Isn’t it very rewarding when a newly hire turns out to be a perfect fit in terms of the “C’s”: Competence Cultural compatibility Chemistry with you and others This is especially the case when the individual is in a key…
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CREATING “SKIN IN THE GAME”
We often hear companies talk about how they want their executives & managers have “skin in the game” or more of it. The term has come to mean to have a personal stake or vested interest in the outcome. The…
What Really Matters in Recruiting & Retention?
A recent survey looked at what are the factors important to: Candidates in making employment decisions Employees in deciding to stay or leave The survey results show that the factors that matter most are very different related to recruiting in…
WHAT ARE THE PREDICTORS OF HIRING SUCCESS?”
Research shows that only 19% of newly hired employees are considered to be unequivocal successes. This is an alarming low rate of success for a process that is essential to an organization’s success! Why does the hiring and selection process…
FISHING FOR THE RIGHT TALENT
Simply stated, the quality of your organization’s products or services starts & continues with quality people. Quality is all about the people who are performing the work and providing the services! Yet so many organizations are depending upon one of…
ARE YOU CONTRIBUTING TO LOSING VALUABLE EMPLOYEES?
Sometimes, regardless of how well you manage employees, sooner or later some are going to leave. At times, their reasons are beyond your control. For example: A spouse who is the primary wage earner gets a new position requires relocation.…
ARE YOU AT RISK OF LOSING A KEY EMPLOYEE?
We all know that one of the keys to business success is people. Consequently, every organization (regardless of its size or industry) has certain executives, managers and other employees who represent an important reason for its success. The loss of…
FINDING GREAT TALENT: A CORE COMPETENCY?
Why is finding the right talent so important? Simply stated, the quality of your organization’s products or services starts & continues with quality people. Quality is all about the people who are performing the work! So why then do some…
FINDING & KEEPING GOOD PEOPLE
Economists project that 2015 will see: A continued strengthening of the U.S. labor market Job growth approaching or exceeding the estimated 15-year high reached in 2014. The hottest industries for hiring are information technology, financial services, manufacturing and healthcare. The…
HIRING THE RIGHT PERSON
Why is hiring right so important? The quality of your organization’s products or services starts & continues with quality people. Quality is all about the people who are performing the work! Here are some reasons why companies sometimes make…