One of the most important roles and responsibilities a leader has is to build a strong leadership team. As important as recruiting is to the success of an organization it is frequently one of the poorest leader skills. Statistics indicate that the success rate for quality hires is about 48%. Not great. In previous blog…
Recruiting Good Employees
Recruiting good employees is maybe one of the most important and difficult responsibilities a business owner has to perform. Take a quick look at the employment classifieds and you can see how great the demand for good employees is in this community. Even so, finding the right person to fill a vacancy is challenging for…
Employment Testing Rules
In a previous blog post, I mentioned the success rate for hiring personnel who stay at least 5 years is about 48%. Employers, including our consulting firm Executive Advantage, have often turned to some form of testing or checks to increase the success rate. In a recent white paper, the EEOC communicated the use of…
Management by Proverbs: Realistic Job Previews
I have an extensive collection of management and leadership books in my library, and from time to time I like to find a comfortable chair and indulge myself in what the management experts are writing as a way of keeping current on management issues. Collins, Maxwell, Covey and Buckingham have all influenced my understanding of…
Is There A STAR In Your Future?
What’s your favorite interview question? Maybe it’s: “What are your current job responsibilities?” What questions do you ask to help find that perfect employee? Your answers to these two questions are critical to the success of your business or organization. Recruiting is one of your more important roles, because it is your opportunity to get…