Does this sound like something that would never happen in your business? You might be right, but there is only one way to make sure. This is what happened … Read more
3 Dangers to Consider in Peak Hiring
“When do you need this person to start?” you ask the hiring manager. “Yesterday,” the manager replies. Does this sound familiar? Recruiters … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Why the First Day on the Job Is Most Important
My worst first day experience: I was hired to be a food and beverage server in a busy restaurant that was a very popular brand in town. I was happy when … Read more
Get Rid of Your Bad Hires Quickly With a ‘No-fault Divorce’ Process
Everyone knows that the average hiring process is less than perfect. In fact, most selection processes have high failure rates (i.e. even after months or … Read more
A Bonus For This, a Bonus For That — How About a Bonus to Quit?
Editor’s Note: Sometimes readers ask about past TLNT articles. That’s why we republish a Classic TLNT post every Friday that some of you have requested. … Read more
Four Steps to Make Sure You Get Accurate Criminal Background Checks
After months of searching, you finally found the perfect candidate for your (insert job here) role. This guy or gal has everything you’re looking for: … Read more
Why Goal-Based Job Descriptions Are the Next Big Thing
Are your people working towards the wrong goals? According to a recent survey, goal cascading and employee turnover are the two largest concerns business … Read more
We’ve Got to Stop Over-promising and Under-delivering, or Retention Will Suffer
It’s natural to do everything you can to convert a potential candidate you’re interested in. However, mistakes made during recruiting process and in the … Read more
Crucial Questions Employees Ask After Their First Day on the Job
You invested a lot of time, energy, and money bringing on that new employee. They show up on that first day ready for your orientation doing their best to … Read more
How to Handle E-Verify During the Government Shutdown
By Suzanne M. Potter-Padilla The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Tuesday (Oct. 1) that E-Verify will be unavailable during the federal … Read more