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The Talent Paradox: Despite High Unemployment, Two-Thirds Of Your Employees Are Ready To Bail

BY Diana O'Brien and Alice KwanTue Jan 31, 2012

Unemployment is high, and voluntary turnover has slowed to a crawl. So why are employers so worried about a talent shortage? Turns out the majority of workers are considering leaving their jobs once the economy shores up. But there are steps businesses can take to ensure talent sticks around--and steps up to lead. READ»

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3 Secrets To Recruiting Tech Talent In Tough Markets

BY Shane SnowWed Jan 25, 2012

Running a tech company and looking for Ruby developers? Got a “great idea” for a startup, and all you need is a programmer? Congratulations! You’ve just joined the 10,000 other geeks in the same coder-starved boat, especially if you live in a tech hub like Silicon Valley or New York. Fortunately for cash-strapped startups, money and perks aren't the answer to hiring talent. READ»

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Building A Startup That Can Punch Above Its Weight--And Win

BY Rod EbrahimiThu Dec 29, 2011

In competitive sports, you are typically matched up with opponents based on age, size, and weight. Most of the time, these matchups are fair (or close enough), but occasionally you are matched up against someone twice your size and experience. Life’s not fair sometimes. And yes, this is exactly like the startup world. READ»

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Make 2012 Your Best Year Yet

BY Erin SchulteThu Dec 15, 2011

Fast Company wants you to have a banner year in 2012. As our gift to you, may we present our very best advice and tips on how to work smarter, manage your career, and lead a more meaningful life.READ»

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Talented Terrors, "Bless Their Hearts," And Other Job Candidates You Should Avoid Like The Plague

BY Mark MurphyFri Dec 9, 2011

If the only change you made at your company was to avoid hiring the people who are likely to fail, you’d have twice as many high performers. Imagine the monumental successes you’d be racking up with double the uber-achievers you've got now. Here's how to recognize the people you shouldn't hire--even if they look great on paper. READ»

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Inexperience Isn't Always A Bad Thing

BY Julie MorelandWed Dec 7, 2011

There are millions of potential employees boasting exquisite credentials and years of experience on the job market right now. Hiring one of them seems like a no-brainer, particularly because the opportunity to bring in such talent for lower-level positions is rare. But in fact, experience can be a drawback.READ»

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Should You Hire For Skill Or Spirit?

BY Michelle RandallTue Nov 8, 2011

A leader can be coached on how to become more influential and engage their team to achieve great results; an employee can be trained for technical skills they need to do their jobs well. But spirit is the set of "soft” skills that can’t be trained effectively. You have to hire for them. These are hard to find, but are necessary for a company to excel.READ»

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Steve Jobs, Apple, And The Importance Of Company Culture

BY Julie MorelandWed Nov 2, 2011

What is the company culture like in your organization? Are your employees united by common values and a common purpose, or do they operate in free-for-all mode? READ»

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Why Digital Talent Doesn’t Want To Work At Your Company

BY Aaron ShapiroThu Oct 27, 2011

If you're not attracting the right talent to your company, it's not because you’re a consumer packaged goods company, rather than Google. It’s not because your salaries are too low, or because you don’t offer free food and laundry services. It’s because you’re not providing them the right opportunity. READ»

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Your Next High-Paying Job May Be In An Industry That Was Never On Your Radar

BY Dee Dee DeManThu Oct 20, 2011

As the economic slump drags on, more and more executives are testing their capabilities in jobs far removed from their formal training or expertise. In the fast-changing workplace, certain skills and attitudes are valued across all industries; here's what you need to know to compete. READ»

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What It Takes To Get A Job At Google

BY Erin SchulteMon Oct 17, 2011

Dying to work at Google? So, apparently, is everyone else in the world--which is why South African job-search firm JobVine put together a handy infographic on what to expect if you're one of the million people who apply to the search giant each year. READ»

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How To Discover Amazing Talent For Your Startup

BY Cezary PietrzakTue Oct 11, 2011

In building a startup, the successful hires all share a certain set of qualities. Most are behavioral in nature; you’ll likely not find them on a resume, and traditional interview questions won’t uncover them, either. Yet their importance cannot be overstated, as oftentimes they’re the difference between a great and poor working relationship.READ»

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3 Lessons Every Manager Can Learn From "Moneyball"

BY Shawn GrahamWed Sep 28, 2011

If all businesses were run like the Oakland A’s under Billy Beane--as portrayed in the new movie "Moneyball"--we'd be making personnel decisions based on scientific approaches to assess talent rather than preconceived pedigrees. READ»

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Now That People Finally Matter To Businesses, HR Is The Next Big Thing

BY Marcia ConnerWed Sep 28, 2011

The social business movement is forcing employers to treat people like the valuable assets they've always been. Is Human Resources ready?READ»

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How To Get A Job In America

BY Kevin PurdyMon Sep 26, 2011

Job boards and Craigslist don't work because everybody's already there. Here's where to look, and how to look good, in the (still incredibly rough) job market.READ»

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Hiring Smart When Your Pool Of Candidates Is Huge--And Qualified

BY Julie MorelandMon Sep 26, 2011

Normally, having a large pool of qualified candidates to choose from while hiring is a good thing. However, with national unemployment remaining above 9%, many employers are finding themselves overwhelmed with candidates. Here's how to let the best candidates rise to the top. READ»

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How To Hire Your Organization's Capt. Sullenberger

BY Peter BregmanThu Sep 22, 2011

Some would argue that the only thing that predicts success in a job is actual success in that job. But there's one important interview question you need to ask if you want to place a person in a position to succeed, a question that would have predicted Capt. Sully had the potential to be not only be a great pilot, but a hero. READ»

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Applying Superstar Compensation To White-Collar Professionals

BY Kevin KruseWed Sep 21, 2011

Eagles quarterback Michael Vick's $100 million NFL contract demonstrates the concept of variable compensation, a model where an employee receives a low base and dramatically higher performance bonuses, and how risk-sharing can be applied to encourage more hiring by employers at a time when job creation is arguably our biggest economic challenge.READ»

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7 Habits Of Highly Ineffective Managers

BY MindflashMon Aug 29, 2011

Here's how to kick the most common workplace ruts that are dragging down your management style. Hang this poster in the break room at your own risk. READ»

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The 5-Minute Guide To Getting A Job In Social Media

BY MindflashThu Aug 18, 2011

As more and more companies begin to offer employment opportunities in the social media world, many of us are trying to figure out how to get a foot in the door. If you want to get into this field but your efforts have proved fruitless, look no further. This unofficial guide will set you on the straight path to employment.READ»