Skip the either/or, find the “and” in recruiting
Summary: When hiring, skip the either/or of cultural fit and skills. Make it cultural fit “and” skills. Finding, recruiting and hiring people can be an on-going activity at many companies. This can be due to growth or turnover (replacing people). Actually I find in many cases, it is because they have the wrong person in […]
Factors for an Interview
Summary: Hiring and having difficulties finding initiative and other traits. Keep these factors in mind for a more successful interview. Been having some interesting conversations with people who are hiring. The major complaint? Finding people with the right work ethic or attitude. They hire folks who have the skills and once they start working – […]
A Matter of Control
Summary: Do you find yourself with employees and saying “if you want it done right – do it yourself”. It’s about control. Try these three steps to let them work better and remain in control. When it comes to working with people one of the things we have to do is let them do their job. I know it […]
Help Wanted…the right way
Summary: Don’t be the cynical person who thinks no one wants to work. To find the right person to work for you look beyond skills. I have to be honest, if I hear this one more time – I am going to scream! I have the privileged of working with some entrepreneurs on hiring their first employee. […]
Is your training relevant?
Summary: In order for training to be relevant to your employees they must understand the big picture and fit in with their personal motivation. Here in my neck of the woods, school has started. The annual ritual of buying new clothes, shoes, supplies and backpacks. It is also the time where kids are either dreading […]