Why You Need To Be Doing Background Checks
There are many things I think are frivolous or outdated in the hiring world, but background checks are not one of them. A background check can save you a lot of time, hassles and money and not doing one could cost a lot more than some petty cash. As a building products recruiter, I have […]
Are You A Leader Or A Manager?
You may have already heard this, but I really don’t like managing people. It’s funny coming from someone dedicated to helping others hire better. But, it is very true! Managing teams is not enjoyable on just about every level for me. I don’t like holding people accountable. You shouldn’t have to be told to get to work […]
Use A Personal Mission Filter To Stay In Tune With Your Goals
I am a huge believer in coaches and programs and general self-development. I have had many coaches and guides in my career and all of them teach you something. One of my favorite tips I ever got was about using a personal mission filter. My coach back in the day used to talk about a […]
Drug Testing Prospective Employees? If Not, You Should Be!
There are many pre-employment tests I recommend companies think about implementing into their hiring processes. Drug testing is certainly towards the top of the list. It can save your company in many ways and can help prevent making bad hires. Why Test? Drug abuse can hurt your company in several ways, not the least of which are attitude […]
Are You The Cause Of Your Employee’s Performance Issues?
I have been an entrepreneur in the residential building products industry for a long time. And in those 14+ years, I have had my fair share of employees. I really don’t like the ins and outs of management, so I go between being a lone wolf and having a team. In the past, when I had […]
What Does A Stoplight Have To Do With Hiring?
I think it is safe to assume you are familiar with traffic lights. You should know the colors involved and what each means. If not, then this short article will benefit you in two ways! If I haven’t totally lost you, did you know a stoplight is a perfect recruiting tool? I swear I haven’t gotten too […]
Are Personal Reference Checks A Waste Of Time?
As a building products recruiter, I don’t think there is a tool that is more important than an interview. The information you learn in an interview is invaluable and should tell you just about everything you need to know about a prospective employee when done right. The other tools I use to help learn more […]
How To Make Firing Someone Less Difficult
There are those things everyone dreads – taking a test you haven’t studied enough for, talking to overly opinionated (or just strange) relatives at holidays, taxes and of course at the top of the list – firing someone. I can’t help you with your family, tax liability or most things hiding in your anxiety closet, but […]
Don’t Avoid Difficult Conversations – Make Them Easier To Have
Life can be full of difficult or awkward conversations. Unless you become a cave-dwelling hermit, there’s no way to avoid them! In business awkward or difficult takes on a whole other meaning. It is more difficult to tell someone they are hard to work with or not putting in enough effort than it is to discuss politics at Thanksgiving with your weird […]
5 Ways To Use Social Media For Career Development
Social media is prevalent in just about every aspect of our daily lives. We use it to keep in contact with family and friends, share media, follow public figures and companies and of course to watch cat videos. Few people think about using Social Media as a tool in their career progression arsenal, but you […]