A Game Changing… Mistake?
By Kendra Prosper CEO and Founder, Turning the Corner, LLC Remember that strategic decision in your company’s history that was going to be a game changer? I hope that it was for the better, but that’s not always the case. Sometimes a critical decision the business makes sends it into a tailspin with a long […]
Marketing 101 for Job Seekers
By Mark Popenhagen, CMO, Turning the Corner, LLC What does marketing and looking for a job have in common? Everything! If you’re a job seeker, then you must become a professional marketer. The good news is, you’re finally marketing something you can really believe in, YOU! The better news is, that makes it […]
Would You Wear Pants that Don’t Fit? Then Why Would You Hire the Wrong Person?
By Drew Bonder, MSIO Director of Business Services, Turning the Corner, LLC Colorado Hiring Challenges I’m sure that many of you are aware that the unemployment rate in Colorado was under 3% nearly the entire year in 2017. That has meant that most of the skilled workers had at least 3-4 opportunities available to them […]
Really, Recruiters are Good People
By Jessica Meglio Senior Recruiter, Turning the Corner, LLC Recruiters can get a bad rap. I’ve heard of recruiters being criticized for being uncaring, late for scheduled calls, mass messaging people for jobs, poor follow through, being impersonal and unengaged. I get it, I’ve heard it and even experienced a “bad recruiter” before in my […]
What Are You Afraid Of? Discover and Become Who You Are with Career Coaching!
By Mark Popenhagen, CMO, Turning the Corner, LLC What Are You Afraid Of? I love doing career coaching. There is something amazing about seeing the light in people’s eyes when they discover what they are passionate about. It’s even more amazing when they go out and do it! Unfortunately, too many never reach […]
I Hate My Job
By Mark Popenhagen, CMO, Turning the Corner, LLC I Hate My Job Honestly, I love my job, but as a career coach, I hear people tell me everyday, I hate my job. In fact, I’m still amazed so many people feel this way. I realize that I’m fortunate that I love what I […]
The Job Application Process: What Do You Need To Have Ready?
By Jessie Roller, Ed.D., LPC If you feel ready to apply for jobs online, think twice! The better prepared you are before moving towards online job boards and submitting your application, the more efficient you can be. When working with clients, many have questions about the dreaded “job application process”. What does that […]
Can Running “Lean” Destroy the Modern Manager?
By Drew Bonder, MSIO Director of Business Services, Turning the Corner, LLC Here’s a story. Debbie is a key member of a company, who has added tremendous value, both as an individual contributor and as a manager. Debbie really enjoys managing now and would love to just focus on being the best manager she can […]
Family Friendly Work Places Help Keep Your Best Employees
By Shana Gerson, PHR As a Career Coach, I work with too many people who aren’t happy at their jobs. From CEO’s to barista’s the reasons vary, but the vast majority of my clients want a family friendly work place that has compassion and will allow them the flexibility to take care of […]
Stop The Epidemic of Bad Management
By Drew Bonder, MSIO Director of Business Services, Turning the Corner, LLC You’ve Been Promoted – NOW WHAT? Envision this. You’re an “A” player at your company. You exceed quota month after month, quarter after quarter, year after year. You’re the safe bet for any project and well recognized throughout the company. You’re the ambitious […]
Use a Recruiter to find Top Talent even during Low Unemployment
By Jessica Meglio Senior Recruiter, Turning the Corner, LLC Unemployment is at an all-time low. In Colorado, the unemployment rate is at a staggering 2.3%, the lowest we’ve seen in a very long time. As a recruiter in the Boulder and Denver areas I understand the challenge of finding the best people even during the […]
How I Lost My Dream Job in 30 Seconds
By Mark Popenhagen, CMO, Turning the Corner, LLC It began as a normal day. I had no special plans, meetings, or obligations. I was simply running errands and enjoying life. Then it happened, as unexpected as a spring rain or in my case, a flash flood. I walked into a restaurant and saw […]
What I Learned from Harassment Training
By Shana Gerson, PHR Yes, Even a Trainer can Learn from Her Class As an HR professional, I am constantly challenged in my role, but I love my job for many reasons. People are always challenging me and forcing me to look at things in a different way. I have conducted harassment training […]
Never Use These Words On A Resume!
By Ginger Robitaille, PHR COO & HR Generalist, Turning the Corner, LLC Your resume is your main ticket to getting hired. It sets the first impression — ALWAYS. It is important that you tailor your resume to the job posting and make sure you are relevant. Turn those job descriptions into accomplishments that showcase your […]
A Candidate’s Horror Story
By Carrie S Ahmad, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Recently a friend of mine was interviewing with a major healthcare company in Denver. She successfully made it through the phone interview and was invited to come interview with the hiring manager. When she showed up for the on-site interview, she walked into a room with 7 […]
Never Say “Deserve” When Asking for a Promotion
By Carrie S Ahmad, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Pouring into people and guiding them as they advance in their careers is something I deeply enjoy and take seriously. Watching individuals earn new responsibilities and promotions excites me! But, there is one little word that has become my pet peeve in career development. The word is […]
Invest in Yourself
By Carrie S Ahmad, SPHR, SHRM-SCP What Have You Done for Me Lately? Remember the Janet Jackson song, “What Have You Done for Me Lately?” It’s a tune that many of us sing when we think about our professional development. While it is a wonderful benefit when employers invest in the development of […]
Proud of our Boulder Area Human Resource Association (BAHRA) Board Members
We are very proud of our Turning the Corner colleagues who also contribute as board members for the Boulder Area Human Resource Association (BAHRA). Both Turning the Corner and BAHRA continue to support HR professionals, advance the HR profession, and elevate organizations by promoting the connection between HR impact and business. We congratulate our team […]
Analytics and Human Resources. What Can Numbers do for You?
By Carrie S Ahmad, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Carrie Ahmad provides her response to a recent article from the Society for Human Resource Management. We hope you find this useful. Janine Milne provides helpful insight into a recent Society for Human Resource Management report on the use of analytics within HR. Click Here for the […]
Scared of your Next Job Move?
By Shana Gerson, PHR We’ve all been there at one point in our careers, watching the clock slowly tick away, waiting for work to be over so we can breathe again, never wanting Sundays to end and dreading Mondays. Or maybe you were laid off and you feel overwhelmed about what to do […]
Networking: 2,4,6,8 – A System that really Works!
By Jodi Reiter I’m sure you’ve heard many professionals talk about how important it is to network when you are looking for a job. Well, we agree! People are powerful resources, especially the ones you know! We aren’t asking you to beg and plead your friends and family for a job. We are […]
Enough is Enough!
By Carrie S Ahmad, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Interview Tips from a Recruiters Perspective I thought the web was saturated with too much information on how to interview well, but based on the interviews I’ve participated in recently, and stories I’ve heard from other hiring managers, the messages on how to interview isn’t getting through. Here […]
A Cup of Joe = Getting to Know You
By Carrie S Ahmad, SPHR, SHRM-SCP “Getting to know you, getting to know all about you. Getting to like you, getting to hope you like me.” These song lyrics from The King and I say it all when it comes to vetting candidates in the current job market. As Recruiters, Kendra and I […]
Where’s My Money?
By Carrie S Ahmad, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Picture this…in 1996 you and a friend graduated from a reputable college with business degrees. You both joined high profile accounting agencies. You both spent the next 20 years working hard, earning accolades, being recognized as top performers, and climbing your way up the corporate ladder in […]
PO’d at Your PEO?
By Carrie S Ahmad, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Vice President, People, Turning the Corner, LLC Is Your PEO Giving you the HR Support You Need? In recent months I’ve been asked by several businesses what the difference is between a PEO and an outsourced HR Partner. The businesses that have asked have been frustrated with their […]
Are Stereotypes Killing Your Culture?
By Carrie S Ahmad, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Do any of these comments sound familiar? “Millennials are entitled and not willing to work hard.” “Gen Xers are so cynical and critical.” “Baby Boomers are out of touch and can’t think innovatively.” “Traditionalists can’t keep up with the younger generations and don’t challenge the status quo.” […]
Why I Cringe when Someone Tells me they Hate their Employees
By Kendra Prospero CEO, Turning the Corner, LLC I work with a lot of high powered CEOs and managers, and every time I hear someone mutter “This job would be great if it weren’t for the employees”, I cringe. I love my employees, and while every relationship is complicated, I feel a strong […]
10 Questions You Need to Know How to Answer for your Next Interview
Be Prepared to Answer these Interview Questions Here are some common questions you should be ready to answer when interviewing. Take time to rehearse you answers or work with a friend. Make sure it feels natural and not forced and remember to smile. 1. Tell me about yourself. Answer this question with your “elevator speech” […]
Career Counseling for Grown Ups!
By Kendra Prospero CEO, Turning the Corner, LLC One of the most common phrases we hear during career counseling sessions is, “I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up”. While we are prepared to hear this from people in their 20s, often it is a tongue and cheek comment […]
Top 20 Job Search Questions
If you were unable to attend one of our three webinars about the job market you missed some fantastic tips and even greater questions from our attendees. Below is a compiled list of the Top 20 Questions and Answers from the webinars. We hope these help you find your dream job! LINKEDIN QUESTIONS 1. Are […]
Outplacement and Your Organization
By Carrie S Ahmad, SPHR, SHRM-SCP We recently partnered with several organizations to provide outplacement resources and support to their employees in the midst of layoffs due to restructuring and acquisitions. Reductions in force create a stressful time for everyone involved – the employees who lose their jobs, the managers who have to […]
Where’s The Gratitude?
By Carrie S Ahmad, SPHR, SHRM-SCP I have found myself recently wondering where our sense of gratitude has gone. Nothing is absolutely perfect. To live in contentment is to be grateful for what you have, for the good in life, and to know that challenges are part of our journey. Challenges make us […]
Are You A Relevant Candidate?
By Ginger Robitaille Director of Operations, Turning the Corner, LLC Your Resume is Your First Impression-Make it Relevant Are you interested in finding a job as a Mechanical Engineer, Software Developer, or Digital Marketer? Does your resume look like this? ____________________________________________________________________________________ Suzy Sunshine blank@blank.com Objective: To obtain a job that allows me to use my […]
Ghosts in the Workplace
By Kendra Prospero CEO, Turning the Corner, LLC Recently, we had a truly remarkable man reach out to our company because he felt like he was virtually worthless to his employer. He had been very successful in his career, but lately, after numerous management and organizational changes, his work had become less and […]
Burnout Got You Down?
By Carrie S Ahmad, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Employee Burnout Could Be Costing Your Company Thousands of Dollars in Lost Productivity & Costing the US Economy Millions! I was in a meeting recently and listened as an employee lamented about his upcoming vacation. His workload was heavy and his team depended on him. He felt that […]
Pay Me What I’m Worth!
By Carrie S Ahmad, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Large Companies are Leading the Way for Higher Wages Starbucks, Whole Foods, Ben & Jerry’s, IKEA, The Gap, Aetna, McDonald’s, Walmart, TJ Maxx, and Costco. What do these highly visible brands have in common? They are at the forefront of paying their employees a living wage. Ben & […]
How To Answer the Dreaded Salary Question
By Kendra Prospero CEO, Turning the Corner, LLC I Hate that Question! Ug. The most dreaded question when interviewing is the, “So what are your salary requirements?” Nobody likes to hear it and most employers ask it in such a way that all it does is make you – the job seeker – feel […]
Spring Cleaning for Your Business
By Carrie S Ahmad, SPHR, SHRM-SCP As we enter the 2nd quarter of 2015, this is a great time to do a little spring-cleaning for your organization. If you were audited by the Department of Labor or EEOC next week, would you be prepared? Below are ten steps to help ensure your […]
Moving to Boulder?
By Ginger Robitaille, Certified Professional Recruiter Director of Recruitment, Turning the Corner, LLC Boulder is Awesome Do you enjoy the Great Outdoors? Have you been dreaming about a place that receives over 300 days of sunshine a year? Then you have found your new home in Colorado! Since the start of the year, we […]
Are Your Employees Leaving?
By Carrie S Ahmad, SPHR, SHRM-SCP A recent study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that 45% of employees who feel satisfied in their current jobs are open to seeking a new position. That’s almost half of all satisfied employees! These are not your disgruntled, unmotivated employees. These are the folks who […]
A Recruiter’s Perspective on Resumes
By Ginger Robitaille, Certified Professional Recruiter Director of Recruitment, Turning the Corner, LLC You have three to seven seconds to make a first impression. Is your resume up to the challenge? How Recruiters See Your Resume As Recruiters we may all view the information in a different order, but we are all looking for […]
Are Your Employees Happy?
By Carrie S Ahmad, SPHR My husband and I went to a concert of the Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado recently and I witnessed an inspiring phenomenon occur. As I watched the faces of the musicians, I could see pure joy as they poured themselves into work they loved. And the more the […]
Climbing the Mountain to Success
By Carrie S Ahmad, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Can We Make it to the Top? I recently climbed my first 14er and for much of the hike I was thinking how similar mountain climbing is to a job search. When you begin your job search, you are at the base peering up at a peak […]
Dress to Impress for your Interview
By Carrie S Ahmad, SPHR, SHRM-SCP You’ve landed the on-site interview, now the big question…what to wear? In today’s casual work environments, it can be tough to know how you should dress for the interview. Too often I hear from clients that candidates show up for an interview in the proverbial “what not […]
3 Points the Millennial Generation May be Missing
By Carrie S Ahmad, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Recently I interviewed a candidate for an entry-level job and was so pleasantly surprised by her “will do anything to learn” attitude that I actually called it out at the end of the interview and told her that interviewing her was a wonderfully positive and refreshing experience. […]