Posts Tagged ‘team building’
Stop Looking for the ‘Perfect’ Candidates… Look for the Right Ones.
The Myth of the Perfect Candidate By Team Hirschel The perfect candidate is a myth, yet many hiring managers hold out for someone who checks every single box: every credential, every technical skill, every specific experience. The problem with this approach is twofold: it drastically narrows the talent pool and slows hiring at a time…
Read MoreYour Brand Isn’t What You Say It Is. It’s What Your Employees Say at Dinner
By Team Hirschel You can spend all you want on branding, marketing, and polished mission statements, but if your employees do not believe in the company, none of it sticks. Your real brand is what your team says about the company when they are not on the clock. It is how they describe their job…
Read MoreMeeting Overload Is Killing Your Team’s Focus
And what you can do about it. By Team Hirschel Meetings Start with Good Intentions Most meetings are designed to support collaboration, alignment, and accountability. But over time, they can become repetitive, inefficient, or poorly timed. As a result, the calendar fills with standing calls, quick check-ins, and status updates that feel necessary, but often…
Read MoreThe High Price of Hiring the Wrong Person
By Team Hirschel Making the wrong hire takes more than a few wrong steps. It can set your whole team back in momentum, culture, and cost. The Financial and Cultural Toll Estimates from the U.S. Department of Labor suggest that a bad hire can cost up to 30 percent of the employee’s first-year earnings. This…
Read MoreIs Your Team Burned Out or Just Bored?
And why getting it wrong can cost you your best employees. By Team Hirschel Earlier this month, we explored the rising concern of burnout in today’s workplace. But not every disengaged employee is overwhelmed. Some are simply uninspired. Burnout and boredom may look alike on the surface. Both can lead to low energy, reduced performance,…
Read MoreWhy Employee Burnout Remains a Critical Issue in 2025
By Team Hirschel Burnout is no longer just a temporary concern. It is a persistent challenge that continues to impact morale, productivity, and employee retention across industries. Despite flexible work arrangements and wellness initiatives, many employees are still running on empty. Business leaders need to understand why the problem persists and what can be done…
Read MoreInterviewing Sales Candidates: 3 Techniques That Lead to Better Hires
Hiring the right salesperson in the medical device industry requires more than a polished resume or confident demeanor. Successful candidates must navigate clinical conversations, manage complex sales cycles, and build trust with physicians, administrators, and procurement teams. Yet many interviews rely on surface-level questions and instinct rather than structured evaluation. Here are three interview techniques…
Read MoreSmart Interview Techniques for Expanding Your Team
by Team Hirschel Hiring during a growth phase is exciting and full of potential. However, it also comes with risk. One wrong hire in a quality, regulatory, or technical role can delay production, impact compliance, and affect team performance. That is why interviews should be structured to evaluate both capability and team fit. Here are…
Read MoreWhat the Kentucky Derby Teaches About Winning
By Team Hirschel This weekend, millions will tune in to the Kentucky Derby, a race steeped in tradition, glamour—and yes, gambling. But behind the champagne, big hats, and fast horses lies a brutal truth that businesses should take to heart: Winning isn’t luck. It’s preparation, strategy, and risk management. At the Derby, the winning horse…
Read MoreStrategies for Navigating the 2025 Tariff Landscape
By Team Hirschel In 2025, the global trade environment has become increasingly complex, with the U.S. imposing significant tariffs on imports from key trading partners, notably China, Mexico, and Canada. These policy shifts have profound implications for businesses across various sectors, necessitating proactive strategies to mitigate risks and sustain operations. Understanding the Current Tariff Climate…
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