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

When it comes to hiring, personality counts - in fact, according to a recent survey, nearly 80 percent of employers said they rank personality as the most important characteristic they look forin a job-seeker, well ahead of candidates' actual skills. … read more

We have talked about determining if someone's personality is suited for telecommuting, and how individuals can adapt to achieve work-life balance, but what about those who are unable to telecommute? Flexible working hours is a way to ensure that every employee has the freedom to be creative and brainstorm when his/her mind is working best. By altering work hours based on personality instead of an office-wide standard, employees will have increased productivity, and tasks will be prioritized more efficiently. … read more

The concept of "teams" is no longer limited to sports. For many, "teamwork" has become synonymous with the workplace. If your company isn't organized according to teams, chances are it will be soon. A 2016 report by Deloitte surveying more than 7,000 executives found that over 80 percent of employers in 130-plus countries are restructuring now or in the near future away from traditional hierarchies to a network of "teams". … read more