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When Hiring Executives, Remember This Important Tip

ACCENT' Blogger — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 16:29:35 +0000

Interviewing and vetting candidates for executive positions may seem similar to interviewing entry and mid-level candidates, and in some ways, the structure and bureaucracy of the process offer a few overlaps. For example, at both ends of the spectrum, the selection must be fair and transparent, and promises made in the conversation must be honored in a resulting contract. But wise employers recognize one key difference: At higher levels, the candidates are interviewing the company and the vetting process moves in two directions. As you screen executive candidates, keep these considerations in mind.

They Usually Have Other Options in Hand

Executive candidates are often approaching a new opportunity from a position of comfortable employment. So why are they considering a radical shift from one company to another? What do they want that their current employers can

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Is Your Young Talent Leaving Quickly? Don

ACCENT' Blogger — Wed, 25 May 2016 20:23:16 +0000

Recruiters and hiring managers engage in an aggressive tug-of-war for young talent, and the drive to grab young millennials may seem counter-intuitive. After all, why would any savvy manager or CEO want to hire untested, inexperienced newbies with big smiles but not much else, only to train them, invest in them, absorb their rookie mistakes, season them and then watch them walk out the door? Wouldn

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Choosing and Promoting the Right Employee

ACCENT' Blogger — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 14:56:04 +0000

You have an open position to staff, and as a new manager, it

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Long Distance Interviews through Video

admin — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 17:42:36 +0000

Thanks to increased accessibility to computer and Internet technology in American households–and to the economic circumstances requiring some stay-at-home parents to telecommute–more and more individuals are find themselves located many miles away from their employers. Here are some tips for approaching a long distance interview.

1. Perform a trial run. Perhaps you are newer to video chat technology and need a few practice runs to be confident in your ability to quickly execute, maintain and disconnect a call. Make sure you know how to adjust volume, screen views, and alerts that may pop up on your computer and distract you. And even if you have Skyped a hundred times and FaceTimed two hundred, you can never be too careful.

2. Hone interview questions. If you have a pre-established set of questions you ask candidates in face-to-face interviews, it may be tempting to forego going over the list prior to your first interview. Take just a few minutes to make sure that none of the questions are irrelevant due to the nature of the interview. For instance, if you have a question about relocation listed but you will be interviewing telecommuters, it is unnecessary to gauge their reaction to relocation.

3. Practice with family or friends. If you are new to video communication, you may not yet be used to how self-aware you will become. Having a live feed of your mannerisms staring you in the face as you try to communicate with someone can be an incredibly self-effacing experience. get used to yourself on camera by practicing with family and friends. Instead of calling your wife

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Increase Productivity this Spring

admin — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:51:57 +0000

In the beginning of spring, we all begin to reawaken. This lovely feeling of springtime renewal does wonders for our spirits, but often wreaks havoc upon our productivity. Good managers know that this seasonal mood shift can be harnessed to help create a boost in productivity–and habits that can last all year long.

Emphasize starting. Encourage your employees to begins as many things as possible–with the caveat that their objective is to finish (or sign off on) each task they start prior to beginning a new one. We tend to bite off more than we can chew, attributing a skewed perception of our realistic capabilities to the illusion of multitasking. To a certain point, multitasking can be a lifesaver, but you will be pleasantly surprised at how much your productivity increases when you choose to focus only on the task at hand, through to completion, prior to beginning a new task, project, communication, etc.

Don

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Boosts Your Company Needs This Year

admin — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:00:57 +0000

The new year brings your business new goals and objectives. While you may have taken the time to discuss how to improve operations and efficiency; have you taken the time to discuss how to improve your workplace environment?

The workplace standard is changing and you need to be ready for it. Employees are looking to work for companies that understand their work-life balance. Here are some ways to invest in your employees and improve your workplace in 2013.

Work-Life Balance. Employees and top candidates are looking for companies with flexibility. While you may not be able to have your employees work remotely, offering even one day a month to work from home is a benefit. By allowing employees to work remotely, or on their own time, shows that you recognize life outside the office.
Communication. Having great communication in the workplace is key to your businesses success.
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