk) a 5K for charity together.

Yogis spend an average of $62,640 in a lifetime stretching and relaxing

Yogis spend an average of $62,640 in a lifetime stretching and relaxingYogis spend an average of $62,640 in a lifetime stretching and relaxingEat, Pray, Pay The average joga practitioner spends $62,640 onyogain a lifetime, according to new data. Yoga originated in the east as a meditative and spiritual practice, possibly back to the pre-Vedic Indian traditions. Today, it is practiced by mostly white women trying to relax and find themselves while also aspiring to crush it at work.This lifelong number was part of the findings of a study conducted by OnePoll in conjunction withEventbritethat examined theyogatrends and habits of 2,000 Americans.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreThe $62,640 is comprised of an estimated $28,800 spent onyogaclasses, plus an additional $33,840 on apparel (Lululemon isnt cheap), mats,andother accessories.Dedicated yogis will pay just under $90 for yoga in a month, or $1,044 over a year.The average yoga will spend $40 for a one-time yoga experience thats special, while 8% will spend over $100 for a memorable experience. (Goat yoga, anyone?)Namaste and spend more moneyThe reason? Its easy 87% of people who have tried yoga are in a better mood when its over.Respondents practice yoga on average twice a week, but yogis who are into group classes do it even more often 16% of them practice at least five times a week.Classes are worth it, according to the numbers.Paying up to $40 for varying types ofyogaclasses has an impact 56% of people who typically doyogain group classes say they are very happy after ayogaclass, compared to just 36% of people who practice by themselves.Overall, the yoga business is booming, and classes are getting more experimental, with offerings in 2019 like aerial yoga, cat yoga(which you can practice at New York Citys cat cafe), beer yoga (which is really a thing), and naked yoga (also exists). No word yet on whethe r any of unterstellung practices will take off or if people will stick to more traditional classes.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Reshaping Your Corporate Culture Post-Recession

Reshaping Your Corporate Culture Post-RecessionReshaping Your Corporate Culture Post-RecessionReshaping Your Corporate Culture Post-Recession Training CornerAccording to Entrepreneur magazine, Whether written as a mission statement, spoken or merely understood, corporate culture describes and governs the ways a companys owners and employees think, feel and act.As we slowly inch our way out of the economic recession, more and more organizations are coming to realize that their own company culture has shifted significantly. More specifically, what has been built over years has been left, in many cases, in a significant state of disarray. Non-existent bonuses, mass layoffs, heavier workloads and constant uncertainty have drained employee motivation, employee loyaltyand generated a fearful stance of the organization as a whole.Does this describe your organization, or parts of your organization today? If so, now is the time to act. Here are five factors you should consider in bestellung t o reshape and reclaim your company culture and re-enchant employees.Acknowledge Difficulties.The first thing you should do is gather your employees together and simply acknowledge the difficulties of the past few years. Tell them that management understands and appreciates the sacrifices that have been made, and that everything is being done to move the business forward. A good approach might be for every manager to have smaller group meetings with individual teams in order to have very open and honest discussions.It should be clear that there will been no repercussions for anything that is said. How is everyone feeling? Are there things that they believe should have been handled differently? Do they feel the organization is going in the right direction? Make koranvers your employees feel heard and know that you do understand the difficulties of the last years and are committed to moving beyond these with their help.Define and Implement Strategy with Employees.With the acknowledgeme nt of difficulties and the encouragement to speak freely, the goal is that ideas and strategies will be brought forth. Most organizations have already been diligently working on defining a clear vision at very high levels. But this is the chance to truly involve employees in both the definition and implementation strategy of the organization. If they feel like they are being heard and are empowered to make it happen, there will be considerably more buy-in this should result in a more positive overall organizational outlook. Make sure to clearly articulate the strategies and to make this a continual process.Prioritize Learning and Professional Development.In the climate of trying to do more with less, education and professional development as a whole took a backseat in most organizations. Nothing is more motivating than understanding that your employer values you enough to invest in your development. Think about certifications, or experts you could bring into your organization to spe ak to your team. Involve them fully in the in the process and ask them for ideas about what they would like to pursue from an educational standpoint.Reinstate Bonuses/Perks.For some organizations, this may not be possible to do. However if there is any room to maneuver, the organization may want to seriously consider moving in this direction. One could argue that by not reinstating some fasson of bonuses you could be worsening the current company culture.If employees believe that the economy is turning around, as many economists have been publically asserting for several months now, and the organization continues to hedge on reinstating bonuses, it may further the perception that the company simply does not value its employees. And remember, these are the same employees that have stood with the company through difficult times. Essentially, the belief is that a form of bonus reinstatement should boost employee productivity /hr/hr-best-practices/workforce-management/employee-performan ce-management/employee-productivity.aspx and morale, which will be well-worth the financial cost in the long run.Keep Promises. If management openly states that they will do something, they must follow through. Now more than ever, employees will be following the promises that are made and there will be little forgiveness for broken ones along the way. The only way to rebuild that trust is to show that you are reliable and truly committed to following through on your word.Regardless of where your organization stands at the moment, it is imperative that deliberate steps be taken to either enhance and foster an already positive corporate culture, or, in many cases, work towards rebuilding one that has been shattered by the last few years. Ignoring this could prove disastrous to your overall business strategyand ongoing success.

Health Insurance Options When You Lose a Job

Health Insurance vorkaufsrechts When You Lose a JobHealth Insurance Options When You Lose a JobIf youve ever been laid off from a job with health insurance, youre probably familiar with COBRA continuation coverage. The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) gives employees losing a job the right to continue health insurance benefits for a certain period of time (typically up to 18 months) at an increased personal cost. Known for being an expensive, short-term solution, COBRA was once the only option available to cover the health insurance gap between jobs. Finding a comparable individual or family policies on the open market used to be impossible or out of reach for most people. That has changed with the passing of the Affordable Care Act (aka the ACA, and Obamacare). Under the ACA, the governments Health Insurance Marketplace provides individuals a way to shop for coverage on your own, to see how individual and family plan prices compare to COBRA and decide which opt ion makes sense for you. Keep in mind the choice is no longer to have insurance through COBRA or have no insurance at all. Simply going without coverage is no longer an option. Even if you are in-between jobs, if you are in-between health insurance coverage, you risk owing a hefty fine. After a Job Loss COBRA is still offered to employees who are laid off or terminated from a job, but these days there is another mora permanent solution. When you leave or lose your job, a window opens to the governments Health Insurance Marketplace, where you can shop for plans in your state or region. Typically you can only enroll for health insurance on the Marketplace between November 15 and February 15. However, when you leave a job outside of the normal enrollment period, you have your 60-day enrollment window to shop and sign up for coverage. Even if you love your current plan and prefer to take COBRA, it pays to visit the Marketplace and compare the costs. COBRA is generally considered the most expensive option but may be comparably priced to some plans depending on where you live and your level of coverage. Keep in mind that through the government Marketplace, you may qualify for cost-saving premium tax credits, Childrens Health Insurance Premium coverage, or free or low-cost Medicaid based on your income and dependents. To find coverage and prices in your area, you can visit healthcare.gov and compare online or call 1-800-318-2596 with questions. You wont know the full cost of your health coverage until you investigate and find out which options are available to you. How to Drop It for a Marketplace Plan If you do decide to take COBRA now, the Marketplace window will close. If you want to shop for your own coverage in the future, you will have to wait until the next open enrollment period to shop for a Marketplace plan. You can drop COBRA at any time during the open enrollment period to shop for your own policy. However, if its not open enrollment period, you h ave to stick with COBRA coverage unless you get insurance through a new employer. If your COBRA coverage ends, you must find health insurance on your own. If your coverage ends during a time thats outside of the open enrollment period, the 60-day window to shop for Marketplace coverage will open to you again. Lacking Coverage Not An Option Whether you decide to take COBRA or shop for a Marketplace plan, health coverage is a must. Opting out of health coverage is simply not a sensible option, for more reasons than one.

The Downside Risk of About Me on Resume That No One Is Talking About

The Downside Risk of About Me on Resume That No One Is Talking About In america and Canada, theres a difference between a CV and a resume. Transportation jobs involve plenty of responsibility and yur resume will want to reflect you can deal with that. Your resume or CV may be among the most important projects you ever design. Infographic-style resumes have gotten popular, and they may be effective when done well. You may set your contact details in the footer of your resume, but should you do, you must be koranvers theyre also in the most important body of the document. Have a peek at these examples to choose which format is most suitable for you. As part of making your account, youll need to complete some personal info and select a file to upload your resume. You dont need to deliver any personal or private info on your resume. In the usa, the primary difference between a CV and a resume is the intention behind the documents. While the functional resume format may be an attractive alternative for job seekers with minimal experience, most employers would rather have a chronological or hybrid resume format. Whatever resume format you choose to use, be confident your format remains consistent throughout the document. The remainder of the application might have to work hard to convince us that they truly do want an internship in editorial. Most standard resume formats incorporate a skill section at or close to the bottom of the resume. Developing a great resume is a small amount of a balancing act. Networking is totally critical during. Utilizing social media sites may also help your work search. You may use our resume building software to produce your own from scratch. If the business is using SalesForce, theyd really like to get a candidate whos already acquainted with the program. Expressing your vast array of marketing skills ought to be down throughout your resume. Writing a resume for employment in the art industry can be difficult. Wh at Everybody Dislikes About about Me on Resume and Why Actually, there are particular jobs in which its important to place a skill section at or close to the top of the resume. In addition to the practical demand for developers in virtually every organization, programming skills demonstrate advanced problem solving skills that may result in a well-rounded professional. Your resume will never please all the people all the moment. To begin with, deciding on what skills to put on a resume is much more important and probably a little more complicated than you believe. You want recruiters and hiring managers and HR people to get in touch with you so that you can show them you are a true person that you can ask questions and make a wonderful impression whilst engaging in human contact. You have to tailor your resume to each work application so that it responds to the particular necessities of the job which youre applying for. If youre attempting to obtain work in accounting or finance you require averystrong resume. HR, on the flip side, evaluates your resume based just on the requirements in the work post. To begin with, lets deal with the simple fact that its merely a huge block of text that nobody will read. On the flip side, once the work applicant has strong experience, there is not any need to require the academic training any longer and it doesnt need to get mentioned. Unless you happen to be a graphic designer looking for employment, theres no need to over think the plan of your one-pager. There is not anybody golden resume format. Hiring managers will be searching for what skills you have related to the job that you seek. Make certain its tailored to not merely the position, but the dienst also. As soon as you determine the skills you wish to concentrate on, do some research and see whether they line up with job requirements listed for the positions youre seeking. If youve lost your job, you should earn a work search program. The huge majority of jo b ads do not need applicants to list personal interests on a resume, and therefore dont feel as if you need to. Furthermore, recruiters are interested in candidates with fantastic leadership abilities. Besides checking online job boards, youll also need to attend job fairs so you can network and speak to recruiters in person. There are remote work opportunities too, but most jobs still require you to be located in or close to the true work location.

Hiring Process Key Elements for Success - Spark Hire

Hiring Process Key Elements for Success - Spark HireTalent acquisition is a huge part of a companys future success, regardless of the size of the business. When you streamline your hiring process and make koranvers that its effectively highlighting the most qualified candidates for a position, youre helping to attract the right talent to your organization. If youre looking to tune up your hiring process, keep in mind ansicht elements that help to promote smart hiringProper review of resumes Youll need to develop a standard when it comes time to look at resumes. Not only does this ensure fairness to all candidates, but it also helps to speed up the process on your end. For instance, when you agree that all resumes with spelling and grammatical errors will automatically be discarded, you can quickly sort through and eliminate those that havent been proofread properly.A chance for candidates to demonstrate practical skills Many hiring processes do candidates a disservice by failing to g ive them the chance to really show what theyre all about. Resumes and cover letters matter, but some people simply arent good at writing. For this reason, its often wise to include a practical element to an interview. If the new hire would be asked to build or create something in their role, have them build or create during the interview too. This gives you a better sense of what they can do, which often falls to come across properly on paper.Testing for cultural fit Many hiring managers undervalue the importance of cultural fit when theyre searching for their next hire. Yes, you need someone who has the skills and knowledge to complete the tasks theyll be doing daily at work. But making sure someone is a good cultural fit is another huge part of smart hiring. If the individual you bring on board does a great job but causes problems in the office, youll soon regret your choice. Make sure to talk company culture during the interview and gauge that persons thoughts. What kind of envir onment do they thrive in? What types of people do they hope to work alongside? Their answers matter.Pay attention to body language The answers a person delivers are important, but youll also want to take note of body language too. Does a person seem genuinely excited to be interviewing for the job? Do their answers seem to be overly rehearsed? Are they listening carefully when youre providing information about the company?Refining your hiring process is important when you want to make sure that youre bringing in the most qualified and engaged talent that your industry has to offer. Technical skills matter too, of course, but make it a point to look beyond a persons resume when youre analyzing whether this individual is a good fit for your company.Image monkeybusinessimages/BigStock.com