7 Tips to Nail Your First 30 Days at Your New Job
So you are about to start your first week at your new job huh? Congrats! But what if you mess up your first thirty days with your new boss? First impressions are everything, right? Now the anxiety is starting to creep in, but don't worry! We've got
How to Build the Best Interview Process
On the surface, conducting an interview can seem like a simple enough task, yet it is one that few are formally trained to do. Introduce yourself, make the prospect feel welcome, ask questions, answer questions, and evaluate the candidate. But...how do you make sure your questions lead
The Psychology Behind Making Good Decisions
As human beings, we are naturally programmed with an existing set of emotions, habits, perspectives, and opinions. We are sometimes drawn to making decisions for reasons we do not fully understand. You might hire a new employee because it feels right, or promote those on your team
How to Build a Helpful Work Culture
According to Harvard University psychology professor J. Richard Hackman the single strongest predictor of a group's effectiveness is the amount of help that employees give each other. Research shows that in the highest-performing teams, leaders invested extensive time and energy in coaching, teaching, and consulting with their
The Three Best Ways to Find Quality Candidates
It's no secret that hiring managers are facing the challenge of a candidate-driven marketplace. The question is, "How do companies evaluate and improve their ability to recruit talent in this environment?" Let's find out! Track Effectiveness of Current Methods Before you do anything, we need to take
Why Leaders Need to Follow the Platinum Rule
Most of us grew up knowing about the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” The only problem with the Golden Rule is that it implies the basic assumption that other people would like to be treated the way that you