The demand for talent has risen as companies invest more heavily in their marketing strategies. As a result, businesses are striving to retain their best people, and creative professionals have more leverage in terms of compensation.

We're upgrading the talent across the company from a strategic marketing standpoint, and we are making sure there is one approach to marketing that is followed all across the company.

It's like a dream you just can't explain. He was a talent waiting to happen.

Many professionals use online discussion boards and networking sites to solicit feedback on workplace challenges. These can be excellent venues for posing questions and receiving immediate responses from a number of sources. However, online networking shouldn't replace in-person interactions, which are important for building rapport.

Online networking often takes place before a broad audience, so it's essential to be considerate. Because faux pas may be witnessed by a large group of peers and are on record, they can be hard to recover from.

The idea that talent is directly proportional to your trophy cabinet is one I oppose.