“The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind in others the conviction and the will to carry on.”These are the words of iconic American writer and political commentator Walter Lippmann, who passed away in 1975 after a sterling career that included two Pulitzer Prizes. And true to form, he hits the leadership [...]
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No matter how happy your employees always seem you tend to wonder -- are they out looking for another job? The average time workers stay at one organization remains on a downward trend, so don't feel like you are alone in this situation. You keenly understand how important employee retention is to your organization's overall [...]
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From time-to-time, every organization is bound to struggle with filling a vacant position. Whether strict hiring criteria, timing, geography, or a lack of qualified applicants…
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In the hiring process, once you’ve got a group of seemingly qualified candidates, the temptation may arise to simply take their resume (and interview, if you’ve gotten that far) at face value and move on to the next stage. A word of advice: Don’t.More companies than would care to admit have stories of hires whose [...]
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One of more intriguing ways to enhance the staff at your office is to implement an employee referral program. A recommendation from one of your best workers can lead to another strong person on your team helping to make a positive difference for your organization. Once word gets around about what a great place to [...]
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The economy has picked up and, as we well know, there’s a somewhat different pool of talent to cull from when it comes to candidates. The type of person looking for work ranges from the recent college graduate, to the seasoned professional laid off due to cutbacks, to the person looking to make a career [...]
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Developing the skills of your employees is an important retention strategy. It is vital to the success of your company that your people continue to grow and learn. It can reduce the temptation to look for new challenges at another company. Protect investment in your personnel by providing and encouraging ongoing training and development.Communicate Skills [...]
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It can be daunting to sift through anywhere from tens to thousands of resumes for any given open position. But managing your communication with applicants can help to improve your reputation among job seekers, possibly increasing the quality of candidates you attract. Develop a system of staying in touch with candidates throughout the entire hiring [...]
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As you prepare to welcome 2015, it’s a good idea to take a look at your company policies and make sure you’re starting the year off on the right foot, particularly with regard to safety policies and OSHA regulations. If you haven’t revisited or revamped in a while, take time now to do so. It [...]
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With the onset of the New Year, it’s an opportune time to review your HR management practices, performance, and departmental and business needs. Look ahead to pending changes that will impact your plans in the next 12 months. From technology to tax laws, from health care to wage requirements, there’s a lot to consider as [...]
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February 20, 2015
