It starts off with thinking it would be easier to tackle a task herself than to rely on an employee to do it. Then it’s double- or triple-checking an employee’s work, creating schedules that are timed to the minute, and asking for reports on a fanatical basis. It’s called micromanaging, and almost every manager has… Read more »
Hiring great employees is never an easy task, but there are a few obstacles that seem to perennially pose roadblocks for hiring managers and HR departments. You could spend valuable hours on a huge stack of applications, checking references, or doing damage control when the inevitable bad apple slips past you, but why should you,… Read more »
Nothing strikes fear in the hearts of hiring managers quite as much as the prospect of a slew of open positions. As the hiring process has become more involved, filling positions at all levels can be a challenge. The good news is you’re not alone; hiring managers face many of the same hiring challenges no… Read more »
When we think of job interviews, most of us think more about potential questions we may be asked by interviewers than what questions we should ask. But asking the right questions during job interviews is almost as important as giving the right answers. Ask the right questions, and interviewers know you’ve done your homework. Ask… Read more »
In a perfect world, finding the best candidates to fill all your open positions would be easy. In the real world, it’s often a matter of careful sifting through applications and resumes, contacting references, and strategic interviewing – all time-consuming activities that can cut into the too-few hours in the day you need to fulfill… Read more »
