What do you think: faced with a choice, will an employer choose to hire a generalist or an expert? Interesting question, and I know that people are confused by which strategy is better, and which one works. I know because I see hundreds of resumes in my business and at job fairs, and most are very general. Lets analyze the choices.
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March 23rd, 2010
Blacklisting Liars, Losers, and Misfits
According to the Globe & Mail, employers and recruiters are assembling a blacklist of people considered unfit for hiring. Apparently, if you are a liar, a loser, or a misfit then the chances are good that your name will end up on such a list.
Read MoreMarch 22nd, 2010
Break Bad Hiring Habits
Finding the right employee for your team can be like searching for a hard-to-find puzzle piece. With thousands to choose from, the task can be overwhelming. Choose wrong, and your new team member wont be the right fit for your job opening, your team, or your company. A problem far more frustrating than a missing puzzle piece, hiring an employee who doesnt complement your team can result in lost time and productivity, turnover, and endless hours of headaches for you and your staff.
Read MoreMarch 22nd, 2010
How to Measure the Quality of Hire
Good or bad economy, the need to make a quality hire doesnt change. Given that the Cost of Voluntary Turnover for 2009 was approximately $56,000 for the private sector and over $80,000 for the public sector, hiring decisions cannot be taken lightly as the wrong decision can impact the bottom-line.
Read MoreMarch 22nd, 2010
Power Employees- Who they are and what makes them great
Top performers. They are most often the true indicator of a companys culture and are part of the integral root system of a companys success. They are the first to speak up and also the first to pursue feedback. What they will not do is sit idle.
Read MoreFebruary 25th, 2010
The Silent Clues, How to Make Your Nonverbal Signals Send the Right Message
In a recent article featured on ABC News.com, a survey revealed that 55% of people are unhappy in their current jobs. This paired with our recent poll that showed 82% of readers would job hop in 2010 indicates that people are ready for a change in their work life. Based on these findings, competition may stay fierce as people look for new jobs.
Read MoreFebruary 25th, 2010
Peer Interviewing
Peer interviewing is the process of hiring with the input of employees in the organization. Peer interviewing is done by employees of the specific work group of the position available. In other words, employees get to participate in choosing their future co-workers.
Read MoreFebruary 25th, 2010
Candidate Evaluation Forms
Candidate Evaluation Forms provide recruiters within your company with a list of criteria and ratings for potential candidates. Interviewers can use it to record important information during the interview. The Candidate Evaluation Form ensures a level of fairness and accuracy when comparing candidates after the interviewing process.
Read MoreFebruary 25th, 2010
Redundancy – what now? Part 1
The blow has been dealt. Ok. One day, you feel sorry for yourself, the next you’re ready to take action. Who knows where this road will take you? A new challenge? Let’s face it it’s been a while since you’ve felt this invigorated! So have faith in yourself and project confidence…
Read MoreJanuary 26th, 2010
Referral Bonus Programs
Employee referral bonus programs have always been a favored recruitment strategy for many organizations. Each referral bonus program is designed differently from company to company but essentially it is a program where a reward is offered to employees who bring in qualified people for the company.
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