Hiring the right person in today’s market is more important – and more competitive – than ever. Interviews are your opportunity to finalize hiring decisions and get the real story behind candidates’ experience, goals and plans. How can you make them work for you and avoid costly hiring mistakes?Even Before the InterviewLay the groundwork for [...]
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According to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal, 1.8 percent of people – or 2.4 million – left their jobs in December 2013. This is the highest percentage since the recession ended. Some retired or dropped out of the workforce, but most moved on to new positions.Are you constantly stressed about your work? [...]
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Just about everyone wants to do interesting work, earn a decent salary and feel they’ve contributed to something bigger than themselves. But truly motivating your employees takes more than a regular paycheck and the occasional pat on the back. What’s required is a well-defined strategy that tailors compensation, rewards and motivational drivers to each individual’s [...]
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Your digital footprint is everything that shows up when someone searches for you online. From images to comments to blog posts, it can make or break your reputation. In today’s market, cyberspace is among the first places prospective employers will look before they make hiring decisions.7 tips to ensure that everything that could possibly be found [...]
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Even the best employees resign. Regardless of your work environment or staff relationships, team members leave for reasons beyond your control. It may be a better opportunity, a return to school or a family relocation or commitment. Handled effectively, you can work through employee turnover so that the exiting individual knows they’ve added value and [...]
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Close to a third of all U.S. workers are employed in temporary or consulting jobs. In many cases, these non-standard work arrangements are stepping stones to full-time employment. The American Staffing Association reports that 90 percent of employers work with temporary staffing firms as they seek to find the best and most qualified candidates. As [...]
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Interviewing job candidates is more than just asking a series of questions. The more you know about a person – including their motivators, passions, personality and strong and weak points – the better equipped you are to add real value to your hiring process.Information should flow both ways as you carry on a productive conversation [...]
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You’ve successfully interviewed and been offered a job, but choose not to accept it. You have your reasons and, whatever they are, the position is just not right for you. By declining with grace and professionalism, the employer and recruiter involved will remember you in a positive light. If handled correctly, turning down an offer [...]
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While there’s no guarantee that your temporary job will become full time, you can increase the likelihood of that happening if you position yourself as an invaluable asset to your employer. In many cases, companies have been known to actually create positions so they could keep their temporary workers, based on the positive impact they [...]
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Did you know that the only difference between the top 10 percent of the world’s happiest people and everyone else is their satisfying social life? Well, it’s true – and it extends to the workplace as well. Which is not surprising, considering how much time the average person spend at their job.Research has shown that [...]
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August 15, 2014
