Everything you love to hate about performance reviews
The performance review. Universally reviled by all involved, this annual exercise is one that causes managers and employees to recoil… more
Recruiting
Why You Should Take Your Time in Hiring
Sometimes good employees leave. Maybe they had a job offer they couldn’t refuse. Maybe family circumstances required them to leave… more
Maintaining a Professional Demeanor in a Difficult Recruitment Environment
In today’s job market, the unemployment rate has dropped to the lowest level of the 21st Century with a rate… more
Helpful tips for extending a verbal offer
While a verbal offer is not as final as a written offer letter, it is still important that you be… more
Why You Shouldn’t Give Annual Performance Reviews
Feedback is important. It’s how employees know that they’re doing a good job. It’s also how they know there are… more
Are you managing by the clock, or are you managing for results?
So, I recently fell into the black hole of Quora, the Q&A site. I was in the Chief Executive Officers… more
What You Should Ask References for a New Hire
Not everyone takes the time to call a prospective employee’s references. Many feel that the resume and work experience speak… more
Top ten pieces of old, outdated career advice that you should ignore
Over the last 30 years, the job market has fundamentally changed. The advent of the internet and the ensuing Information… more
Giving Back to your Candidates
The job market can be tough to sell, but the most important part of picking the right candidate for your… more