What You Need to Know to Become an Employer of Choice

Are you finding it difficult to find or keep great employees?  If so, you’re not alone. The labor market is tight.  Top performers have lots of options when it comes to where they work.  This leaves employers investing more money in recruiting and spending more time reading through stacks of resumes from not-so-qualified people. The…

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5 Ways Top Supervisors Position New Hires for Success

In our May 1st article, I talked about Spring turnover and how to approach it with a different mindset. Having to fill an open position on your team can be stressful; so there’s usually a huge sigh of relief once you’ve identified the right person. But for me, that feeling of calm only lasts until…

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How to Approach Spring Turnover with a Fresh Perspective

Spring is in full swing here in the Midwest.  The leaves are filling in, the grass is growing, and the flowers are showing their colors.  There’s an energy of growth and activity in the air. Even a mild case of spring fever can prompt someone to look for a new job.  So as business owners,…

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How to Quickly Screen Resumes and Find the Best

Raise your hand if you’ve ever stared at a stack of resumes, dreading having to read through them to determine if they’re worth pursuing. With today’s electronic applicant tracking systems (ATS), it’s much quicker and easier to whittle down the pile to those that are likely the best fit.  But you still have to know…

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