Posts Tagged ‘Hiring’
Consider Hiring International Students to Give Your Business a Global Presence
The thirst for success is the life force of any enterprise, since a stagnant business is as good as obsolete. Many small and medium-scale entrepreneurs are engaged in intense competition, trying to climb up the ladder to make it to the top. The changed market scenario Unlike previous years, small and medium scale enterprises are…
Read MoreAlarmed by Employee Attrition? Here’s Why They Leave
An employee may seem content on the surface, but may actually be actively seeking a new job. This kind of scenario is very common in the workplace, and it often leads to disgruntled managers having to go through the hiring process for a replacement. In this situation, bosses are sometimes left scratching their heads, wondering…
Read More5 Things to Look Out for When Evaluating Resumes
As you hire more employees for your small business, your business will pick up speed toward growth and success. A dedicated, loyal employee is worth their weight in gold, so it’s definitely worth the effort to spend a bit more time evaluating resumes during the hiring process to find the best talent in your industry.…
Read MoreThe Definitive Guide to Interviewing Candidates
While all company departments are important for success, the hiring department truly is the tip of the spear. Employee turnover continues to challenge businesses large and small and the next generation is ready to move into the workforce. Selecting the best candidates and weeding out the worst ones is more challenging than ever. A Good, Strong Interview Should…
Read MoreHow to Identify Amazing Talent for Your Small Business
One of the most difficult things to find for a company is a good employee. And this is even more difficult and important for a small business, where one core employee who is not doing his or her job can bring the whole business down. What Kind of Talent to Look For A small, talented…
Read MoreHire for Talent, Rent for Experience
Want the best way to create your core competency quickly and inexpensively? Think like a startup, with little resources, a limited window of time, and few dollars to spend on expensive experts. This insight comes from a fellow CEO who explains that he leverages his financial resources for growth by dividing his hiring decision into…
Read More5 Secrets of Employee Retention for Small Business
Great employees are the lifeblood of any small business. However, as the job market accelerates, even happy workers may be tempted to explore whether the grass is greener at another company. Losing employees is a concern for most small businesses, not least because of the cost: a study from the Center for American Progress estimated…
Read MoreHow to Hire the Right Employees for Your Business
In today’s post-recession economic climate, many companies are growing and on the hunt for new talent. This is obviously great news. However, for some small and medium-sized enterprises, hiring staff can be fraught with difficulty. Employees are an expensive asset and choosing the wrong person can end up costing you more than it generates in…
Read MoreHire “Jacks” (and “Jills”)
Sometimes you need to hire a specialist already trained in a single narrow task. But for most of us, we’d do far better hiring someone who has proven from past experience to be a “jack of all trades” able to fill many positions, do many tasks, learn and perform in many situations. You’d be going against…
Read More5 Tips for Hiring Top-Notch Creative Freelancers on a Budget
Why outsource? Well, just as you wouldn’t attempt to perform root canal surgery on yourself, you shouldn’t attempt to tackle certain specialist areas in your own business. Sometimes you’re simply much better off calling in the professionals—particularly with creative tasks such as graphic design (logos, business cards, flyers, and more), web design and development and…
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