How to Find the Right Person for the Job

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If you have a job opening, you want to fill it with someone who will be able to do the job well. You want someone who will meet the expectations for performance and who will contribute to the growth of the company. Here are some tips on how to find the right person for the… Read more »

The Importance Of Feedback And How To Get It

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Most leadership experts emphasize the importance of feedback from company employees, but incorporating it into business operations is easier said than done. Feedback is crucial to get a sense of how effective the decisions and goals of management are. Moreover, seeking feedback regularly helps to create greater trust between management and workers, as well as… Read more »

Developing Effective Exit Interviews

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Developing Effective Exit Interviews Often exit interview programs falls short of their intended goal, that of improving employee retention or gathering information that the company can use going forward. Exit Interview Flaws Exit interviews miss the mark for two reasons. First, the quality of the information is suspect. If exit interviews are to be effective… Read more »

When a Job Offer is Rejected

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You have a job opening then needs to be filled. You have put together a job description, advertised for the job, sifted through many resumes, interviewed the top candidates, and made an offer. But unexpectedly, your top pick turned you down. What is your next step? In this situation, the dilemma you’re faced with is… Read more »

Interview Questions and Legal Boundaries

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Often, in an attempt to establish a rapport with a job candidate during an interview, hiring managers will engage in a little small talk at the start of the meeting. But, as a hiring manager, you need to be careful that you don’t inadvertently touch on topics that may open your company up to legal… Read more »

Leadership and Likeability

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Whether a leader needs to be likeable or not is a question still open to debate. Some contend likeability is important, while others discount the trait, arguing that earning respect is more important Some psychologists, however, stress the importance of likeability for leadership, contending that people vastly underestimate how much it influences people’s behavior, regardless… Read more »

Improving Employee Well-Being

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There is a trend now among companies in placing greater emphasis on employee health and wellness. One reason for this emphasis has been the upheaval in people’s lives caused by the pandemic. Workers have become more aware and concerned about their physical, mental, and emotional health after going through the turmoil of the past several… Read more »

Spurring Creativity Among Teams at Work

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These days, as the pace of change continues to accelerate, companies value creativity and innovation more than ever. Managers want their teams to be creative in finding solutions to problems. Here are a few ways to spur creativity among teams at work. Challenge your team To help your team members be more creative, you have… Read more »

How to do Reference Checks

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Should you check references? Some hiring managers are reluctant to get involved with checking references because of the legal implications associated with it. And it’s certainly true that some employers are reluctant to give out much information about former employees because of legal considerations. But this should not deter anyone from checking references because there… Read more »

Making the Most of Meetings

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Few people are eager to attend meetings at work. Many simply see them as time sinks that they need to get through so that they can get to the more important work they need to do. But, if handled properly, meetings can help teams to perform better and actually increase productivity. Here are some ways… Read more »