The Loss of a Business Partner… and Friend

The Loss of a Business Partner… and Friend

I will miss his Texan accent. My business partner of over 10 years, and long-time friend, Richard Wroten, passed away on September 23rd. Knowing him meant a lot to not only my professional growth, but just having another person who understood the challenges of running...
Are You Keeping Who You Hire?

Are You Keeping Who You Hire?

Poor retention and ghosting of candidates are just some of the problems that are growing in the current job market. You’re not alone. It’s time to take feelings out of the process and use data to make better hiring decisions and increase hiring retention.

Finding The Right Fit Takes Time And Data

Finding The Right Fit Takes Time And Data

It should come as no surprise that HR managers and HR recruiters appreciate detail. The details help them narrow down potential candidates to the pool of top choices selected to move to the next round in the hiring process. But details can be confusing and if the data isn’t presented in a way the hiring manager understands, then hiring risk increases.

A Company’s Responsibility in Mentoring Millennials

A Company’s Responsibility in Mentoring Millennials

A tell-all from the managing partner of The Vantage Group on your company’s responsibility and investment in millennial workers. If you own a company or manage people in today’s working environment, chances are the term millennial has buzzed in your ear a time or two....
Coaching for Success

Coaching for Success

When it comes to locating a solid executive coach, it’s all about finding the right fit to help you maximize your potential. While many coaching services provide a boilerplate approach to coaching, Vantage helps you understand and build on what you’re good at, making your weaknesses either disappear or become irrelevant.

The Annual Performance Review is Dead

The Annual Performance Review is Dead

When you think of an annual performance review, it’s likely your eyes gloss over a bit. As the manager, you have to pull some talking points together, organize your thoughts on how well your employee met his or her goals, and decide whether or not they deserve a...
New to Sales Managing? Here Are Some Tips.

New to Sales Managing? Here Are Some Tips.

Every employee is a valuable member of the team, but your sales staff are the ones who are on the frontlines bringing in the business. But your sales goals may fall short of expectations if your sales team doesn’t have the tools and knowledge they require. In this...