4 Steps to Overcoming the Challenge of Hiring


Millennials – or “Generation Y” – includes anyone born between 1980 and 2000.  Whether you like it or not, this generation is becoming a vital part of the workforce.

This generation, more than any before, is connected.  They have access to a wealth of information and other people that makes it easy for them be in control of where of they want to work and make the best decision for them.

So how do you overcome the challenges they present and start hiring millennials that you need for your company? ……… Read More >>

Attract Employees You Actually Like Having Around


Your employees are your biggest asset.  When they are awesome – they help your company grow, keep your customers happy, expand your positive reputation, reduce your bottom line, and most importantly – keep your stress level down!

When you accidentally hire the wrong person for your team though, you can suddenly find yourself in a whirlwind of problems, conflicts, daily disruptions, and even legal issues.

So how do you attract those ideal people… let’s take a look. ……… Read More >>

Don’t Let Fear Get In The Way Of An Interview


Conducting an effective interview can be an intimidating process.  You have to attract the right candidate… hope you don’t miss something important on their resume… pray you didn’t pre-screen out your ideal candidate… and hope you didn’t miss a question during the interview that you really should have thought to ask.  The first step in this journey to hiring the right person is to overcome your fear! ……… Read More >>

The Ups & Downs of Hiring Extroverts


Let’s face it – attracting, hiring, and promoting the right people for the right jobs can literally make or break your business.

One of the biggest factors that can influence an employee’s success is the personality they bring to the position.  Are they a natural leader, or do they prefer to be led?  Are they internally motivated, or do you need to provide motivation for them to succeed?  And these questions are just the tip of the iceberg.

So let’s take a deeper dive into one type of personality that you might want (or not want) to hire… the Extrovert.

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Write Job Descriptions That Land Great Hires


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We all know that having a great team of employees can make all the difference to your business.  You need their expertise, you benefit from having their input, and you trust them to take care of your customers.  So making sure you hire the right ones can be a challenge.   I found this great slide presentation from Jason Webster, the Enterprise Sales Manager at Glassdoor, and Jennifer Slaski, the Executive Director of Marketing Communications at Spiceworks, that gives some really great tips and advice on how to write job descriptions that will help you attract and close that top talent. ……… Read More >>