Oct 2017
Welcoming a new team member into your organization is critical. Follow these 10 best practices to improve the onboarding process to make your new hire’s onboarding experience smooth, welcoming and productive. Put Yourself In Their Shoes: Pretend you are new and think about what you would expect or like to happen on your first day… Read More
Sep 2017
In my last blog, I wrote about the importance of building a recruiting pipeline. In today’s world, recruiters are being asked to do more with fewer resources. This is where talent pipelining comes into account. If you want to be a leading employer in today’s market, you need to develop a pipeline of qualified and… Read More
Aug 2017
Most companies only think about recruiting when they have an immediate need. Over the past ten years, the recruiting process has changed drastically. Employers used to be able to post a job online, in a newspaper, at a career fair, etc., then sit back and watch the applications come in. This is what I call… Read More
Jun 2017
My last blog was about the most underutilized recruitment tool – asking for referrals. Now, I’m going to talk about another underutilized recruitment tool…following up on new hires. Many recruiters don’t follow up with their candidates once the person gets hired. I’m here to tell you that’s the wrong approach. Recruitment never stops! A good… Read More
Jun 2017
People would rather do business with people they know, rather than with strangers. Think about that for a second. I’m sure you agree with that statement and if not, you’re probably in the wrong business or career. You see, when someone is introduced as a referral, there is a much higher comfort level as opposed… Read More
May 2017
My last blog focused on three reasons to implement a new-hire survey. Here are some potential questions that will allow you to get the most valuable feedback from those new-hires. Background: Name Hire Date Job Title Job Description: Describe in your own words the three most important things you do in your job. Do you feel… Read More
Apr 2017
I went out to dinner a few days ago and was surprised by a small machine sitting to the side of our table. I have seen and used these machines before and I’m sure you have too. It has the restaurant’s menu on it so you can place your food and drink order without waiting… Read More
Mar 2017
In my last couple of blogs, I’ve discussed stress in the workplace. We’ve identified what is causing your stress and how your employer can help reduce stress in the office. Now, let’s talk about what you can do to reduce stress at work. www.HelpGuide.org is a great website to visit for guides to mental, emotional… Read More
Feb 2017
In my last blog, I listed several conditions identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which may cause stress at the workplace. Low morale, health and job complaints and employee turnover often provide the first signs of job stress. But sometimes there are no clues, especially if employees are fearful of losing… Read More
Jan 2017
Stress in the workplace. It shows up in various forms, but we all encounter it at some point. Maybe it is long hours, tight deadlines, increasing demands or coworkers who don’t know how to use their “indoor voice.” Regardless of what causes your stress in the workplace, it’s pretty much unavoidable. The first step in… Read More
