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 »
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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 »
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 »
Are You Suffering High Sales and Marketing Turnover?
Top sales and marketing professionals are always in demand, even during periods of high unemployment; largely because their skills can be easily adapted from one sales environment to another. Losing top sales and marketing professionals to a competitor or a more lucrative sales opportunity can be a blow to your company. Turnover is never something… Read more »