The rise in employees quitting their jobs, or “The Great Resignation” as it is now known, gained momentum in 2021 but may be slowing. The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics report released in January 2023 showed the trend in gradual decline. It’s likely not a fast enough...
Among an employer’s goals should be finding employees who are productive. If building a team of happy, hardworking individuals is your main goal – what can you do to get there? You need to help create an environment that is rich in employee satisfaction. The trouble...
Comparing 4 of Your Options The process of making a good hiring decision is a blend of art and science. The art of making a hiring decision involves experience, perception, and insight on the part of hiring managers. The science part of the equation can be precise and...
Whether you are considering pre-employment tests for hiring, or already use them in your hiring process, it is wise to be aware of the risks associated with using them. First, though, we’ll cover a few benefits of pre-employment testing to balance the scale. The costs...
Among the most painful things a company can experience is high employee turnover – sometimes referred to as “revolving door syndrome.” While employee turnover likely will remain a challenge for companies, there are ways keep it under control. The Cost of an Employee...
When applying for a job, some applicants will be a good fit and some won’t. It is a hiring manager’s job to weed out the best candidates with as much evidence as they can find – sometimes from hundreds of applications. Often, a candidate’s resume doesn’t paint a...
What can organizations do to improve their recruiting processes and select the best talent? A few quick-hit improvements include: Stepping up the job description and requirements shown on job boards Improving interview techniques Strengthening the screening process by...
There are several important factors to consider when evaluating aptitude and personality together. Aptitude testing measures specific skills required to perform a job, personality predicts how a person will go about that job day after day. General cognitive aptitude,...
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