Archive for March, 2009
Creating a Successful Onboarding Program
August, 2007.
In a recent article, we discussed the concept of onboarding and why it represents a solid investment both in terms of reducing your turnover ratio and increasing your overall productivity. But what does a comprehensive onboarding program include? And when and how should you implement such a program? These are two of the questions [...]
Onboarding: Worth the Investment
June, 2007.
You’ve heard it called different names – new employee orientation, employee onboarding, retention before the fact. Onboarding is a process by which employers orient and acclimate new employees into their company so they become productive more quickly and hopefully enjoy their experience so much that they’re likely to stay with the organization for a [...]
Behavioral-Based Interviewing and the STAR Approach
June 1, 2007.
In last month’s issue, we touched upon a topic -behavioral-based interviewing – that’s designed to help ensure more targeted and more successful hires. Although the resume is what initially catches the eye, it’s the characteristics and behaviors the candidate possesses that should ultimately dictate whether or not they’re hired.
The first part of the [...]
Consider the Resume, Hire for the Behaviors
May, 2007.
In the past couple of articles, we have discussed the various types of candidates available to improve and enhance your performance team. Opportunities for talent range from the enthusiastic “Captain of the Football Team” and the ever-alluring “Prom Queen” to the seasoned “Second Actors” and the skills they bring commensurate with their particular level [...]
Why ‘WIIFM’ is the Most Important Recruiting Tool
March, 2007.
Most of my recruiting clients, at some point during our relationship, will say the following: “I want to hire people who really want to work for us.”
‘From my many years in the recruiting business, I can tell you that this is a good plan. Here’s the problem most clients fail to address…how do you [...]
The “WOW! Factor”
Recruiting a top-notch candidate is a lot like dating. You want to find out all about him/her and you also want to present yourself in the best light possible. You get excited when you first meet such a candidate, just like after a great first date. The interview process is a lot like romance, too.
Know Your Company’s 30-Second Story
July 2006. As the job climate continues to change, quality candidates are becoming more and more difficult to find. According to the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national unemployment rate for high school graduates currently stands at 4.6 percent, but for people who have four-year degrees, the rate is significantly lower, 2.2 [...]
Create More Time to Hire the Right Candidates
Streamlining your interview process.
Planning – The Key to Quality Talent Acquisition
Planning – The Key to Quality Talent Acquisition
Quality candidates — where are they, how can you get them, and how can you keep them?