Enthusiasm and passion are valuable traits for any position, and these traits may not be easy to recognize in a formal interview setting. You need to hire individuals who are ready to do a good job day in, day out, without much prompting. Those who are truly excited about this opportunity will bring passion and… Read more »
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Is a Candidate a Team Player?
Even though a role you are hiring for is fairly independent and does not involve a lot of collaboration or group discussion, it’s important you hire candidates who have good teamwork skills. Team players are critical to any organization because they help keep projects moving along and contribute to employee morale. Whether they are working… Read more »
What to Look for When Hiring a Sales Professional
Working in sales isn’t for everyone, so make sure you are hiring a sales team that is coachable and will stay with your company for the long term. You need to look for several key traits when hiring a sales professional so you don’t have to spend too much time training the individual on basic… Read more »
What Does “Balance” Mean to Your Employees?
The concept of ‘work-life balance’ is a popular topic today, especially as we continue to live in a fast-paced world where people are connected 24/7 and many businesses operate around the clock. If you want to maintain a productive team, make sure your employees are aware of what it really takes to achieve some semblance… Read more »
How to Determine Whether a Candidate Is Goal-Oriented
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 »
Overused Buzzwords to Watch for on Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles
When you’re looking for a job, the first thing you have to do is update your resume and LinkedIn profile. And while it’s important to use words that accurately illustrate your unique combination of skills and abilities, some buzzwords have been used so much they’ve lost all their power. By including these overused words on… 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 »
Morris Bixby Welcomes Allen Smith
Morris Bixby Group, a leading agribusiness search firm providing the highest quality professional recruiting and career advancement services since 2000, is pleased to announce Allen Smith has joined the firm as Managing Partner of their new executive division, Morris Bixby Executive. Smith has served in a wide range of global executive commercial leadership roles in the… Read more »