The SMR Group Blog
If you’ve ever wished that hiring your next sales or marketing superstar was as easy as keeping up with friends on social media, it’s time to create a social recruiting strategy. Social recruiting integrates with more traditional recruiting strategies. It leverages social media to allow companies to communicate with potential candidates, build their employment brand,… Read more »
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way we live and work. Upcoming AI-based technologies are even integrating with the pharmaceutical sales industry, changing the way sales professionals approach their jobs. Here are a few of the most highly anticipated innovations of 2019 and how pharmaceutical sales professionals can prepare now to make the most of… Read more »
The data is in: Diversity makes workplaces stronger. To boost diversity in the workplace, a more inclusive approach to hiring is a must. Yet many managers are uncertain how to make hiring more inclusive, even when they embrace the importance of diversity in the workplace. Here are three strategies to boost the inclusion in your… Read more »
Even the most dedicated, passionate employees appreciate being acknowledged. Employee appreciation proves their contribution to the team and the company matters. Their hard work is noticed, and the team would not be the same without them. Employers don’t need to break the bank in order to express appreciation in meaningful ways. Here are five thoughtful… Read more »
You love your job, and you enjoy working with your current team. There’s just one question that continues to nag at the back of your mind: Are you being paid what you’re worth? Salary data can be difficult to come by, even in the digital era. And while your company’s culture and your job’s demands… Read more »
You’ve worked hard to earn your credentials in sales or marketing, and the biotech field looks like a fascinating place to build your career. In fact, it looks a little too fascinating – even intimidating. Do these professionals even want someone like you on the team? “Impostor syndrome” is the name commonly given to the… Read more »
When staffing firms ask hiring managers about hiring superstar employees, one response appears over and over: “We’d love to do that, but we just don’t have the budget.” Many companies believe they can’t afford to hire their industry’s top talent. In fact, most companies can’t afford not to do so. Sales and marketing A-players help… Read more »
The 10x Rule, pioneered by author Grant Cardone, promotes outstanding work and results with a simple concept: What if you multiplied everything by 10? What impact would it have on your goals? The 10x Rule has two simple aspects: expect each goal you set to take 10x the effort you think it will; and aim… Read more »
Hiring sales professionals can be difficult. For many sales team managers, the need to hire a new team member presents a challenge they’d rather not face unless absolutely necessary. But hiring new sales team members doesn’t have to be a chore. Here’s how to improve and streamline the process so you can screen, interview and… Read more »
When you’re looking for a job in marketing, standing out among other candidates can be tough. Not only are many qualified people also applying for the position, but your shared background in marketing means every candidate already knows how to position their own strengths to their best advantage. Nevertheless, there’s still a way to gain… Read more »