Communication is the real work of leadership. Strong communication is necessary to strong leadership. Time after time articles state the importance of communication. But, does communication mean one-way communication? If you pay attention to politicians in a race, you hear them state the same points over and over again. Successful politicians make their message clear […]

Use the phone in the hiring process to help comply with applicable ban the box legislation AND efficiently reduce the applicant pool. Recently President Obama announced an executive order that prevents federal agencies from making job-applicants reveal they have a criminal record as part of his overall criminal justice reform effort. Many people read that […]

Can pre-employment personality testing help you prevent a costly hiring mistake? Sadly, the answer is no according to Bob Cortlett, founding member of the Editorial Advisory Board for the HR Examiner. In an article, click here, he outlines some reasons why he thinks they are not effective. Below is a summary of his comments: Personality […]

A recent survey from CareerBuilder indicates that 1 in 5 employers are asking illegal interview questions. Excerpts from the article below list the illegal questions. Would you like to know how to ask some of these questions in a manner that is not illegal? We invite you to contact us and ask for a complementary […]

Having these 8 key conversation with employees is the foundation of a good employment relationship. Regular conversations with your employees can help build trust, loyalty, and performance. Here are eight critical conversations you should consider having with your employees: Fran Tarkenton and his company called GoSmallBiz has some great resources to help manage employees. He […]