• Sales Reps Say These Workplace Factors Are More Important Than Money

    Money-hungry and sales-driven: These two terms are frequently used to describe competitive sales representatives. Because of these stereotypes, many recruiters focus on salary and bonus/commission structures to entice top sales talent.If this is your technique, it's time for a drastic strategy update.The "2018 Medical Sales Salary Report" from my team here at MedReps surveyed 2,793 medical sales reps, and respondents largely agreed it's time for recruiters to ...
  • Reading Between the Lines of a Job Ad

    First-time home-buyers may be easily impressed by advertising lingo like "easy-care yard," but the more seasoned shopper knows that's code for "small and filled with stones and cacti." "Great starter house"? That means you should expect to spend a lot of time fixing it up.So it goes with job ads. Especially early in our careers, we're often eager and excited to read ads for roles that sound great. Blinded ...
  • Whose Line Is It Anyway: Should HR Answer the Culture Question Alone?

    Recently, some folks have started a conversation about why more startups should invest in HR departments. They usually make the case that HR is good for culture.As someone who has written about HR for 15 years and run a company for eight, I can tell you that most organizations don't start an HR department until they have to. HR is usually a reactive measure, spurred by ramped-up hiring or some ...
  • The Psychology of Color: How What You Wear Can Affect Your Work Performance

    Article by Allie LochiattoIf we were to take a look inside your closet, we'd probably find one or two colors to be predominant. Whether intentionally or not, most people tend to gravitate toward certain colors when shopping. Some may like the simplicity of a wardrobe filled with basic black, while others prefer shades that complement their skin tone or eyes.But have you ever thought about how the colors you wear are
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  • Internal Hires: The Keystone of a Successful Talent Management Strategy

    For more than 20 years, the defining concept of talent management in executive circles has been "the war for talent." First posed by McKinseyCo. in 1998, the idea was simple and compelling at its birth: Talent is a significant driver of business success, and demographic trends would force companies to devote increasing amounts of time, effort, and money to attracting, retaining, and engaging talented employees.The basic conclusion that ...
  • Creating Dynamic Video Training Content on a Budget

    The modern workforce is changing — quickly. With each passing year, employees become more tech savvy than ever before. Today's workers want technology infused into every aspect of their jobs — including training.As a result, many companies have begun to create video-based training content for employees. Such content tend to resonate with tech-oriented employees, and it often ...
  • Medical Sales Salaries Are Down, But Total Income Is Up

    Medical sales reps face various challenges throughout their careers, many of which can result in dramatic cuts to their earnings. With so many variables at play, it's important for medical sales reps to understand how their compensation can change from year to year.Medical sales job board MedReps surveyed 2,793 of its members to understand what factors cause base salaries, ...

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