Every job search has its quirks, highs and lows; for most, it’s nothing short of a roller coaster ride. But if something you experience leaves you scratching your head (or questioning your sanity), here’s how to decide if it’s normal — or real cause for alarm: Hooray, this job posting looks perfect! Oh no, they… Read more »
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Pre-Need Hiring and Workforce Planning
Most employment systems were designed in the “dark ages” when business moved at the “speed of rock.” In the past when people resigned, a requisition was created and after a relatively long lag time, another person was hired. If the new hire required initial training at the time of their hiring or if there was… Read more »
Want to Drive Profits? Start with HR
When asked, most senior executives will list their people as one of their company’s top resources. Yet when given the opportunity to use HR and talent management to make a strategic impact, many hiring managers balk. The idea that HR can actively engage in increasing profits, rather than merely cutting costs, is a new one… Read more »
It Pays to Help New Staff Start Right
Managers should invest wisely in well-designed staff orientation programs. Effectively orientating your new employees can pay big dividends in staff retention, employee commitment and customer satisfaction. Staff members who are properly trained and welcomed at the beginning of their careers feel good about their choice of employer, fit in quickly with peers and colleagues… Read more »
Next Year’s Recruiting Headlines, Trends, and Next Practices
Excerpted from an original article by Dr. John Sullivan Want to get ahead of the competition in 2013? Then stop doing what everyone else is doing. If you want to be on the leading edge, you need to take a look at what’s coming in the near future and capitalize on it. 28 Recruiting Trends… Read more »
Tough Love: The good manager’s guide to delivering bad news
For most organizations, annual reviews are just around the corner. And for most managers, it can be a time of dread–especially if you have to give negative reviews. So what’s the best way to give a bad review? Download this FREE eBook to discover: What you need to do before, during and after the review…. Read more »
A Contingent Workforce Strategy as an Effective Part of Workforce Planning
In a constantly changing world, successful organizations must become more flexible. Just as the human body can react and “shift resources” when an infection strikes, successful organizations must also develop contingency plans that allow them to shift their resources rapidly. What is a Contingent Workforce Strategy? A contingent worker is a worker who can easily… Read more »
Get Rich Quick!
Remember how easy it was for Jed Clampett of Beverly Hillbillies fame? One day he was shootin’ at some food and up through the ground came some bubblin’ crude. It was just sitting there, waiting for him. Take a look in front of you. There’s a precious commodity just sitting there, waiting for you. As… Read more »
We’ve Got Good News and Bad News
Free eBook! Good news: The job market is getting a lot better. Not so good news: More people are trying to steal your best employees away. So how will you retain your top talent? Download this FREE publication to discover: How to minimize unplanned turnover Why one-size-fits-all retention plans won’t work What you must do… Read more »
How can we improve?
Hi Reader, Despite high unemployment, many companies are finding it increasingly difficult to hire and retain the best and brightest skilled employees for their organizations. Today, I would like to ask for your help in evaluating how our company can better address these challenges in the future. We have asked Haley Marketing Group, a consulting… Read more »
