Employers

How to hire - in any economic environment

Reid Carr — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:56:09 -0400

Hiring in this environment, I have to say, has been an experience unlike any other I've witnessed. My company, Red Door Interactive, is one of the lucky ones that have needed to fill new positions in order to keep up with our continued growth. However, a lot of the applicants have shown, and I feel to their misfortune, a certain element of desperation.

Successful Job Search

Paula Parisot — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:25:59 -0400

Career choice is definitely a key factor in business success. You have to like what you do to truly be successful at it. If you are just moving into a new career I suggest you take a career survey and make sure you were built for that type of position. And if you are making a career move, you should know the reasons why.

How Will You Spend Your 3 Percent Raise?

Rusty Weston — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:48:56 -0400

The dog days of summer are upon us - west coast skies are smoky and the east coast is humid and stormy. The economy is tanking, but if you stretch the concept of good news, employers are coming to the rescue with talk of small pay raises next year.

On the whole, I wouldn't spend that expected 3.5 percent pay hike in Bermuda or Hawaii. Suffice to say, that merit pay increase isn't keeping up with price of milk and sugar, much less gas.

Gen Y's Retention Deficit Syndrome

Rusty Weston — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:14:10 -0400

We recognize the signs. A young employee shows up late at work or for meetings, misses assignments or takes sick days when they're on top of their game.

As a boss your first instinct is to rattle their cage. But what will that accomplish?

What to Give a 2008 College Grad

Rusty Weston — Sun, 18 May 2008 23:14:58 -0400

Worried about what to give a college graduate who has everything but a job? Have you considered pummeling them with career guides?

Just a hunch, but I think they would prefer your money.

Still, I generally take the passive road and give them a book store gift certificate and let them choose a nifty career guide if they want one.

Getting Paid for a Job Interview

Rusty Weston — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:28:14 -0500

Employers know the problem with great job candidates is that they usually have jobs and aren't actively seeking another one. And why should they? It's a hassle to send out resumes, shake the trees on a social network or chat-up recruiters.

Typically it's unhappy employees that seek new opportunities. Apart from these active job seekers, most employed workers are considered "passive" job candidates who may leave if the right opportunity finds them. Frankly, the grass is often greener elsewhere.