Hire the Right People
"Hire the Right People" are cost-effective resources to use in the hiring process. This section provides you the tools you need to fulfill your personnel needs, at no charge.
Finding quality employees in the information technology business can be a daunting task in a tight labor market where competition for skilled workers is constantly increasing. With many technical workers able to choose between multiple offers, knowing what is important to them can be a valuable recruiting aid. Several factors can determine whether your company...
The most prevalent individuals in the finance and accounting job market are public accountants. They are sought after for their knowledge and expertise. Most firms are understaffed, so it is not enough to offer a competitive salary, full health and dental benefits, and a retirement plan. Accounting firms must come up with creative ways to attract, develop and...
Companies spend a great deal of time, effort and money to attract qualified technical talent. They screen thousands of resumes, conduct countless interviews, and offer generous salaries and benefits packages to hire the right candidate with the right skill set. Once they get a prized recruit on board, what can management do to create a lasting relationship?
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The increased value of working in teams is touted by many as the key change in business during the 90s. In my work with corporate clients, I often hear that they desire to work in a team that is "really a team." It seems that teams often divide work without actually improving the group's performance.
Groups are the most natural forms for interaction at work. We are...
Could your company be at risk of a lawsuit because of hiring process flaws? Avoid potential problem areas by gaining control of your hiring process. You will be able to defend employment-related lawsuits if you use a system that allows you to provide a job-related reason for not hiring someone.
Get Control of the Hiring Process
To eliminate the possibility of being...
The challenge of recruiting the right person for management and other key positions is more difficult today than ever before. In this era of low unemployment, the competition for high-quality performers is quite fierce, while the pressure to get the job done and meet deadlines is extremely high.
At the same time, the challenge of separating the good performers, who...
An interview is the best opportunity you will have to gather information about a prospective employee. Investing a few minutes reviewing the tips outlined in this article should assist you in achieving your objectives during the interview process.
Purpose of the Interview
While a certain amount of information about an individual is gained through a resume, employment...
Starting a new job can be stressful, even for the most outgoing and confident individual. It takes time to adjust to a new company and position.
New Environment, New Faces
No matter what educational levels your new employees possess going into the job, they will still experience a learning curve for the first few weeks of a new job. Whether or not they have...
While companies continue to grow at lightning speed, the number of skilled workers continues to decline. Organizations are faced with an overwhelming shortage of skilled workers for strategic areas vital to their company's success and growth.
More and more organizations are looking outside their traditional staffing methods to find individuals who can't be lured...
Workers in the IT field are coming out from behind their computer screens. Rather than relying on programming skills and analytical ability, they are now taking advantage of the right sides of their brains too. "The new economy requires knowledge workers that are both creative problem solvers and good communicators," says Walter Rodriguez, Ph.D., professor and...
It could happen to you:
As a hiring manager, you just spent four weeks interviewing candidates for a lower-level management position. You've found the candidate you want. He seems interested. You make him an offer at 15% more than he's making. He demands 20% -- you happily agree. You set the start date three weeks from now and prepare a desk, a PC and a user ID. The...
Technical job fairs offer high exposure because they give companies the opportunity to meet face-to-face with a large number of candidates in a very short period of time. Fairs take place year-round in nearly every metropolitan area, presenting another challenge -- determining which ones are worth the commitment of time and money.
Select Criteria - Choosing the fairs...
With all the talk about the new millennium, it may appear as though companies are just marking time during the last weeks of 1999. In reality, this is one of the busiest times of the year for many organizations, as they compete for top talent. The holiday season marks one of the prime hiring times of the year.
A decade ago, many firms tended to slow down during the...
Do you know where your next hire is going to come from? Do you know what sources work the best for you? Do you know how to forecast your hires for the next year? Chances are, you don't. You probably have a good idea where your successes come from, but are there other sources that you don't even know about? Many recruiters will tend to stay in their "comfort zone" by...
As the nation continues to enjoy low unemployment, companies are struggling to find talented employees. While many small companies believe it is harder for them to compete for good workers, the Internet is making it easier for them to locate and attract skilled employees.
Competing with Large Companies
Large companies used to have an advantage over smaller companies...
