Posts by Chris Gardner
Hiring: They Call it a “Process” for a Reason
I enjoy the hiring process. I know it works. I believe that each step is important in forming a complete picture. In my years of experience as an executive recruiter, I have seen the value of following a step-by-step hiring process. When companies rush the process or skip steps, they often realize that they didn’t…
Read MoreUsing Semi-Formal Interviewing to Uncover More About Candidates
We can Intentionally create informal moments to see more sides of a potential hire by using semi-formal interviewing to gain a deeper understanding of candidates. On my way to our conference room, I passed the sales candidate we were about to interview. She was seated cross-legged, back straight, her formal heels neatly together on the…
Read More“Zone-ing” in on Employee Learning and Retention
Imagine overhearing these two sentiments: “OMG. This job is soooo boring. I sit here all day long and never learn anything new.” Or, “I am beyond frustrated. I have way too much work and no training. This is just not worth it.” Companies and associates equally benefit when employee learning and retention is a priority.…
Read MoreIs Your Company Strutting its Stuff?
The dance of a male peacock is truly fascinating. Blue iridescent feathers shimmer in a proud exhibit of splendid ornamentation. Strutting back and forth, its wide arc of feathered beauty captivates. This is nature’s version of full display. Potential new hires are googling. How does a company anticipate the results? Is your company strutting it’s…
Read MoreThe Silent Treatment and other Job Rejection Faux Pas
You’ve been selected for an interview. Chosen among many qualified candidates, you feel strong and self-assured. Dressed for success, you present a determined handshake, solid interview answers, and polished resume. You leave the conference room with head held high, giving only a fleeting glance to the row of candidates seated outside. And then, you wait.…
Read MoreHow to Recruit and Hire Confident Employees
Confident employees are ambitious, honest, and able to interact with colleagues, clients, and leadership with sincerity and conviction. They are more likely to be engaged than intimidated by the challenges their work presents, and they’re willing to step outside their comfort zones. It’s important for companies to know how to recruit and hire confident employees.…
Read MoreWhat is “Employee Brownout”?
It’s tough to retain employees in the workforce today. We’ve all heard the common phrase, “employee burnout”. It’s when employees become disengaged, overwhelmed, and ultimately leave to pursue something new. It comes quickly. It can be predicted based on poor work performance, lack of motivation, and clear disengagement with their job. But did you know…
Read MoreThe Key to Getting Results
Key to Getting Results Einstein said, “Insanity is doing the same thing twice and expecting different results.” In today’s environment, hiring can be a complex process. Sometimes it can be overly complicated to the point that you may not be sourcing qualified candidates and find that you’re consistently revisiting filling the same positions. That is…
Read MoreHiring in the Digital Age
Generations to come will be digital natives and even hiring practices are becoming more digital. One out of two working-age adults in the United States have registered for websites centering on hiring liked LinkedIn and Career Builder. Today’s job seeker can see opportunities everywhere. If you have an opening and take too long to respond…
Read MoreThe Entrepreneurial Mindset
Today, to grow your business further and faster, you need to have an entrepreneurial mindset. Entrepreneurs are successful at growth. They are constantly growing in three different areas: strategy, execution, and mindset. Each element is important as success lies at the intersection of these three. Strategy– Too much focus and attention on the wrong stuff…
Read MoreThe Art of Rejection
Whether it’s a prospective candidate or current employee, rejection isn’t easy. We’ve all felt rejection at one point in our life, and it often feels like a swift punch to the gut. Rejection in Latin means “thrown back”. When we are rejected, we can feel pushed back in the opposite direction of which we thought…
Read MoreReasons Companies Hire the Wrong Person
No business owner wants to hire the wrong person for the job. Deciding on a recruiting method, whether it be internal recruiting or seeking an external search firm, can be daunting with the amount of choices available. In the end, hiring the wrong person can cost a company thousands of dollars in wages and training…
Read MoreAre You Proactive or Reactive Leader?
Successful companies hire effective managers because they lead their most important asset, their people. There are two different leadership styles that are prevalent in the workplace. They are very different so it’s important to determine if you are a proactive and reactive leader. These strategies differ in the way they tackle management problems and their approach…
Read MoreEarn Your Employees: Increasing Employee Engagement
The term “employee engagement” has been thrown around the workplace for years. The Gallup Management Journal reported that employee engagement has barely budged the last couple of years. Statistically speaking, only 32% of the workforce are involved, enthusiastic, and committed to where they work. That means 68% of the workforce is genuinely disinterested with their…
Read MoreRecruiting Emotional Intelligent Candidates
Business leaders have known for a while that there is a significant benefit to recruiting emotional intelligent candidates. For years, many people associated having a higher IQ with a person who outperformed others mentally. People with higher IQ’s have indicated a better ability to learn and understand than lower scores. As an employer, there’s no…
Read MoreRecruiting Millennials in the New Year
As we embark on a New Year, many people are embracing change. It could be a change in their everyday habits like losing weight, or most pertinent to the recruiting industry, a change in job. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports as of November 2016, 5.5 million jobs were open, up 17% from two years…
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