Wow! I just received notification from LinkedIn that 137 of the 611 people I am connected to on the site have changed jobs recently. That’s 22% of my direct connections! And because I only accept connections from people I know or who are referred … [Read more...]
7 steps to easier and more effective hiring…
February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Create a clear picture of what you need. (This is not a job description; it’s a detailed description of the mental and physical capacities, attitudes, personality traits, and skills the ideal jobholder would possess.) Develop better interview … [Read more...]
Notable Quote
January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
“I played football in college. I wasn’t very big and I wasn’t very good. I got hurt a lot. I broke my arm once, my neck once, and my nose six times. When I tell people about it they always ask, ‘Why did you keep doing it?’ For a long time I … [Read more...]
When You Rehire a Former Employee…
January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Don’t assume the only position or department the person is suited to is the position or department they left. You probably think of them as a good employee because they were productive and had a good attitude. Re-interview them to find out what … [Read more...]
The First Line of Defense…
January 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
...is a good offense and a good offense against negligent hiring lawsuits your careful investigation of each employee’s background. For a thorough check: Contact all prior employers. (Even if you think all you’ll get is dates of … [Read more...]
Outside-the-Box Recruiting
January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Look for people who would never think to apply for the job you offer. These are the ones who could easily do the job if you are willing to train them. Kitchen help would never see themselves and carpenter’s helpers, but we had over 400 people apply … [Read more...]
Physical Testing Pays Big Returns
January 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Before you hire people for physically demanding jobs (warehousing work, etc.), devise some way to test for the needed physical abilities. If they need to lift 35 pound boxes, show them the proper technique and ask them to demonstrate their ability … [Read more...]
Why Plan Interviews?
January 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The most compelling reason to plan your interviews is to save time. Just 15 minutes of planning can save you an hour or more of interview and evaluation time. So, before your next interview, try the following strategy: As you review the … [Read more...]
Employee Referral Programs
January 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Ask everyone who gives you a potential employee referral one question: “Is this a referral or a recommendation?” Their answer will tell you if this person actually knows the person referred and is willing to put their own name and reputation on … [Read more...]
How to Save Money on Employee Recruiting
January 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Whenever you need to replace someone or add to staff, ask yourself: Why are we even doing this job? Can we do this job differently? Can we outsource it or eliminate all together? Can we divide the job up among several of the people already … [Read more...]
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