Tom Schoenfelder, Ph.D.

The hiring landscape is more unpredictable than ever. In some industries, employers are struggling to find the right talent for critical roles, while in others, layoffs and hiring freezes have created a surplus of candidates. This push-and-pull dynamic makes talent acquisition more complex, but one truth remains constant: every hiring decision is critical, regardless of...

2019 was the year of the workplace. Changes in labor demand, a new focus on employee engagement, and a desire to impact business outcomes through increased employee productivity were all contributing factors to workplaces shifting priorities to individual needs. Through revised talent management tactics like hiring for potential over skill set, nurturing strong, thriving company...

As you grew up, you were taught that math, science and reading were the core competencies that everyone should know to be successful in life. In business, it doesn’t work quite like that. In a business context, core competencies are defined as the advantages or capabilities of an organization that distinguishes them from their competition....