Diversity and Hiring: What’s Beyond the Door?

Diversity and Hiring: What’s Beyond the Door?

“The words of the elders do not lock all the doors, they leave the right door open.” -African Proverb Written by: Helen Hope Kimbrough So you’ve embarked upon a talent management search looking for the right candidate to meet the goals and objectives of your...
Ways to Keep Your Team Together Right Now

Ways to Keep Your Team Together Right Now

Who’s tired? I’ll admit, I’m pretty beat. The last year and a half have been some of the most challenging of my career and certainly the biggest obstacle Next Stage has ever faced. I’m sure the same could be said for most everyone. At the same time, Next Stage has...
Say Goodbye to Stale Cause Marketing

Say Goodbye to Stale Cause Marketing

Two weeks ago, we talked about cause marketing and how organizations are moving beyond ‘t-shirt logo marketing.’ It’s worth mentioning again that this was the single most common phrase we heard from our 60+ interviews with area business leaders for The Social Good...
What makes a positive workplace culture?

What makes a positive workplace culture?

Written by: Candice Latham When I was sitting at my graduation ceremony dressed in my cap and gown and absorbing the commencement speech, it never occurred to me just how important workplace culture is and how it will play a role in your success. Much of the...
The Start of a New Era

The Start of a New Era

by Josh Jacobson Next Stage has new branding and I couldn’t be prouder of what that means. When I started the firm back at the end of 2013, I have to admit that I didn’t have a clear picture of where it was going. I knew the type of work I wanted to do and...