We tracked down a former employee of the Lynnwood, Wa. Apple store, who confirms that the management staff was less than friendly during his tenure there. “We were convinced we were making a difference and helping Apple, and the [management] took advantage of that,” he says. READ»
Note that, if formatting is an issue, you can view this post in its original form at http://blog.hireinsightgroup.com/?p=48 . Thanks!Certainly, small and medium-sized businesses like yours are incredibly sensitive to poor hiring ...READ»
I recently watched a few excellent presentations from Stanford University's Entrepreneurship Corner, a couple of which had an interesting take on employee selection and the
qualities of a great hire. In case you haven't seen the ...READ»
You're not alone. In fact, I have yet to meet anyone who enjoys reading resumes, and I can certainly say that it's my least favorite thing to do as an HR professional.
Although I do appreciate the fact that resumes are an easy way ...READ»
Ken asks:
I'm looking for solid interview questions for screening Business Analysts. I'm specifically looking for ways to ensure they are very analytical and detail oriented. I tired of the questions that only receive your basic ...READ»
Before you even hire your next employee, consider the requirements for the job and the ideal candidate. This list offer four tips for creating the best descriptions for both the job and employee you wish to hire.READ»
This is a response to a blog post on Small Business Trends, written by Zane Saffrit, which speaks to employee motivation and retention.
Hi Zane,
As always, a very interesting and well-written post. I’ll certainly look ...READ»
The potential success of Mentee/Mentor pairing can often times be similar to that of dating. There are a host of reasons why a paired Mentee and Mentor would not be the ideal match, some of which are differences in:
o ...READ»
Social Networking Mentor Programs
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Social Networking Mentor Program (SNMP) is a Mentor Program that is
hosted on a Social Networking website, such as Facebook or LinkedIn.
There are 2 common ways organizations can ...READ»
Consider implementing an early Resignation Bonus for Employee's that are not making the cut.
Zappos, an Internet shoe retailer, has been offering EE's an early resignation bonus for the past 3 years. Originally, the online company ...READ»
I use competencies for a number of different purposes, primarily for selection, career planning, performance appraisals, and succession planning. Are you using them and if so, how?
Tks,
AlanREAD»
Greig asks
What creates the best IT Sales People? Behaviors, Experience, Education etc? If you were to hire someone for this the role of IT Sales what would their profile be?
Hi Greig,
There are certain characteristics that ...READ»
Lisa Asks:
I've found that many of today's companies will not entertain the idea of an employee who does not have a college degree. In many cases, they will not even let you apply without one. Is this really the norm or are ...READ»
Recently, I was asked to sit on a panel of leadership coaches. The audience were women, members of the Women in Cable Television Association. During the breakout session, one woman passionately shared that she had a “very, very, ...READ»
A recent survey entitled Workplace Insights, showed that while almost all American workers believe that women have made important strides in business over the past ten years, 86 percent surveyed still felt the glass ceiling was very ...READ»
If we've learned anything from surveying managers and business owners over the past year, it's that qualified applicants are hard to find. For some, there were simply fewer people applying to their posted jobs and, for others, the ...READ»
Today's blogpost is inspired by Today's Big Idea. "Women shouldn't downplay femininity in the office; they should use it as an asset." This quote was taken from “What Southern Women Know (That Every Woman Should): Timeless ...READ»
