During a job interview, it’s sometimes easy for a hiring manager to assume that the only person who has to sell themselves is the candidate. However, it’s important for company officials to realize that it would be in their best interests to sell the qualities of their company, as well.
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5 Ways to Show Thanks to Your Employees
With the Thanksgiving holiday (and the end of the year) rapidly approaching, this is a good time to reflect on what you should be doing to retain your top employees. This is more than just giving thanks for your employees—it’s showing thanks to your employees.
6 Communication Tips for Attracting and Keeping Top Talent
Below are 6 tips for communicating effectively with candidates and making your company more attractive to top-notch talent & keeping top talent interested.
6 Ways to Combat a Shortage of Qualified Workers
If there’s a shortage of highly qualified workers now, the situation might be even worse in 5 years. Here are 6 ways to combat a shortage of qualified workers! Not only that, but the Baby Boomer Generation is in the midst of retiring, even though many members of that group have delayed their retirement. They […]
Why Fairness (and Not Power) Can Boost Profits for a Manager
Fairness Can Boost Profits for a Manager. These days, everybody is trying to do more with less; fewer employees, fewer resources, trying to boost profits.
7 Ways to Lead Effectively in Times of Chaos
Being a leader or manager is never easy. Here are 7 ways to lead effectively in times of chaos. During these times of chaos, good leadership is needed most.
8 Steps for Creating an Effective Performance Review Process
Performance reviews are an excellent opportunity to retain top talent. Here are 8 steps for creating an effective performance review process for your team. Be willing to experiment—It’s not a good idea to implement an annual performance review process and then not touch it for 15 or 20 years. It must be updated, modified, and […]
Retaining Employees : Does Your Compensation Match Their Motivation?
Retention is a concern for every company, regardless of prevailing market conditions. If your retention program is lax in any area, it can provide an opening for your best employees to pursue other opportunities.
What VP Candidates Can Teach Us About Vetting Potential Hires
One of the hottest topics this summer—for both professional talking heads and armchair politicians—is Mitt Romney’s choice of a running mate. Hopefully, Governor Romney will vet his choice well. This is a valid concern, since history is full of lousy vice presidential candidates. This brings to mind the importance of thoroughly vetting the people you […]
3 Dynamic Steps for Improving Your Work-Life Balance
People are dealing with a lot these days and many find it hard to find a work-life balance. They’re working one or more jobs, fighting long commutes, managing a household, raising kids, attending school or re-training, and/or dealing with aging parents. Do any of these sound familiar?