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Kermit S. Randa is a results-driven CEO with extensive experience driving sustained profitable growth through customer-centric transformation, cultures of accountability and positive employee engagement. His career has included serving in leadership positions throughout the software and technology space, principally in private equity environments. Outside of the office, Randa is a board member, investor, volunteer, and a very grateful father of three beautiful children.
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The rise of AI is undoubtedly changing the employment landscape, but it's not replacing human workers; it's elevating the importance of distinctly human capabilities.
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Consider these next steps to achieve a smooth job transformation in a new industry of choice. When it comes to making a drastic career transition in life, it's something that can be obtained in time, no matter how difficult it may seem at first. Learning to communicate your professional goals clearly and authentically is one of the first steps to gaining the trust and credibility that will turn your career aspirations into reality. To help steer business professionals in the right direction and contemplate their next moves, below, 12 Fast Company Executive Board members each discuss their strategy for translating existing job skills to new industry standards and leverage digital platforms for job hunting, ensuring that candidates stand out in a competitive employment landscape.
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It takes team effort and accountability to cross the finish line together. Setting quarterly goals is necessary to get your company over the finish line year after year, but what's the point of setting goals if you lose track of those objectives? Developing a strategy and check-in process that holds everyone accountable is essential to keep your team on the same page and ensure they have the resources they need to perform their specific responsibilities. To help managers and their employees forge a better path for moving the business ahead, 14 Fast Company Executive Board members each offer a strategy that has helped them obtain the results they were looking for and why it can work for your team as well.
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Consider these best practices before your loyal audience is thrown off by the company's latest innovations. If you're thinking about upgrading your legacy product or service that loyal customers have come to recognize and respect, it's okay to make some necessary tweaks to keep up with the times, but it's also more crucial to engage your audience in the conversation about potential changes. This will help you better understand their views from a user's perspective. To help company leaders maintain their credibility while staying relevant in the marketplace, 12 Fast Company Executive Board members discuss other steps business professionals can take to develop an innovative mindset when it comes to revamping a traditional item or creating a new one altogether.
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To avoid rising employee turnover rates, address your company's weaknesses head-on. If your company is having trouble holding on to some of its best talent in the workforce, then there may be a serious communication gap or issue that needs to be addressed regarding your work culture and a staff that may be feeling dissatisfied or misinformed about what they originally signed up for. Establishing a regular open-door policy that fosters psychological safety for employees to express their interests, career aspirations, or concerns about the organization's business practices is a first step. Proactively seeking feedback from current and outgoing employees is the smartest way to rebuild employee morale and strengthen team relationships. Here, 12 Fast Company Executive Board members weigh in on the exit interview process. They discuss how gathering feedback and analyzing turnover data are helping their companies identify trends and areas in need of improvement.
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Review these aspects to demystify the Google algorithm—at least for now. As the digital marketing industry continues to evolve, achieving a top SEO ranking in a Google search can be a moving target for business owners. When the algorithm finally begins to seem achievable, the guidelines change again—and again. A reliable SEO strategy goes hand-in-hand with a strong brand strategy. Therefore, it's essential to determine what brand points your target audience members resonate with the most to better inform your SEO strategy. Here, nine Fast Company Executive Board members each share one factor for leaders to consider when they are optimizing for search engines and why it's so important.
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Symphony Talent
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Symphony Talent offers innovative, award-winning talent acquisition solutions that empower clients worldwide to expertly advance talent and teams. Our integrated suite of full-funnel solutions, expert brand services, and comprehensive data and analytics tools help clients execute and optimize hiring strategies, ensuring differentiated candidate experiences and improved business outcomes at every stage of the talent acquisition funnel, from attraction to hire. Visit symphonytalent.com to learn more.