Everyone in HR knows new hires don’t always work out. But here are two experts who say managers may choose the wrong person more often than most people think.
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Tags: hiring decisions, managers, mistakes
Interview etiquette is a door that swings both ways — candidates and interviewers both must be careful about behaviors that bug the person on the other side of the desk.
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Tags: etiquette, interviews, managers
Some bad news for HR pros trying to gather as much info as they can about potential employees:
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Tags: managers, reference checks
Just as managers try to find out if job candidates fit the company, applicants ask questions to make sure the company fits them. Here are some common questions your managers should be ready to answer:
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Reference checks are a key part of the hiring process. But who’s the right person to conduct them?
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Let’s face it: Interviewing doesn’t come naturally to everyone. But all managers can learn the skills needed to help your company get the best hires out there.
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Tags: Harry Chambers, interview, managers, questions, skills
It’s a common frustration: You bend over backwards to hire a talented candidate, only to see him or her walk out the door after just a few months. There are five common reasons new hires quit - here’s how you and your managers can avoid them.
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Tags: expectations, managers, new hires, Retention, training
