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The following snapshot is a close approximation of the results I get when I ask my convention and corporate training audiences: “How structured is your approach to recruiting, screening, and hiring new employees?” 10% Very, we have clearly […]
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I recently came across a question you might want to add to the lists of questions you ask job applicants and those you ask in your “stay/retention” conversations: “What does a good day at work look like?” Respondents […]
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Why You Want to Train People for Your Job It will make your job easier. It will encourage/motivate your people. It will ensure you a “worry free” vacation because you know you department will be in good hands […]
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In my book, The Five Firsts: A Simple System to Onboard, Engage & Retain Top Talent, I recommend you have a chat with every new employee at the end of their first week. Here are some additional suggestions as […]
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Some more useful info from www.DavisDelany.com… Way back in 1978, Ellen Langer, Professor of Psychology at Harvard, published a research study about the power of one particular word. In this study, Langer had people ask to break into […]
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Make a list of not only what a great employee will do, but how they will do it. Make a list of the reasons a great employee would want to come to work for your firm. Don’t go […]
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How would you answer the following three questions about the last employee you hired? Do you admire this person? Does this person raise the average level of effectiveness of their group? Along what dimension is this person a […]
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The following is a great post from Leigh Davis of Davis+Delaney (shared with permission): The biggest mistake most owners and managers make with their Employee Bonus Plan actually happens before they even start to create the plan. Before […]
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Even if you are fully staffed, it’s imperative that you block out 60 – 90 minutes a week to interview. It’s the only way to build the bench strength needed to be able to replace departing, mediocre employees […]
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Want to keep your top talent happily engaged and on board for the long term? Want to inspire all your employees to reach their full potential? It’s easy! All you have to do is show ’em that you […]