In 2009, we witnessed a year of mass layoffs. In 2010, be prepared for another wave. Yet, this wave will be different. This wave will be voluntary . . . a mass exodus of employees who have lost faith in their employer.



A recent survey of American workers conducted by Harris Interactive revealed:



* 77% are not satisfied with the strategy and vision of the company and its leadership.

* 48% of workers are not satisfied with the relationship they have with their… Continue

I often hear from business owners that they don’t have “time” to get a new employee up to speed. Excuse? Not at all. The reality is that business owners are extremely busy.



Based on staggering statistics that 22% of staff turnover occurs in the first forty-five days of employment, it makes perfect sense to delay a hire if you don’t have the time to onboard an employee properly.



Yet, most companies continue to hire new employees without providing effective training or… Continue

“Capture” Quality Candidates

“People who go to an employer’s web site tend to be a higher quality candidate,” says Kent Kirch, global director of recruiting for Deloitte & Touche. Does your web site capture top talent by presenting compelling reasons why they should work for you?



A recent study indicated that 51% of all hires made in 2005 were sourced through corporate career sites. Large corporations have…

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Candidates Shop Employers!

Prospective employees are increasingly behaving like consumers when selecting an employer. Candidates research, compare, and shop prospective employers via the Internet in their search for employment. Knowledge has made them very savvy consumers/candidates.



What do candidates learn about your company on the web? Do you have a compelling message in the employment marketplace?



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Remarkable People

Remarkable people have the "juice." They are the "go to" folks who can fit in a variety of slots and come out hyper-productive. They multiply team effectiveness. They adapt and change rapidly. They view their early learning experiences (college) as the days when learning was slow. They consistently outperform and out-think their peers. And they are hard to identify unless you have seen many of them.…

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Attract the Best . . . Forget the Rest

Tired of talking to mediocre candidates? To attract higher quality candidates . . . offer a better opportunity! More than a new title or higher compensation, a better job opportunity includes aspects such as increased responsibility, creativity, and ownership of results. Top performers seek challenges while average performers prefer safe havens.



4 Ways…

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Job Boards: Monster vs Niche When job boards first emerged there were only a few industry giants. Now, the market has exploded with new players! With over 4,000 job boards, it is easy to get confused on where to spend your advertising dollars.…

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T Your Candidates!

Treat candidates with respect. It costs nothing, yet has big returns. Openly demonstrate that you value their time. Provide relevant, timely information to candidates about the hiring process and their status. Even if they are not hired, they will maintain a positive impression of your company which they may share with others. …

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Safari Quiz
What is one of the most important aspects of attracting and retaining employees?

A. Advertising
B. Salary
C. Hiring Manager
D. Company Policies

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