I just came back from a conference where I listened to 10 different sessions on training, motivating, and managing frontline, hourly employees. Saw some great speakers and got some great ideas and advice. The key take-aways from every one of the … [Read more...]
The 3 C’s…
May 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
In the selection process, focus on determining the 3 C’s: Competence - Can they do the present job and grow into other jobs? Compatibility - Are the job and the person a good match? Chemistry - Will they fit in? (For a … [Read more...]
Notable Quote…
April 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
"The best fish swim near the bottom of the sea." (Old proverb) My spin on it: “Almost every single one of all the great people who want to work are working. This means, if you want to recruit … [Read more...]
Why It Pays to Hire the Best…
April 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
1. The best employee can make any program work; a mediocre employee can make the best program fail. 2. Hiring the best is an investment in the success of the person you hire, in yourself, in your department, and in the organization. . BOOK … [Read more...]
Notable Quote
April 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
"In determining 'the right people,' the good-to-great companies place greater weight on character attributes than on specific educational background, practical skills, specialized knowledge, or work experience." ---Jim Collins (Do your hiring … [Read more...]
Notable Quote
March 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
"To select the wrong person for a job is a common mistake; not to remove him or her is a fatal weakness." (Source unknown.) BOOK REVIEW: “Mel Kleiman’s new book, The 5 Firsts, is a must read for every manager. So many books are focused on … [Read more...]
Hire Tough, Manage Easy
March 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
When it comes to selecting the right person for the job, remember these two key points 1. Testing does not replace the interview when making a hiring decision 2. Interviewing does not replace testing in making a hiring decision. To make a … [Read more...]
The War for Talent
March 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
What the workforce will look like in 2020, 2030, or 2050 doesn’t really matter. The numbers are interesting, but how much will they really affect your business? The question is, do you have the employees you need today and, if not, where are your … [Read more...]
Do you have competitors?
February 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
And what does every one of your competitors want to do? Take away your market share and put you out of business. What’s the #1 thing you can do to grow your business and put your competitors on the defensive? Win the war for talent. The … [Read more...]
How to Separate the Producers from the Pretenders
February 11, 2013 By 1 Comment
If you are looking to hire producers, look for these four traits: 1. They don’t let anything stop them from being successful. 2. They look for things that need fixing and love solving problems. 3. They have talent, i.e., the ability to … [Read more...]
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