5 Creative Interviewing Techniques to Distinguish Top Talent
Interviewing. Hiring managers and candidates both dread it. The hiring manager knows it’s time to bring on another team member because existing employees are already working at capacity, and candidates know they’re looking for a new opportunity to grow and develop their skillset. Unfortunately, neither party may fully know what they may want or need, or, worse yet, they may not know the right questions to ask to determine if it would be a mutually meaningful work engagement (MMWE). And if your organization is asking more traditional interview questions, it’s possible that the candidates have carefully crafted and rehearsed their answers. After all, there are even guides online telling candidates how to answer the most common interview questions. So, what...
3 Ways In-House Therapy Can Improve Your Bottom Line
When bringing a new person into the company, hiring managers are looking for someone who already has the skills and experience necessary to excel in the position and positively interact with their coworkers. Even so, all managers know they will need to spend time on-boarding and training any employee who joins their staff. In addition, many businesses invest in ongoing professional development so that their employees can continue to bring more value to the company. Just as they ask questions about a candidate’s qualifications and experience, interviewers often evaluate whether a potential employee will be able to cooperate and collaborate with others in the workplace. Is this person self-aware? Confident? A good team player? What is their level of emotional...
4 Ways to Change Your Company’s Culture
Culture. It’s something you should notice the moment you step through a company’s front door, and it should continue to be obvious as you move about within. Every business has its own organizational culture that develops and evolves over time as the business expands, moves into new markets, and adopts new values and goals. Company leaders often give thought to the best way to shift the company culture in a direction they desire. It can be difficult to change a company culture, but here are a few pointers to keep in mind as you begin the process. 1. Change begins at the top For change to be effective, it needs to begin at the top with...
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Employee, Consultant, or a Contracted Leader™: Why You Need to Know the Difference
At your business, things are changing quickly, and you are considering adding to your team. But, you want to be sure the person you choose will be productive and an immediate advocate for your company’s vision and culture. Should you hire an employee, look for a consultant, or engage with a contracted leader™? Each approach brings different value, but to make the right choice for your particular situation, there are some significant differences you’ll want to know about before you make a decision. Employee An employee is hired to do a specific job within your business, which is loosely defined by the job description. This individual is typically offered a position following a recruitment and selection process, which hopes to...
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