Is an Assertive Candidate Good or Bad?
March 3, 2016
That candidate made a great first impression. Firm handshake. Lots of eye contact. Direct, confident responses to your questions. They’re obviously assertive, but what…
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Assessing Soft Skills: Do you play nice with others?
- February 2, 2016
Need a team player? Regardless of the industry, success in most jobs requires the ability to work well with peers, superiors and (when applicable) direct…
Read MoreKeeping Your Team Motivated During the Holidays
- November 30, 2015
Employees thumbing through their phones more often than usual these days? Seeming more distracted? Talking more about gifts and parties than they are about work?…
Read MoreAt Least It’s Not the IRS! Preparing for an HR Audit
- November 2, 2015
All set for that HR audit? Or does the mere mention of it make you break out in a cold sweat? Whether you’re gearing up…
Read MoreThe 5 Things You Need to Do to Keep Employees Happy
- July 31, 2015
Ever hear the phrase “Happy wife, happy life?” While “Happy staffing, happy boss” doesn’t roll off the tongue, it doesn’t make it any less true!…
Read MoreHiring Trends – Retaining Existing Talent
- January 22, 2015
What causes employees to throw in the towel? According to research cited in a recent Inc.com post, here are the top three culprits (a lack…
Read MoreTop CEOs Do This 4-5 Times per Month
- January 13, 2015
What is it? Reading a book! Unfortunately, the average American reads just one book a year. Even more disconcerting? 60% of them only get through…
Read MoreImproving Your Employment Brand
- December 16, 2014
Unemployment is creeping lower. Recruiting is getting harder by the day. But if the right candidates aren’t beating a path to your door these days,…
Read MoreThe Importance of Setting Expectations Early
- November 26, 2014
Does your organization experience problems with: Excessive turnover? Employee performance issues? Recent hires who seem to “sour” or disengage shortly after starting? It could be…
Read MoreDo the Skills Fit the Job
- October 17, 2014
Is it ever a good idea to hire someone who can’t do the job yet? It could be! In a perfect world, your new hire…
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