New Hires

Employee Experience & Recruiting

Avoid Costly Hiring Mistakes by Spotting These Employee Warning Signs

Hiring is an art, not a science — especially today, with computer-generated résumés, an extremely diverse candidate pool, and decreasing employee loyalty. Here are some tips for how to zero in on the right applicants, with equal parts caution and consideration.

Leadership

How to Hire the Right Employees Who Will Grow With Your Company

Hiring and retaining long-term employees is about finding individuals who align with your company's mission, culture and values and possess the right combination of skills and mindset.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

The 3 Biggest Hiring Mistakes You Can Make

I've hired countless people to work for me, but it doesn't always work out. Here are the three biggest hiring mistakes and how to avoid them.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

The Best Hires Often Have No Experience At All. Here Are 6 Unconventional Traits This CEO Looks For When Hiring The Best Person For The Job.

Experience counts for a lot when hiring, but don't forget about these unconventional traits, which are often key to determining an employee's success in an organization.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

Your Company Won't Grow Until You Follow These 4 Keys to Success

Giving people the freedom to create their own roles can set scaling companies on the path to growth.

Growing a Business

I Hire a New Employee Every Week. Here's What This Practice Has Taught Me About Hiring and Recruiting

Follow my strategies for recruiting and building an A-list team.

Growing a Business

Why Proper Hiring is the First Step to Team Success

Your hiring needs should align with your bigger picture.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

3 Tips to Hire Your Next A-Player

Learning how to hire A-players is a skill set that you can acquire. When you know how to attract and hire A-Players, it changes the trajectory of your business.

Business News

Microsoft's Salary Guidelines Were Leaked — Here's How Much New Employees Make

The data shows what salary looks like for new job offers.

Resumes & Interviewing

This is the Number One Mistake to Avoid After Hiring Your First Employee. Are You Guilty of It?

Hiring the "best candidate for the job" won't necessarily cut it anymore.

Resumes & Interviewing

Are You Guilty of Poor Onboarding? The Consequences Are Worse Than You Think.

The onboarding process has a profound effect on your employee satisfaction, retention and productivity. Harness these actionable strategies to optimize your onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.

Growing a Business

5 Steps to Effectively Assess a Candidate's Skills Before Hiring Them

Follow these tips to make a well-informed hiring decision.

Leadership

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Is Right. New Employees Are Less Productive in a Hybrid Work Setting — But Why?

Salesforce permits a high degree of flexibility for employees: teams and their leaders can choose what kind of work arrangements suit their needs best. But does such flexibility threaten the development and integration of recently-hired junior staff?

Resumes & Interviewing

3 Ways I Attracted The Best Generation Z Applicants

Do you want to create a workplace that attracts and retains top-level Generation Z applicants? Here are some tips that will help your business stand out and stand above the competition.

Leadership

3 Strategies for Hiring Promotable Entry-Level Talent

Beating a tough labor market is easier when you can promote from within. And the easiest way to have a promotable workforce is by setting up a pipeline of eager, entry-level workers.