Posted by Rose Keith You’ve decided to use an assessment or two in your hiring process and now you need to decide when to administer them. Timing is everything, and assessments are no exception. The first thing you should consider is the type … [Read more...] about The Best Times to Use an Employee Assessment in the Hiring Process
How to Handle Employee Unhappiness
It would be ideal for every employee to be happy at work, but the truth is, that just isn’t the case. Employee unhappiness can stem from a variety of reasons. These reasons often include being underpaid, under-appreciated, lack of interest, poor … [Read more...] about How to Handle Employee Unhappiness
How to Make Skype Interviews as Accurate as In-Person Interviews
Posted by Rose Keith Is it possible to conduct an accurate interview via Skype? Many of today’s candidates don’t always live in the same city where the job they’re applying for is. This presents a challenge for hiring managers who want to be … [Read more...] about How to Make Skype Interviews as Accurate as In-Person Interviews
You Might Have Hired the Wrong Person If … Part 2
A short time ago, I brought you the first of three installments in the You Might Have Hired the Wrong Person If … series. In the series, I explain some workplace behaviors that could raise some red flags about an employee or two that you may have in … [Read more...] about You Might Have Hired the Wrong Person If … Part 2
You Might Have Hired the Wrong Person If …
While on an 8-hour journey back to my hometown of Beaver Dam, Kentucky from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I needed to listen to something to prepare me for the sights and sounds of what coming back home to a small, country town entails. So I decided to … [Read more...] about You Might Have Hired the Wrong Person If …
5S is Not a Fad: Clearing the Coated Lens on Lean Practices
The 5S philosophy of efficiency, safety and organization in manufacturing first entered the mass consciousness through the success of TPS, the Toyota Production System. TPS wasn't a Toyota invention; rather, it was the company's interpretation of the … [Read more...] about 5S is Not a Fad: Clearing the Coated Lens on Lean Practices
5 steps for hiring the right people
Hiring the right people can be compared to choosing your circle of friends. You wouldn't choose a friend who never shows up for lunch plans or doesn't mesh well with others in your group, would you? When making hiring decisions, the stakes are … [Read more...] about 5 steps for hiring the right people
5 Things about Applicant Faking That Everyone Should Know
No one likes a liar, right? Dishonesty is not something that most people are comfortable with, because it implies that someone is trying to “pull one over on us” or “get away with something”. It follows, logically, that you wouldn’t want someone to … [Read more...] about 5 Things about Applicant Faking That Everyone Should Know
Common Mistakes With Payroll That Small Businesses Run Into
Even established companies with seasoned payroll departments encounter problems from time to time, so don't worry if your business has experienced some hiccups along the way. As frustrating as errors can feel to you and your accounting team, you can … [Read more...] about Common Mistakes With Payroll That Small Businesses Run Into
Are Employee Assessments Customizable?
Yes, just like a sandwich can be made up of many delicious meats, cheeses, vegetables and condiments to suit your taste, assessments are often customized using different item scales that work together to measure job relevant competencies in the best … [Read more...] about Are Employee Assessments Customizable?