According to Gallup’s 2017 State of the American Workplace report, poor managers cost the U.S. economy an estimated $500 billion annually. If you read my post, “Why do employees quit?” I clearly identify that employees quit their boss, not their job. This is further corroborated by a 2018 Randstad study which showed that 60% of […]
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Video interviewing is a technology that companies employ during the hiring process in either a live (two-way) video format similar to Skype or in an asynchronous (1-way) format that essentially allows candidates to interview themselves. Though video interviewing offers many benefits, the primary goal for many users is to reduce cost-per-hire and the time-to-fill roles. […]
Only 51% of employees are engaged at work according to Gallup’s recent State of the American Workplace report. The 2017 Workplace Health Survey revealed that 70% of respondents were either actively looking for new jobs or considering it. A 2018 Randstad U.S. study showed that 60% of respondents would leave or have left a job […]
Getting the most from employees starts with the boss but how to be a good boss is often disputed. Here is a great example of the conflict of which I speak. Inc.com recently posted two articles on their website providing leadership advice. “Want Happier Employees? Research Surprisingly Found That You Should Treat Them Like This” […]
As I wander through the hundreds of movies and television shows that Netflix offers me I lament that I still can’t find anything to watch. This is partly because I enjoy looking at all the choices as much as actually viewing one, but also because I’m convinced I haven’t yet found the program that is […]
Much has been discussed lately about automated video interviewing and its quiver of benefits designed to improve the hiring experience for both the recruiter and job candidate. Video interviews, as some studies suggest, reduce time-to-fill, cost-per-hire and improve hiring manager satisfaction. However, as with phone screens or the face-to-face interview, the virtual interview process can […]
The purpose of pre-screening job candidates, through such measures as phone screens, is to save the hiring manager’s time by not requiring them to meet with unqualified individuals. I have spoken to many hiring managers who suggest that they know within five minutes of meeting a candidate whether the candidate is a good fit for […]
I have always thought the reasons why employees quit are obvious. All of us are, or at one time, have been employees and we know our reasons for departure likely mirror others. A desire for more pay and a better boss are the commonly accused culprits for employees jumping ship but they aren’t the only […]
Studies show a clear correlation between happiness and productivity at work. A recent study from the University of Warwick of randomly selected individuals revealed that happy workers demonstrate 12% greater productivity. In his book, “The Happiness Advantage”, author Shawn Achor explains that positivity fuels productivity, creativity and motivation leading him to suggest that happiness fuels […]
Barry Bonds’ office was the baseball diamond, Lance Armstrong’s the mountains, and Marion Jones’ the track. Each sports star exceled at their place of business but what distinguishes Barry, Lance, Marion and scores of other athletes is not just how well they performed at work but why they performed so well. All, and many like […]