A famous executive reportedly used to take prospective new hires out to lunch. If the candidate salted his food before tasting it, the executive wouldn't hire him.This story has been attributed to Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Howard Hughes and J.C. Penny, among others. It's really an urban legend, but there's an interesting [...]
You have probably seen an episode of The Dog Whisperer with Cesar Milan.Most people call Cesar because they think they have a dog problem - the dog is barking, destructive or aggressive. Cesar shows that the problem normally lies in the owner's behavior. The dog is behaving the way you would expect [...]
In today's globalized and interconnected world, organizations are recognizing the transformative power of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. DEI aims to create a culture where individuals feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. Here are some things to consider. What is DEI? Diversity [...]
A study by Monster.com predicts that 96% of workers will look for a new job this year. A great way to gauge whether your employees' level of engagement is to simply ASK them. It is easy to administer a survey using Qualtrics or SurveyMonkey. However, if you suspect the trust gap [...]
Good news: you made strategic investments in your sales and marketing capabilities. They are working, and business is great! Bad news: this increased growth is putting tremendous pressure on your operational and administrative teams. Solution: you need an HR business partner, not a compliance guru. Not someone with an HR title [...]
First, screen resumes against a predetermined set of KSAs (knowledge, skills and abilities). Consider having an administrative employee scrub information that might lead to biases from the resumes themselves. For example, a Carolina grad might have a negative opinion about a resume from a Duke grad. Another common bias is unintentionally rating [...]
It is no surprise to anyone who has tried to hire someone in the past year that the labor market is incredibly tight. The unemployment rate (percentage of people who are unemployed and looking for work) is historically low. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, voluntary turnover in 2021 was [...]
A construction company would never use a building material proven to be structurally sound only 40% of the time. A pest management firm would never choose a pesticide that kills its target pest only 20% of the time. No company would lease a copier that produces clear copies only 30% of [...]
Many companies take a wait-and-see approach with new hires. If they need three employees, they hire five and hope only two wash out. They place a mirror under their nose. If the mirror fogs up, they hire them. They don't buy uniforms for new hires until their 90-day probation is over.The recruiter [...]
As a company, it is important to improve your good hire percentage. Companies must invest to achieve certain results. For example, a construction company would never use a building material that has proven to be structurally sound only 40% of the time. A pest management firm would never choose a pesticide [...]
