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Year after year, companies have slowly ditched the traditional performance review. The reason? Management hasn’t noticed improvement after appraisals were given.

With such a huge focus on both ends of the business spectrum—established enterprises and fast-growing startups—many in Illinois fail to realize one of the most important pieces of the economy, responsible for 31% of employees in the state.

Companies or organizations that constantly struggle with employee turnover are facing serious costs associated with hiring and on-boarding. Not only does it cost a significant amount of money but it also takes time away from HR and hiring managers.

Your nonprofit organization should provide an environment that encourages high performance, retention and engagement among all employees. If you sense your organization lacking in these areas, perhaps it’s time for a cultural needs assessment.

The cost of recruiting and hiring executive positions may be high, but making the right decision will be rewarding in the end. Some firms are turning to their board members to fill executive positions. However, recruiting from a board of directors may not be the best choice for your firm.

If you were presented the candidate who matches every single need of your organization, but he or she had acquired the skills, traits, and history in brief stints; what would you do? We’d like to dispel some of the myths that come with job hoppers in the 21st century, and point out some statistics that you should know.

Are you putting your company at risk as a hiring manager? With more and more access to candidates’ information, you could be running the risk of finding out too much.

Another day, another recognition for one of The Overture Group’s co-founders. Now the managing director of our Cedar Rapids, Iowa location, Brandi Adam Mueller recently cemented her status as an outstanding business leader in Iowa with her recent induction to the Corridor Business Journal’s Women of Influence 2015 list.

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of others? Then join us on February 28, 2015 at the 26th Annual Hearts for the Homeless Families, hosted by Catholic Charities and sponsored in part by The Overture Group.

AIDA—Attention. Interest. Desire (Decision). Action. If you’ve worked in sales or marketing, or seen the first 20 minutes of the classic movie Glengarry Glen Ross, you know what it means. But how can you transfer this, as a job seeker, to your LinkedIn profile? It’s easier than you think.