When you’re hiring sales professionals to lead a team or to work independently, one of the key characteristics to look for is whether the individual is goal-oriented. What motivates them the most? Even though sales requires a self-motivated and driven personality, some candidates may not have the ability to successfully identify and realize their goals.… Read more »
Signs of Burnout to Watch For
Whether you’re in charge of leading a small or large team, make sure your workers are staying as productive as possible and aren’t putting themselves on the road to burnout. If you notice productivity is declining or many of your employees are calling in sick these days, it could be a sign of too much… Read more »
Onboarding Strategies to Help Employees Be Productive From Day One
The first few days at a new job can be stressful for any employee since there is so much to learn. It can take some time to adapt to a new environment and learn about the company culture, but hiring managers and staff members can make an effort to provide enough onboarding support to make… Read more »
How Is Low Employee Morale Hurting Your Bottom Line?
When we say ‘morale,’ we’re really talking about the state of mind dealing with someone’s overall emotional state. An employee’s on-the-job attitude is their workplace morale. How Low Morale Affects Your Bottom Line We all know that a positive attitude has benefits on an employee’s performance. But did you know that low morale can negatively… Read more »
How to Showcase Company Culture to Candidates
Your company is more than the work; it’s the people and the culture. And the right person for the job is more than just someone who is capable of performing the tasks in the job description. And finding candidates who are capable of fitting into that company culture is just as important as finding people… Read more »
What Do Top Marketing Professionals Want?
Hiring the right marketing professionals is crucial to your company’s success. But when it comes to hiring top marketing professionals, what do they really want? Let’s take a look at how to attract the top talent in marketing to your company’s job vacancy. Career Progression Top talent in any field are ambitious; career-driven. If you… Read more »
Is Your Onboarding Process Failing New Employees?
Hiring and onboarding new employees is not only an exhaustive process, but a costly one. Does this sound familiar? Detail the vacancy Carefully write the job posting Sort through the applications Screen out inappropriate applicants Schedule and hold interviews Review interview notes and select successful candidate Onboard your new hire only to lose them within… Read more »
What If a Candidate Lacks Enthusiasm?
You have a vacancy. You outline the tasks of the position and post the job. You review applications and hire someone who has all the necessary skills, on paper. They can do the job. So why aren’t they a good fit? They lack enthusiasm. Hiring great employees means more than just hiring someone who is… Read more »
Shattering the Perfect Hire Mentality
Sometimes it’s not just about what you are, but where you’re going. Finding the perfect candidate for your job opening can seem like an overwhelming task. That’s because the ‘perfect hire’ rarely, if ever, exists. So while you may think waiting for the ideal candidate to walk through your office doors is the best choice,… Read more »
The Importance of Hiring for Growth Potential
When it comes time to hire, you need someone with the right combination of skills and abilities. If you want the best for your business, seek out candidates who have more to offer than just a good resume. In other words, look for candidates with growth potential. These are the candidates who may not possess… Read more »