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Your Workplace 27 May 2012 | 06:05 pm
Now that summer has slowed things down at work, it’s time to take a walk around your office or workplace and really evaluate it with a critical eye. If you’re like most people, you’ve probably never ...
Focus on the Future 24 May 2012 | 01:27 am
While your organizational culture may be set, it should never be finite and must evolve with the changing economic environment. Therefore, pay attention to those candidates who have the flexibility to...
Focus on Referees 20 May 2012 | 01:52 am
Plan to acquire a well-rounded view of your candidates. Ask for referees that include a boss, a peer colleague, a customer and, if in a management role, someone who reported to the candidate. Ask refe...
Focus on More Than Gut Feeling 16 May 2012 | 01:51 am
Let’s face it, many of today’s candidates are slick. They’ve been trained by career counselors to present themselves in the best light. On the other hand, there is another group of candidates who do n...
Focus on Process 11 May 2012 | 02:35 am
Recruiting for cultural fit requires a lot more time and effort, but the payoff is longer term employee retention and job satisfaction. Apply different interview strategies including interviews with t...
How You Dress Influences How People Will Judge You 7 May 2012 | 01:48 am
If you create a slovenly image to your colleagues, they may suspect that you treat your work tasks that way too. Remember, how you dress influences how people will judge you. And it doesn’t matter if ...
Follow Up 2 May 2012 | 10:36 pm
Once the employee has accepted the criticism and makes attempts to change behavior or work habits, seek out opportunities to catch the individual doing the right thing. Remember, your goal is positive...
Structure the Meeting 28 Apr 2012 | 09:57 pm
Being on the receiving end of constructive criticism is one thing, but no one likes to be confronted with a string of problems. Be sure to focus on one behavior at a time, balance your comments and co...
Anticipate Defensiveness 24 Apr 2012 | 10:20 pm
Most people don’t accept criticism well and will quickly move into a defensive mode. Prior to your meeting, take a moment to evaluate the employees’ past behavior during a feedback meeting, anticipate...
Seek Privacy 20 Apr 2012 | 09:49 pm
There is nothing more embarrassing than being chastised in front of others. This is downright painful and totally inappropriate. Seek out a private location and speak with the employee individually. B...
