Level Up Leadership
Some business leaders have a tendency to view hiring as an art; others view it as a science. But really, making better hiring decisions requires a combination of both art and science. If you’re making your decisions entirely on gut instinct – the art approach – you’ll end up hiring people who don’t have the…
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Employees who show initiative are much more likely to become leaders within your organization. Initiative is a key component of employee engagement, which is essential to creating business value. Without strong employee initiative, your company is likely to be stuck in the mud with no clear path for moving forward. In fact, studies have shown…
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The global economy is on the rise, and as a result many businesses are looking to hire new employees in 2015. As your business begins the process of searching out the best and the brightest new recruits, take a moment to consider the effects that new hires can have on your business. In general, bringing…
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Behavioral questions are a standard part of the interview process. Pretty much anyone who goes in for an interview expects to be asked questions like “How do you handle challenges?”, “Tell me about a time you made a mistake,” or “Have you ever had to stand up to authority in the workplace?” These sorts of…
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A study conducted by CareerBuilder found that 69% of employers reported that bad hires lowered their company’s productivity, negatively affected moral, or resulted in legal issues. All of these negative effects have associated monetary costs that can snowball if a company makes a habit of hiring the wrong people. Bad hires weaken your company from…
read moreFew problems can bulldoze a company faster than a bad hire. Hiring someone who doesn’t fit with your workplace culture, who doesn’t have the skills and talents that you expected them to, or who simply doesn’t do a good job. Such a person can negatively affect your productivity, your team morale, your bottom line and…
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You’ve worked hard to ensure that your company culture is strong. You’ve built a great team and have put people in the right positions for their personal success as well as the best interest of your business; but now it’s time to hire someone new. Bringing on new team members can be a great opportunity…
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