‘Human Resources & Recruitment’ Archive
What to Ask Before You Hire
Few things can waste more valuable time and resources or cause more morale problems than mismatching the person and the job. As a busy executive, you want to get the most out of your people while protecting your investment in their training.
Good employees turn up, not by magic, but through good hiring practices, and smart hiring starts with smart interviewing. After you’ve asked the usual “resume” questions — job history, education, salary expectations, etc. — probe your prospect with questions that will illuminate their hopes, goals, inclinations, and reservations. Continue reading ‘What to Ask Before You Hire’
Create Productivity on the Job: It is Rocket Science!
For many years, I have been hired to work with many great companies in their training and convention efforts. Analytical Graphics, Inc was one of the most memorable ever.
Recently, I conducted a sales presentation skills training for AGI, the Best Small Company to Work in America! (According to the Great Place to Work Institute and Society for Human Resource Management.) What a great environment! Perhaps you can adopt some of what AGI does in your company to add to your productivity and morale.
I wish you could have been there at lunchtime! Wow! Over the years I have eaten in quite a few employee cafeterias while training and coaching at client locations. However, I can honest say, I have NEVER had such great food in any company. Everyday, in the delightful employee dining room, all employees are welcome to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner…FREE! The chef and owner of the company, who provides the food, was telling me he has been providing the catering since beginning the company, which only had 30 employees. He changes the menu daily so nobody will get bored, and he enjoys the creative challenge. Continue reading ‘Create Productivity on the Job: It is Rocket Science!’
