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Hiring People Smarter Than You
I have always been a fan of Jack Welch’s business books. Here is his POV on hiring. Hiring people smarter than you.
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When Christmas Falls on Hump Day!
Thank you for the support throughout the year! We couldn’t resist the hump day reference! Have a safe and happy holiday season!
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A Simple Way To Make An Impact
This article reinforces a few simple ways you can make an impact on the job or at home. Words to live by! 10 Things Extraordinary People Say Every Day
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Infusing New Ideas or Hiring Yourself?
Sometimes, in an attempt to hire a candidate who will be a good “cultural fit” with the organization, managers make the mistake of hiring themselves. The article below discusses why that can be a big mistake. One reason that rang true to me is that it is important to hire people who challenge your thinking…
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Great Question!
The author of the attached article suggests some great questions that can help organizations determine whether a candidate is a cultural fit. Take a look! Unconventional Interview Questions
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Limit my choices?
Given too many choices, some companies just can’t pull the trigger on a hiring decision. The attached article describes a company that couldn’t find a viable candidate out of 25,000 applicants, and another company that bypassed on a candidate because he didn’t have two years experience using a simple database tool he could have…
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Holiday Humor from KenanSoperBryant
Thank you for the support throughout the year! We always have fun creating our holiday card. Have a safe and happy holiday season!
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Why the Holidays are a Great Time to Hire!
The attached article makes some interesting points about why the holiday season is a great time to hire. Pour yourself a peppermint mocha and take a look! Click here for article.
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Can “scrappy” employees add creativity and energy to your team?
I had the opportunity to meet with the author of the article referenced below. Sherry Moss is a Professor at Wake Forest University. Given changing demographics, workforce dynamics, and the economic and business challenges we face today and in the future, is it worth considering how a “scrappy worker” might add value to your organization?…
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Hiring vs. Acquiring for Growth
Good article about hiring vs. acquiring for growth. Our experience in the past year lines up with this article. We have helped several clients with expansion into new markets through ‘hiring versus buying’. Click here for article.