If you allow employees to work from home, these tips from Melissa Glenny and Mark Altman will help give you the framework to be successful.
In 2005, I was a newly appointed outside sales rep for a staffing company. One afternoon, as I was still getting settled in my office, my boss approached me with a lead on a company he thought would be a good prospect. He said, “Why don’t you swing in there tomorrow on your way into… Continue reading Overcoming Fear in Networking
Our interview question of the week is: Tell me about a time you felt you went above and beyond the call of duty to get a job done. This question does a great job of gauging how well the candidate can overcome challenges and their level of perseverance. You also gain a better understanding of… Continue reading Interview Question of the Week: Going Above and Beyond
Companies today are more committed than ever before to encouraging diversity in their hiring practices. Numerous research studies show that a diverse workforce expands a company’s ability to come up with more creative solutions and problem-solve more effectively due to the greater collective skills, abilities, and perspectives that a diverse workforce offers. Additionally, companies who… Continue reading Diversity, Inclusion, and Measuring Adverse Impact
Our interview question of the week is: “give me an example of how you set goals.” What to listen for: This question focuses on the candidate’s values, motivations, and processes. We also gain insight into what the candidate is passionate about. Consider how quickly the candidate is able to answer the question. Do they appear… Continue reading Interview Question of the Week: How You Set Goals