Have you ever had a delusional boss? The kind of boss who’s clueless about the impact his or her behavior is having on the department’s morale, or worse yet, could care less but still can’t understand why performance is down? A leader who lacks self-awareness can destroy careers and business success. It’s the number one …
By Dottie Austin Our kids got us an iRobot Roomba last year, and I have to tell you that I am working that little robot every day. Great gift, especially during this past Thanksgiving week with 17 people living in our house for six days! My little buddy does a much better job and is …
On a recent trip to Italy, I visited Montecassino Abbey, a 6th century Benedictine monastery high on a hill. The 45-minute bus ride up the hill and then climbing 86 stairs to the top with no railing were so very worth it. The view was breathtaking, and the story of the location is amazing. The …
How many times have you heard the old adage “If you are not growing, you are dying”? A tad on the morbid side, right?! Although more applicable to plant life, there is an abundance of truth when it comes to us humans as well. I believe that we are driven by three circles of growth …
You may believe that the negotiation of a job offer begins after that offer has been extended. A careful review followed by the decision of which components you wish to negotiate followed by your counter-offer. Basically, getting an offer (in writing) and then turning it into more! And you would be absolutely correct in doing …
It truly has been an amazing 2016. We got a new look, celebrated our 30th Anniversary, were a part of the inaugural DisruptHR, welcomed a new CPIBN staff elf, enjoyed volunteering and giving back to our Buffalo community, and so much more! Thank you to all of our clients, partners, friends, and community peers for …
Welcome to the new CPIBN blog page! In honor of Shea’s Performing Arts Center’s new makeover and our 30th Anniversary, we decided that we needed a better place to bring helpful and motivational information to our candidates, clients, WNY, and beyond! While we may not have the same visual impact as Jessie and Katey, the …
The CPIBN staff works to make the office environment as comfortable as possible for each and every candidate. The first step of that process is assuring that the staff members are perceived as approachable and trustworthy. There is always someone to greet people walking through the front door, which works to help ease the first …
Everyone needs a little pick-me-up after the weekend. Check out these quotes to help you conquer Monday and the rest of the week!
Every job search includes a period playing the waiting game. Patience pays off, however, and after another round of interviews and meeting with other members of the company, Candidate A is finally able to shed the Job Seeker job title and begin the transition into a new role and job title. CPIBN’s involvement in the …
