Conduct Exit Interviews That Provide Real Feedback

Do you have an exit interview process in place in your company? Do they work to provide you with good feedback that you can use to improve your workplace experience? There is a lot of mixed information regarding exit interviews so it is important that you know how to conduct an effective version and what to… Read more »

Evaluate LinkedIn Recommendations for Quality

LinkedIn recommendations are not a substitute for complete references of your candidates, but they can help you make a decision. How do you know which recommendations are genuine and which are just fluff? There are a few ways to notice the differences between good and not-so-good. When you’re looking at LinkedIn recommendations, here are the… Read more »

You Need to Delegate. Get Your Staff to Buy in

Delegation is a delicate art. As a manager it is your job to ensure that your staff takes on the tasks that need to be completed and well executed. You’ve hired a staff that is competent and professional so it is important that you use their skills in the best ways possible and not fall… Read more »

Offering Competitive Salaries Will Pay Off

The old adage is true – you do get what you pay for. Since the recession ended, companies have had a hard time reconciling their budget against new-hire salaries. But when a company wants to save money and offers lower salaries, they often have issues with a poor talent pool and high turnover. Those problems… Read more »

“Because I Said So” Isn’t Very Effective

Good leaders can inspire their team and encourage them to aim for the company goals. Sometimes decisions can sound difficult or challenging to your employees no matter how loyal they are to you as a manager. Approaching your team like a group of toddlers by saying “because I said so,” is the least effective ways… Read more »

Are Passive Job Seekers the Answer?

When your company is struggling to find the right candidates how can you stop the insanity of reviewing hundreds of unqualified resumes? Have you ever considered hiring a passive job seeker for your opening? A passive job seeker is someone currently employed and not actively seeking a new opportunity. But how do you find these… Read more »

Limit Turnover by Hiring a Diverse Staff

Far too often, hiring managers fall into a trap by hiring people who remind them of themselves. This leads to a homogenized environment where everyone tends to think the same so there are few discussions and disagreements that can lead to true innovation. The statistics are startling that companies who do not focus on diversity… Read more »

Conduct an Effective Phone Interview

As a hiring manager you have the obligation to pre-screen potential candidates before the face-to-face interview. This can help you narrow the playing field and only bring in the best candidates to meet in the office. A phone interview is the best way to achieve this goal, but how do you ensure that the conversation… Read more »

Hiring Trends In Dallas For The Summer

The Dallas-Fort Worth area is continuing to grow, which means new job opportunities are available every day. As the summer kicks into high gear it is important to understand the current hiring trends and how they might affect individual job seekers and businesses in the area. As a manager, what should you know about the… Read more »

Should You Treat Each Employee Equally?

Favoritism is cited frequently as a reason some employees are dissatisfied with their jobs. They feel their boss gives unfair, preferential treatment to one or a handful of other employees. Employers, on the other hand, view this behavior very differently. They are looking at performance levels and are treating employees accordingly. But is this the… Read more »