In the HR Daily Advisor, Steve Bruce recently reported on the keynote Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh gave at the SHRM Annual Conference. Hsieh shared that the Internet shoe business places so much emphasis on hiring for cultural fit that it …
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It’s a little insane how much time and effort we spend trying to recruit the right people, and then how easily we blow it with them as soon as they step through the door. Here are seven reminders to ensure …
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It’s that time of year again! College students and recent grads are starting their summer internships and their managers are wondering how in the world they’re going to keep them occupied while providing a valuable experience. Over at the Intuit …
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Let’s face it. Not only were a substantial portion of your employees awake before the crack of dawn this morning to tune into all the festivities associated with the wedding of the century – that of British heir Prince …
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It irritates me how often leaders tell reports that they have a bad attitude. This is an easy enough statement to make, but what are employees supposed to do about it? Regardless of your level, if your attitude could use …
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As you bring new team members on board, I can’t emphasize enough the importance of ensuring that it’s not a subjective decision. You can do this by accurately assessing where the candidate has come from and what she has done …
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When I remember new hire orientations of jobs past, I think of watching cheesy, outdated videos, completing a marathon of poorly photocopied forms, and being escorted to an empty cubicle three hours before the end of the business day, left …
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