Job descriptions are a staple of the hiring process. In fact,theyare fundamental to it. Every company uses them. But their effectiveness is another story. Many are dissatisfied with the way job descriptions are currently put together. The language is turgid and bland, the terms abstract. They can be full of jargon, yet barely decipherable. In… Read more »
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How to Strengthen Your Recruiting Efforts
Recruiting good people who have the skills and experience your company needs is always a challenge. There always seem to be more open positions than workers with the right skills to fill them. As a recruiter, you want to give yourself the best chance at finding the talent you need. To make sure you are… Read more »
How to Put Together a Memorable Conference
Conferences are a part of business life. Odds are you have been to one or more during your career. And obviously, some are better than others. At some point, you and your company may be in the position of having to put together a conference. If you are, here are a few tips to make… Read more »
How to Counteract Bad Online Reviews
Companies face many new challenges in the age of social media. Managing reputation has become more complicated because of all the communications outlets available. But companies need to take measures to address the issue, because hits to a company reputation can have big impacts, not only to sales, but to hiring as well. Studies have… Read more »
How Company Volunteer Programs Can Pay Big Dividends
Today, many companies have programs where their employees do volunteer work while still on the company clock. It is a relatively inexpensive way for businesses to enhance the work environment for employees and to improve employee morale. It can improve the company bottom line in several ways: 1. Attracting talented people. A recent survey found… Read more »
Why Follow-Up Questions are Important
When we meet someone in various business situations, we intuitively size them up – can we work with them, can we trust them? One way we do this is by asking questions. Job interviews are the most salient example of this. Hiring managers attempt to get a feel for job applicants through the various questions… Read more »
How to Use Company Images on Social Media
Everybody is familiar with the old saw that a picture is worth a thousand words. And there is a large degree of truth to the statement. An image can indeed convey instantly what a written essay might take many words to get across. The importance of images is apparent in the world of social media,… Read more »
Never Say This to Your Employees
Being a good boss means establishing good communication with your employees. It means being open and honest with them, respecting them and their efforts. It means doing what you can to help them succeed. It means creating an atmosphere of trust and teamwork. There are many ways to create a good work atmosphere, and ways… Read more »
To Hire or Not to Hire an Entrepreneur
You are looking to fill an open position. Among your many job applicants are a few people who have been entrepreneurs, people who have started their own company or companies. So the question that arises is whether you should hire an entrepreneur or not. As with anything, there are reasons in favor of hiring an… Read more »
Managing Remote Employees
In today’s work environment, more and more people are working outside the office. This type of arrangement presents its own kinds of challenges for employees and managers. Many managers may assume that because workers are at remote locations, there is less need to supervise and work with them. But business experts say that just the… Read more »