6 Reasons Hiring Workaholics May Cause More Harm Than Good

February 23, 2022
Posted in Management Best Practices

There’s a fine line between hard work and overwork. As we explained in this earlier post, a “can do” attitude is typically an asset; it…

What’s the Business Outlook for Modesto and How Can You Position Your Company for Long-Term Success?

January 4, 2022
Posted in Management

Even in today’s roller coaster economy, Modesto, California is on a sustainable growth track, with long-term businesses at its core. The reason is simple: businesses tend to stay in Modesto. Surrounded by one of the world’s greatest agricultural production areas, this city of 215,000 is located in the center of the North San Joaquin Valley [...] Read More

Hiring Based on Attitude: How a “Can Do” Attitude Can Grow Your Company

November 1, 2021
Posted in Management Best Practices

Which is better: hiring for attitude or hiring for skills? It’s a bit of a chicken-and-egg conundrum, right? On the one hand, you need someone…

What Interview Questions Uncover a “Can Do” Attitude?

September 1, 2021
Posted in Human Resources

As extended unemployment benefits continue to wane and people begin re-entering the workforce, employers may discover that finding top talent is like finding a needle…

Down to Two Candidates? Here’s Who to Hire!

May 2, 2021
Posted in Management Best Practices

You’re in an enviable position: After weeks of recruiting, multiple rounds of interviews, and countless hours invested in evaluating candidates, you’ve narrowed the field to…

What Happens if The Candidate Isn’t Right for This Job, But You Don’t Want to Lose Them?

April 21, 2021
Posted in Recruiting

It’s the goal of any recruitment process: you find the perfect candidate, one you don't want to lose. There’s a catch, though. They don’t fit with the particular job you’re recruiting for. Flexibility is crucial to long-term team building, so you want to target excellent talent. This is true even when great candidates appear at [...] Read More

Find and Hire the Best Talent in Your Area!

December 11, 2020
Posted in News

If you’re hiring, you need to find exceptional people for your team: well-qualified individuals who mesh with your culture and work to their full potential….

Does Motivation Make Up For Experience? Why You Should Hire Talent with Potential

October 21, 2020
Posted in Recruiting

Experience acts as a kind of shortcut. An employee comes in with a level of competence, which they can then apply on your behalf. To some extent, they are ready to work from Day One. That’s certainly appealing, but experience can also fall short. A person with all the outward qualifications can still become a [...] Read More

Choosing Between Top Candidates: What To Look For

October 7, 2020
Posted in Recruiting

You've sifted resumes, conducted interviews, checked references, and weighed the value of each candidate. Now, you're ready to make a hiring decision. Except, there's a problem: you can't choose between your two top candidates. The result of your long, intricate hiring process is a tie. In many ways, this is one of those "good problems." [...] Read More

Avoid Getting Ghosted by Candidates With These Tips

June 3, 2020
Posted in Recruiting

Why does getting ghosted feel so much different than being rejected? Part of it has to do with the mystery involved. Where did they go? What did we do wrong? What's happening here? Ghosting in personal circumstances is one thing. In business, it can have concrete financial consequences. A disappearing job candidate, especially late in [...] Read More

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