Posts Tagged ‘Onboarding

The possibilities are endless…the ROI? Priceless

As part of our corporate mission, we give back. We present to industry groups and associations. We contribute to panels and networking events. We coach countless individuals who we won’t ever place but who need some honest advice. And my personal favorite – we shop. That’s right. At holiday time, we shop.

Hiring, Job Search, Recruiting, Retention, Succession, Work Life Balance, You & Your Career

Relocation – A Family Affair

June, 2008.  You’ve just made a great hire. Congratulations! You’re excited about the contribution that this person will be making to your department and company.  But in the back of your mind, there’s some hesitation.  Will your new hire be able to sell their house? Is the family really on board with the relocation and [...]

Hiring, Job Search, You & Your Career

Offering Solutions to Candidates in Today’s Housing Market

November, 2007.  In last month’s issue, we tackled the subject of the sagging housing market and how it’s affecting your ability to recruit top talent.  We discussed the many challenges that candidates are facing and how those challenges are affecting the decisions they make when it comes to accepting offers . . . or turning [...]

Hiring

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 [...]

Hiring, Retention

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 [...]

Hiring, Interviewing, Retention