5 Effective Ways to Retain Great Employees A recent Willis Towers Watson study showed that although hiring has increased in recent years, so has turnover and attrition. More than 50 percent of all organizations globally report have difficulty retaining some of their most valuable and high-performing employees. Retaining employees has become so challenging that 87 percent of HR leaders now consider improved […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED February 1, 2019 AUTHOR Madison Troyer
6 Pro Tips for Building Team Culture With Remote Employees Hiring remote employees can be beneficial for businesses: it allows employers to attract top talent from all over, fulfill employees’ needs for flexible workplaces, and even save some money on office space. But hiring remote team members can also present some challenges. With so many professionals placing a high value on company culture, how can […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED February 1, 2019 AUTHOR Jane Harkness
7 Skills Companies Need Most in 2019 Regardless of the industry, continued learning and development is always a good idea for those looking to grow in their roles. With so many free online courses and accessible resources, professionals can more easily meet the demands of their changing roles. LinkedIn Learning editor Paul Petrone recently published findings from LinkedIn‘s data that revealed exactly what […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED January 30, 2019 AUTHOR Jane Harkness
The Most Successful Teams Share These 5 Traits, According to Google At the heart of any successful company is a great team. No product or service will get very far without the right people to drive it. But for many businesses, creating that rockstar team can pose a major challenge. Many companies begin the process of building out their teams by hiring the best and the brightest […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED January 30, 2019 AUTHOR Madison Troyer
It’s Complicated: RSVP to This Unique Event Hosted By ForceBrands and WeWork What does it take to build a winning CPG brand? It’s complicated. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, ForceBrands has teamed up with WeWork for a special event that profiles some of the industry’s most dynamic leaders as they share the lessons they’ve learned in building some of the most recognized names in food, beverage, […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED January 29, 2019 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
All About “A Day in the Life” of the CPG Industry, An Exclusive Student-Only Experience VMG Partners, ForceBrands, and New Hope Network have joined forces again to offer 10 lucky students FREE badges for Expo West 2019 for “A Day in the Life of Natural Products,” an interactive experience for students to explore the world of CPG during Expo West. We have curated an entire day of meetings with founders, […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED January 22, 2019 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Your Résumé Should Look Like This in 2019 Revising your résumé can be stressful — after all, you know that you need to make a great first impression on paper before landing an interview. But there are some tips to ensure you have the best résumé format that will capture the attention of hiring managers. TIME Money recently published a helpful guide to revamping […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED January 21, 2019 AUTHOR Jane Harkness
10 Trends That Will Shape HR in 2019 Several HR-related topics became the center of conversations in 2018. Mainstream news headlines prompted increased attention on topics that included discrimination, diversity, sexual harassment, and workplace culture. What’s in store for this year? In 2019, issues like fair and equal compensation, unions and worker representation, and better defenses against harassment will become increasingly important. In […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED January 16, 2019 AUTHOR Madison Troyer
Lead Like a Boss: 5 Qualities of Memorable Leaders Working for a genuine leader can transform your career, fast-track your professional development, and elevate your standards for future management. According to employee survey system OfficeVibe, three out of four employees report that their boss is the worst and most stressful part of their job. Perhaps this explains why 86 percent of companies say developing new leaders is […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED January 14, 2019 AUTHOR Jane Harkness
CPG Marketing Trends to Watch in 2019 Once upon a time, the consumer products market was a brick and mortar industry. For the most part, consumer goods could only be found on grocery store shelves or at department store beauty counters. These days, a large portion of CPG sales are conducted online. In fact, online sales made up 90 percent of the […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED January 11, 2019 AUTHOR Madison Troyer
4 Ways to Avoid a Toxic Work Culture Today’s job seekers want more than a paycheck — they want a company culture reflective of their values. In response, more companies are strengthening their employer branding and actively promoting their cultures to attract talent. A company’s culture can be difficult to accurately assess during the hiring process, yet it’s a critical component to consider […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED January 9, 2019 AUTHOR Jane Harkness
How These CPG Veterans Are Helping Companies ‘Play Big’ with New Accelerator James S. Tonkin, Joe Jacober, and their team have more than 100 years of experience working in the CPG industry. Together, they’ve developed Innovation Brand Accelerator, a unique business accelerator program that helps high-potential CPG companies take their brands to the next level in just 18 months. “We’re different from an incubator,” Tonkin told ForceBrands. […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED January 7, 2019 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer