Imagine you have a choice between hiring two job candidates. Each is equally qualified, but one has a stronger work ethic than the other. All other things being equal, you will almost certainly hire the harder worker, right? … read more

The time comes when you need to hire more than five people at one time, which doesn't seem too overwhelming until you start to think about how long it takes to hire just one person. … read more

Most employers today are using a personality assessment tool as part of their hiring process. And the reasons are clear. Employees are likely to stay longer and contribute more when they are the right fit for the job they're doing, and when their personality meshes naturally with the culture their employer is striving to build. … read more

Hiring can take many forms, especially when it comes to the type of position being filled. When hiring for salaried versus hourly positions, you'll likely put the salaried role through a much more vigorous vetting process, knowing that their acquisition and departure can be far more costly than losing someone in a lower role, paid by the hour. … read more

Several factors can impede a great hire. A candidate's credentials may look perfect on paper, for instance, then fail to translate in the office environment. Or a candidate who charms an interviewer may exhibit undetected negative traits when faced with challenging situations in the workplace. … read more