OpenView Blog » Salima Ladha http://blog.openviewpartners.com A blog focused on agile development, business development strategies, content marketing, corporate venture capital, lead generation and SaaS best practices. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:00:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Corporate Diversity: Moving Beyond the Numbers to Harness the Core Strengths of Diversity http://blog.openviewpartners.com/corporate-diversity-moving-beyond-the-numbers-to-harness-the-core-strengths-of-diversity/ http://blog.openviewpartners.com/corporate-diversity-moving-beyond-the-numbers-to-harness-the-core-strengths-of-diversity/#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:00:38 +0000 Salima Ladha http://blog.openviewpartners.com/?p=33502 Too often, companies have a narrow view of corporate diversity that doesn't take into account its true power lies in helping to refine existing strategies and foster higher levels of innovation.

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]]> http://blog.openviewpartners.com/corporate-diversity-moving-beyond-the-numbers-to-harness-the-core-strengths-of-diversity/feed/ 0 Mentoring in the Workplace: 3 Keys to Being a Good Mentor http://blog.openviewpartners.com/mentoring-in-the-workplace-3-keys-to-being-a-good-mentor/ http://blog.openviewpartners.com/mentoring-in-the-workplace-3-keys-to-being-a-good-mentor/#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:28:21 +0000 Salima Ladha http://blog.openviewpartners.com/?p=33489 Effective mentoring in the workplace is one of the strongest drivers of employee productivity and motivation. Learn how to be a good mentor for your employees by focusing on these three key elements.

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]]> http://blog.openviewpartners.com/mentoring-in-the-workplace-3-keys-to-being-a-good-mentor/feed/ 0 3 Tips for Creating a More Inclusive Workplace for Women http://blog.openviewpartners.com/3-tips-for-a-more-inclusive-workplace-for-women/ http://blog.openviewpartners.com/3-tips-for-a-more-inclusive-workplace-for-women/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 16:15:46 +0000 Salima Ladha http://blog.openviewpartners.com/?p=33063 Focusing on these three factors can help you boost your hire and employee retention rates by developing a more inclusive workplace for women.

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]]> http://blog.openviewpartners.com/3-tips-for-a-more-inclusive-workplace-for-women/feed/ 0 The Benefits of Employee Referral Programs http://blog.openviewpartners.com/benefits-of-employee-referral-programs/ http://blog.openviewpartners.com/benefits-of-employee-referral-programs/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:50 +0000 Salima Ladha http://blog.openviewpartners.com/?p=32609 If you are an employer or a job seeker and uncertain about the benefits of employee referral programs, this article has some interesting facts for you to consider.

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]]> http://blog.openviewpartners.com/benefits-of-employee-referral-programs/feed/ 0 Employee Retention Tactics: Creating a Happier Workforce http://blog.openviewpartners.com/employee-retention-tactics-creating-happier-workforce/ http://blog.openviewpartners.com/employee-retention-tactics-creating-happier-workforce/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 12:30:53 +0000 Salima Ladha http://blog.openviewpartners.com/?p=32598 What can you do to ensure your employees remain happy and don’t leave your organization for reasons that lie within your control? Here are three employee retention tactics and tips geared to multiple segments of your workforce.

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]]> http://blog.openviewpartners.com/employee-retention-tactics-creating-happier-workforce/feed/ 1 5 Tips to Nail Your Next Job Interview http://blog.openviewpartners.com/5-job-interview-tips/ http://blog.openviewpartners.com/5-job-interview-tips/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:10:56 +0000 Salima Ladha http://blog.openviewpartners.com/?p=32261 Applying and interviewing for a job can be a stressful process. Here are five interviewing tips to reflect on that could potentially improve your chances of success the next time around.

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]]> http://blog.openviewpartners.com/5-job-interview-tips/feed/ 1 Can HR Rekindle Employee Trust? http://blog.openviewpartners.com/can-hr-rekindle-employee-trust/ http://blog.openviewpartners.com/can-hr-rekindle-employee-trust/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:30:05 +0000 Salima Ladha http://blog.openviewpartners.com/?p=31585 How is it that HR, a dedicated department for addressing employees’ needs, has created a reputation of distrust, disingenuousness, and fear? The reality is this issue has not received as much attention as it should nor has its consequences been quantified to warrant a response.

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]]> http://blog.openviewpartners.com/can-hr-rekindle-employee-trust/feed/ 0 Using Creative Approaches to Inspire More Women in Technology http://blog.openviewpartners.com/women-in-technology-creative-recruitment-approaches/ http://blog.openviewpartners.com/women-in-technology-creative-recruitment-approaches/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:31:52 +0000 Salima Ladha http://blog.openviewpartners.com/?p=31293 What types of strategies can the corporate, non-profit, and education sectors employ to attract more women in technology?

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]]> http://blog.openviewpartners.com/women-in-technology-creative-recruitment-approaches/feed/ 1 Employee Retention Tactics, Part 5: The Pros and Cons of Work-Life Balance Policies http://blog.openviewpartners.com/work-life-balance-policies-employee-retention-tactics/ http://blog.openviewpartners.com/work-life-balance-policies-employee-retention-tactics/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:45:48 +0000 Salima Ladha http://blog.openviewpartners.com/?p=30875 Work-life policies are becoming more prevalent and in-demand, but how effective are they and are they right for your organization? Here is a list of pros and cons to keep in mind.

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]]> http://blog.openviewpartners.com/work-life-balance-policies-employee-retention-tactics/feed/ 0 Employee Retention Tactics, Part 4: Creating a Healthy Work Environment http://blog.openviewpartners.com/employee-retention-tactics-creating-a-healthy-work-environment/ http://blog.openviewpartners.com/employee-retention-tactics-creating-a-healthy-work-environment/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:30:55 +0000 Salima Ladha http://blog.openviewpartners.com/?p=30707 Here are some simple steps that you as a manager can take to boost employee retention by creating a healthy work environment for your team.

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]]> http://blog.openviewpartners.com/employee-retention-tactics-creating-a-healthy-work-environment/feed/ 0 Employee Retention Tactics, Part 3: Employing Autonomy and Paving Pathways for Career Advancement http://blog.openviewpartners.com/employee-retention-tactics-employee-autonomy-and-career-advancement/ http://blog.openviewpartners.com/employee-retention-tactics-employee-autonomy-and-career-advancement/#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:15:33 +0000 Salima Ladha http://blog.openviewpartners.com/?p=30522 My series on employee retention strategies continues with its third entry, this time focusing on the benefits associated with employee autonomy and career advancement.

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]]> http://blog.openviewpartners.com/employee-retention-tactics-employee-autonomy-and-career-advancement/feed/ 0 Employee Retention Tactics, Part 2: The Power of Personalization in Employee Rewards http://blog.openviewpartners.com/employee-retention-tactics-power-of-personalization-in-employee-rewards/ http://blog.openviewpartners.com/employee-retention-tactics-power-of-personalization-in-employee-rewards/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:30:19 +0000 Salima Ladha http://blog.openviewpartners.com/?p=30256 When determining how to reward an employee, it’s important to remember that each of us is unique and values different things. The standard employee rewards may not cut it.

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]]> http://blog.openviewpartners.com/employee-retention-tactics-power-of-personalization-in-employee-rewards/feed/ 0 Employee Retention Tactics, Part 1: Does the Ideal Compensation Package Exist? http://blog.openviewpartners.com/employee-retention-tactics-ideal-compensation-package/ http://blog.openviewpartners.com/employee-retention-tactics-ideal-compensation-package/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:17:30 +0000 Salima Ladha http://blog.openviewpartners.com/?p=29978 My series on employee retention tactics kicks off with a focus on how to stay competitive with your compensation, benefits, and perks.

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]]> http://blog.openviewpartners.com/employee-retention-tactics-ideal-compensation-package/feed/ 1 How Not to Lose Your Employees in 2013 (or Maybe Ever!) http://blog.openviewpartners.com/employee-retention-tactics-2013/ http://blog.openviewpartners.com/employee-retention-tactics-2013/#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:00:28 +0000 Salima Ladha http://blog.openviewpartners.com/?p=29691 This is the first post in a five-part series on employee retention tactics for 2013. Read on for tips on how to keep your 'A' players committed and fulfilled, and how to attract new top talent while you're at it.

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]]> http://blog.openviewpartners.com/employee-retention-tactics-2013/feed/ 1 Deciphering Work Visas: Read All About It! http://blog.openviewpartners.com/deciphering-work-visas-read-all-about-it/ http://blog.openviewpartners.com/deciphering-work-visas-read-all-about-it/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:03:07 +0000 Salima Ladha http://blog.openviewpartners.com/?p=29468 While there are of course many types of work visas types, these are the most common ones that employers can explore should they like to sponsor a candidate.

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]]> http://blog.openviewpartners.com/deciphering-work-visas-read-all-about-it/feed/ 0 Job Fulfillment: Should You Have to Choose Between Happiness and Money? http://blog.openviewpartners.com/job-fulfillment-should-you-have-to-choose-between-happiness-and-money/ http://blog.openviewpartners.com/job-fulfillment-should-you-have-to-choose-between-happiness-and-money/#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:32:31 +0000 Salima Ladha http://blog.openviewpartners.com/?p=29264 As with every New Year, we reflect on our past resolutions — the ones we kept as well as those that fell through, and of course we make new ones. These may include: striving to be a better person, joining a gym, spending more time with family, and maybe — just maybe — being happier…

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