Human Resources
Continuous Feedback Bests Annual Performance Review
If you have any responsibility for managing staff in today’s organizations, you have likely experienced the dysfunction of the “once and done” performance appraisal or performance review process. It’s no longer adequate to begrudgingly conduct…
3 Ways to Ace an Interview
After job hunting or seeking a new position, landing an interview can bring a sense of anxiety, rather than relief. “You have to answer questions and make a good impression while at the same time,…
The Ultimate Guide to Hiring a Software Developer
Interviewing and hiring experienced software developers is more of an art than it is a science. In fact, advanced software developers may soon be among the most valuable and sought after employees for most businesses,…
How to Train Your New Employees with Microlearning
According to a 2016 study, more than 40% of employees quit within the first six months of starting a new job. While a big reason for this is the disconnect that exists between their expectation…
Recruiting the Best Candidates from Your Internal Talent Pool
One of the hardest tasks of a business owner is hiring the right people. Top performers must have the right work ethic to fulfill expectations, but also be a good fit within the company. A…
How to Scout Out and Hire Employees Who Really Love What They Do
Dedicated employees make or break startup success. Anyone can say they are “highly skilled,” but if employees lack the same vision and determination as their leader, it can be detrimental to the startup. To succeed…
Human Resource Management for Newbies (A Mini Guide)
As a small business owner, you may not have an HR department. That’s not a problem, per se… But it does mean you occasionally need to wear the HR manager hat—among the many others you…
The Ultimate Guide to Hiring Top Talent for Your Small Business
Recruiting top talent for your small business doesn’t have to be difficult if you develop and implement good processes and systems to hire right from the beginning. The average cost-per-hire is $4,129, while the average…
Do’s and Don’ts of Interviewing
Hiring your first employees can be a daunting task for any small business owners. 63% of recruiters find it difficult to find suitable candidates for their company’s open positions, and small business often struggle to…
Have You Made the Mistake of Hiring Too Soon?
Well, you may not be alone. Many executives and managers have made the mistake of using the financial and sales forecast to plan and execute hiring of new employees—so that they could be trained and…