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In each of my award winning monthly newsletters (2,500+ readers), I share some of my own thoughts on leadership and hiring issues, as well as highlighted top articles that I believe will make you better at your job.
Find Out Why Your Star Employee(s) Really Quit
The vast majority of companies would love to find out the real reasons why these stars leave, yet few actually make a concerted effort to dig into the underlying causes of dissatisfaction beyond the standard exit interview. When this relationship ends most employees simply clam up for fear of burning bridges and believe that, oftentimes, little will actually change. So, here are some suggestions to help you dig into the real reasons they left you.
Show how you can stand out in a crowd!
Knowing what you’ve accomplished, and what makes you special in the context of what’s important to your boss (or the marketplace), makes all the difference in the world when it comes to your career.
What Kind of Compensation is Just Right?
In the early stages of a technology company’s life, the founder usually pays him/herself whatever the company can afford and pays the employees as little as they possibly can. As the company...
10 Things You Should Know About Every Candidate by the End of an Interview
Interviewing candidates, and trying to understand if they properly fit the position and your culture, is one of your most critical tasks as a leader. The fact is that people spend way too much time...
Recognizing Potential in a Candidate
I’ve had 11 jobs in my ‘career’, not counting summer jobs. I’ve been a high school Science teacher in Nigeria, a computer operator and I’ve sold printing presses and computer finance options for...
Should employees be interviewing a potential new Boss?
When you’re looking to hire a new leader for a team, should you let the employees interview their potential new boss and weigh in on the decision? If you think employees should be allowed to...
Recruiting Times Are A-Changing
Distance and time away provide an excellent lens in which to see changes in your business. My wife and I were lucky enough to spend a month in Cambodia and Vietnam mid-December through mid-January...
The Secret to Successful Salary Negotiations
Salary conversations involve lots of competing issues. The hiring executive has a position to fill, yet lives with all sorts of pressures such as compensation precedents already present in the...
I Guess I Should Have Done a Better Reference Check
The Importance of Reference Checks or… ‘I interviewed and hired based on your resume. How come you showed up?’ Buyer’s remorse is defined as… ‘the sense of regret after having made a...