Policies and procedures
Quality Onboarding for High Productivity and Retention
The feeling of finding a solid candidate to fill an open slot on a team is typically a mix of excitement, gratitude, and relief. The excitement and gratitude are self-explanatory, but the relief is felt because the hiring process, when done well, takes time and attention away from other responsibilities. I’ve made the common mistake…
Read More7 Ways You Should Hire Like You Select a Mate
Have you ever hired someone and later regretted it? Maybe you didn’t have much time to fill the job, so when one of your team members recommended her friend, who seemed awesome, you talked to her once and then offered her a job. Within a few months, you could see that she didn’t have the…
Read MoreSurprising Way to Improve Employee Productivity: Employment Handbooks!
Winter is here, and it seems to have something to prove. All over the country, states are getting hit with deep snow, cold weather, and icy conditions. You might have the desire to curl up with a good book, but being trapped inside because of the cold is actually a great time to be productive. …
Read MoreHow to Improve Evaluations to Improve Performance
Raise your hand if you dread your annual performance evaluation. Okay, stop waving your arm around; I see you! I hear you! I feel your pain! If you’re like most people, having someone judge your performance is nerve-wracking. Although the majority of people agree there is some value in performance reviews, most would gladly skip…
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