Although the initial part of this article is about how Google improved its onboarding results by 25 percent, the unique approach that it used reveals many … Read more
I Have Some Onboarding Advice That’s Really Mundane … and Profound
Ask yourself: What happens when your new young employees walk through the door on Day 1? How do you leverage those first days and weeks? You won’t be … Read more
Before Hiring, Clean Up Your Culture
I know football is America’s most popular sport, but I’ve got baseball on my brain because the Major League playoffs are here. One of the most important … Read more
How We Measure Quality of Hire at MedAssets
I’ve been seeing the topic of quality of hire appear in articles more and more lately. In fact, the ERE Conference later this month is mainly focused on … Read more
Will a Minor Possession Charge Show Up on a Job Applicant’s Background Check?
Employers naturally have a lot invested in the hiring process for their company. They want to make sure they select the very best employee whenever … Read more
The New Job Blues: You’re Hired, But Your New Boss Is Suddenly Fired
Facebook messenger popped up: Did you hear the news? The person messaging me was a new co-worker. I just stared at the words, a sick feeling of knowing … Read more
20 Ideas for Employee Onboarding
Changing your employee onboarding process can be challenging, time-consuming work. Begin by looking outside your organization for new ideas, trends, … Read more
5 Questions Your New Hires Don’t Expect You to Ask – but You Should
New hires will always have a deluge of questions to ask about their new workplace. How does everything work? Who will I work with regularly? What does this … Read more
The Sad Story of Onboarding Gone Wrong
Bob, a senior-level manager, started his job with enthusiasm and a strong desire to make a difference. He had a great hiring manager and loved his new job. … Read more
What Employers Needs to Know About Using Arrest Records in a Background Check
Today, employers have a heightened concern about arrest records. They want to know if they will show up on a background check, if it will be clear on the … Read more