The old saying is true: People join companies and quit bosses. Here are some common manager mistakes that make new hires think twice.
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Tags: managers, new hires, onboarding
With so many candidates for every open job, choosing the right one gets even more difficult. But do your managers know the best interview techniques to avoid hiring missteps?
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Tags: duds, interview questions, Jennifer Shirkani, new hires
Here’s a step one expert says most companies can take to reduce the risk of lawsuits when new employees aren’t working out:
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Tags: Hunter Lott, new hires, probation
Surveys of HR pros say many hiring missteps are the result of poor interviewing and decision making skills on the part of hiring managers. One way to increase the odds of success:
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Tags: decision makers, interviewers, new hires
Using a referral program to find new hires is nothing new. But many companies don’t take full advantage of that strategy.
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Tags: former employees, Mel Kleiman, new hires, referral programs
As part of companies’ orientation programs, seasoned employees often serve as mentors for new hires. It’s a strategy that’s proven to be effective — but one that can still be improved at many companies.
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Tags: Harvard Business Review, mentoring, new hires, volunteer
Getting new hires off to a good start is a key part of the hiring process. It ensures the rookies will start producing quickly — and improve the odds that they’ll stick with the company.
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Tags: mentors, new hires, orientation
You’ve spent the time and effort to recruit a great bunch of new hires. One company says your next step should be paying them to leave.
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Tags: new hires, onboarding, quitting, Zappos
Having trouble with new employee turnover? One problem might be the things candidates are told during the hiring process.
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Tags: expectations, new hires, Novations Group, turnover
You know the drill: Make sure new hires’ workstations are ready, and don’t let them wait in the lobby for hours before anyone knows they’re there. But there are other, more common mistakes a lot of managers make on a new hire’s first day.
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Tags: fist day, new hires, onboarding, orientation
There’s a new recruiting metrics model so how do you stack up? Learn about what to measure, when and how to measure and communicate results to senior management.
