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Comment on: Topic 'I get that the phone is heavy right now...so what.': stion, although I am leaning towards Jerry's suggestion. People who work in recruiting tend to be motivated by money so I think this has the best odds of not only boosting production, but getting people excited about it. As much as I hate to disagree with somebody like Maureen, I would stay away from the yelling/screaming/scare tactics. I think the Machiavellian approach of using fear as a motivational tool is a rather unsuccessful long-term system. Sure, you may shock some of the employees into increased production right now, but you'll have to constantly keep them on edge to keep things going. This will result in employees stressing out even more than they likely are already, reduced morale from the brow-beatings, and a distanced staff. There are some people who respond better to the vein-popping, high volume displays, but it won't do much to earn you many loyal followers. Instead I would suggest setting up individual meetings with each of your staff members and actually discuss what drives them. Then set some reasonable stretch goals for each one of them. This way each person has a target that will require effort to hit, but is reasonable enough to actually reach. I think this stands to have a better success rate since it shows your willingness to put time and effort in for your staff.…; Added by Gino Conti at 8:39am on April 28, 2009

Comment on: Blog Post 'Recruiting.com's Best Course Of Action': law that support and set a precident for him to prevail....hell he is Canadian, and the juristiction of the Stae Of Washington Courts have limited reach in this case...either JD will fold (which he should not) or JGO will realize actually WHAT he is doing. In the prior, JD: if you have accepted payment for not starting a blog...or a blog look-alike, or a blog "thingy" then this is probably the problem (my best guess) is with the money... Secondly if JD has accepted monies from his severence agreement that it is up to GOLDBERG to prove that 1. you are holding trade secrets (bullshit). 2. You are stealing customers (Bullshit) and 3. are defaming him or publishing slander (Again I cry bullshit)....but never you mind...this is the task of Josters LAWYERS to build the case and not for your to defend.... These things are VERY RARELY enforced....you will be fine...in fact you have no obligation to even respond to JGO's letter or questions...continue on my good man...you will not be fault6ed or judged upon... Lastly...something has JGO spooked...its not you...human nature lashes out at our dearest whenn trying times are upon us...in this, he has shown his hand...some bridges never burn, but those which made him money and gave him the "upper hand" will be his demise. This is a PURE case of "I will shake your right hand while stabbing with the left" Such a gruesome shame... WorkFarce…; Added by WorkFarce at 1:25am on June 28, 2007

Blog Post: The Only Thing to Fear is Those Who Lead by Fear: Many of us have experienced the departure of a negative co-worker or manager from a company. Always, there is a collective sigh of relief as the removal of this cancerous presence breathes new…; Added by Scott Wintrip at 10:12am on March 11, 2013

Blog Post: Organization Design Strategy: Role Played by the HR Leaders: Design thinking is a human-centric and an action-oriented framework for problem-solving that first originated in the 1950s. If executed effectively, it can help lower business risks, gain…; Added by Lucia Adams at 8:13am on March 25, 2020

Blog Post: Thought Leadership for Lemmings: This industry of ours is fundamentally flawed, and the reason is simple: in a world where the barrier to entry is more or less a pulse, an entire category of “thought leaders” has emerged who,…; Added by Matt Charney at 10:18am on October 2, 2013

Blog Post: Face-to-Face Interview Jitters

Nervous. Hopeful. Insecure. Cocky. Anxious. These are all potential feelings when walking through those doors for your face-to-face interview. Someone…

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Topic: FEAR OF GOING OUT ON YOUR OWN.. MISCONCEPTIONS: your fear! MISCONCEPTIONS 1) Recruiting on your own is lonely.. This often comes from company owners who don't want to you leave so they convince you will die without the camaraderie of your fellow worker bees. Truth: It's your choice how connected you want to be! work from a coffee shop at times, library, private office, share space with another recruiter or rent from an office in a building. Stay connected via blogs, lunch meetings and webinars with other recruiters. It's unending the FREE support!!! 2) You don't have the support we offer in technology... Once again, someone trying to scare you into believing they have the corner on support and technology. Yes they may have paid thousands for Database, Marketing lists, Phone systems etc.. But know this.. A Large firm pays out the wazoo for so much that an independent won't want nor even needs! You also will find that you can get allot for free and allot for a discounted price. When you are on your won you will use technology that works and throw away the rest. You will not use forced technology but will customize it for yourself. ITS different when your the administrator for your technology for your dig, for your desk without the worry of making it work for the general population. 3) Clients don't want to work with someone in there bedroom or back office. They want a brand name company! Not true..!!! 99% Don't CARE.. You know what they care about..? FILL THERE JOBS!!!! They have an opening and they are willing to send a check the person who FILLS THE JOB. Deliver results build your own reputation.. Also Here's a secret that's not really a secret. Your clients do business with YOU not your company. 4) IT"S HARD TO MAKE IT!!!! No Draw!!!! Let me smash this comment simply by stating you need to bill nearly 50% of what you bill to earn the SAME money on your own. If you take 20k to the bank, an estimated 35% goes to taxes the rest you pocket.. so you do the math.. How many a yr do you need to earn the same. How much more will you make if you bill the same? 5) I depend on the office dynamics, meetings, accountability my boss provides... I get it! But how valuable is this really? Are you learning, becoming a better recruiter? or are you maintaining the status quo. Or are the meetings designed for the newest recruiter. Are the meetings, reviews, training sessions, morning meetings, hotsheet reviews all the same? I need 12 months of living expenses to be safe right? I need all ducks to be in a row first! You will find that on your own produced an internal motivation that you may have never had previously. 3 months of money is ok, 6 months is better, 12 months is not necessary for most. Benefits.. I cannot give them up..Nor can I afford them on my own.. Have you looked at how much you pay now? It's already incredibly expensive to work at a firm who takes 50% or your billing, Uncle sam takes his cut, then you get those mediocre extremely expensive benefits. They are not that good and not much less then you will pay on your own. ARE YOU WORKING TO PLEASE YOUR BOSS? ARE YOU BREAKING EVEN IN YOUR DRAW AND COMMISSION? ARE YOU HERO ONE MONTH AND A ZERO THE NEXT INT HE OFFICE? ARE YOU TIRED OF THE OFFICE POLITICS? ARE YOU TIRED OF THE STRANGE BOSS TACTICS TO GET YOU TO DO MORE? …; Added by Mike Hayden at 11:49am on June 15, 2011