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This basic premise of the hiring process should be one of the first tasks performed, yet so many companies delay until the very end. Some hiring managers won’t even do this at all, let alone early. In fact, the Society of Human Resources Management says 22 percent of companies only check the backgrounds and references for certain candidates, while two …
A Good Mentor is Better Than All the Training in the World While this title might sound somewhat provocative, and subject to serious discussion, there is an awful lot of support for the statement — both statistically and from individuals who have enjoyed the benefits of being mentored. Much is expected of employees in today’s workplace, and training is not …
Top Recruiting Metrics That Every Manager Should Have On Their Dashboard You’ve just entered the back half of the year, and whether it’s 2019 or 2030, it’s still time for a mid-year review of your recruiting metrics and how your team has fared since the beginning of the year. Previously, our team created a list of the top hiring metrics …
Boldness is the act of responding to a situation in a manner that may be viewed as daring to some yet truly is essential to most effectively address the issue at hand. To reach the upper echelons, you must reject there is any value in playing small, you must thrive under pressure, and you must dare to take big risks and create the actions others are just too afraid to attempt.
When one thinks of being a pro, our mind often turns to athletes who have reached the pinnacle of performance. By that definition, a professional is anyone who makes a living in a field where many are amateurs, and their work is characterized by reaching seemingly unattainable levels of performance while holding to the highest possible technical and ethical standards in that field.
One of the principle reasons a team is successful, beyond having top talent onboard, is that they keep score with measures that predict the future.
It’s hard, if not impossible, to make the hiring process a science. While establishing a systematic approach to hiring can and will improve the outcomes, there is still an art to choosing your next new hire. Every artist has theories about why one hiring selection goes smoothly and another one does not, but as any good manager can tell you, it …
6 Hiring Metrics Every manager Should Have on Their Dashboard Effective hiring is critical for a smooth running company. The way to know if what you are currently doing is working is by tracking metrics. Stay on top of these 6 critical measurements. They give you important insight into what is successful and what needs improvement. Candidate Quality Ratio This metric is also …
According to the results of a 2012 study published in Forbes Magazine, 46 percent of new employees in professional positions quit or are fired from their job within the first 18 months. That statistic is alarming enough on its own. What is even more surprising is the reason for the failure. It would be natural to assume the high rate …
Making a hiring decision that addresses all needs of your business takes forethought, patience and insight. You may find yourself asking whether you should focus more on sales or technical experience throughout the process, but the truth is, both are integral to success. In fact, research shows that sales experience is more important long term, while technical expertise is more …
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