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Even if you know exactly what you are looking for in a candidate, how do you know that they will perform well with your current staff? This is one of the biggest worries of hiring managers. Picking the person that you think is perfect, only to find out they do not fit well with the… Read more »
The first 90 days for employees are crucial to their future success within the company. While they are nervous and a little green, management needs to swoop in to ensure their first impression is a positive one. Managers should attempt to alleviate fears and make the new employee feel comfortable in their new position. If… Read more »
Exceptional Leaders are able to accurately assess themselves. They are not in self-denial about either their strengths or their limitations. They are open to feedback and set up systems to ensure that they have accurate information about themselves and their leadership effectiveness. Armed with information about their strengths and weaknesses, they hire people to complement… Read more »
Corporations are coming face to face with being in need of running their businesses differently. If you do not make the transformations needed, you will face difficult financial times. Technology and the internet continue to open doors for people that have never been opened before. These developments already have impacted every company and will continue… Read more »
Acquiring top talent is difficult and yet so crucial to your business’ success. Technology has advanced the recruitment process and coupled with some element of human interaction only secures better candidates. Today, there are plentiful technological recruiting and assessment options. However, companies are not able to measure the long-term impact of these hiring advances as… Read more »
Congratulations, you’re transitioning into a new leadership role! While this may seem like a challenge, there are things to consider for a more seamless transition. As a new leader, the first impression you make with your team is crucial. Get things started off on the right foot and remember the following: Mistakes Are Inevitable No… Read more »
Every business needs an employee handbook. If you don’t have one, you need to take the time to get it done ASAP. There are so many important sections in an employee handbook but I’ll focus on the 7 essentials today. 7 Must Haves for an Employee Handbook: Code of Conduct You must have clear expectations… Read more »
Do your employees “get” and appreciate the benefits package that your company offers? Statistics show that most employees don’t fully understand the value of what they have. Companies should educate their staff about their benefits. How quickly they forget orientation day! They were most likely too nervous to comprehend what you told them anyway. One… Read more »
As more and more young people are coming into the market, the larger the soft skills gap becomes. There is no way to avoid hiring individuals that lack these skills. Instead of limiting your hiring radius, build soft skill training into the culture of your business and bridge the soft skills gap. Determine What Soft… Read more »
We hear a lot about strategic planning these days….but does it work? Often we hear; my business is doing fine…I got here without a strategic plan…why bother? The answer; because your competitors are…and they are looking for ways to grow their business…which means taking business away from yours. Strategic planning is the process of creating… Read more »