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You’ve defined your open position, created a position profile, screened your candidates, and at last, you are at the interview stage of your hiring process. How will you make sure your candidate is not only qualified but also a culture...
Onboarding isn’t just about getting a new employee through their first day. It’s about setting them up to succeed. Completing paperwork, reviewing company policies, attending orientation, and receiving login credentials are all necessary parts of bringing someone into your organization....
“Your competitors can take your ideas, products, and services, but the one thing they cannot replicate is your people.” -Alec Broadfoot When you’re ready to add a new member to your team, there’s nothing more important than finding the right...
When you sit down to interview a candidate for your open position, you might think you are only asking questions. But that’s only half of it. You also have to do a lot of listening. Listening is necessary to process...
Why Onboarding a #2 Leader Is Different If you’re onboarding a COO, Integrator, or Second-in-Command (2iC), doing it right sets the foundation for healthy teams, stronger accountability, and business growth. So you know what a #2 Leader is. You’ve completed...
The interview is the time for you to ask questions of your candidates to learn about their experience, interest, qualifications, and culture fit. Your questions are usually what drive the direction and pace of the interview. When you finish asking...
Successfully Hiring Top Talent Successfully hiring top talent is crucial to building and growing your business. But it doesn’t happen without the dedication, determination, and knowledge of a skilled Hiring Manager. We’ve done our fair share of hiring and have...
As we approach the end of 2022, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our accomplishments. Did you reach a goal, change a behavior, or continue good practices? Did your resolutions from last year come to fruition? If you spent...
If you’ve ever questioned the authenticity of a resume, you are not alone. A survey by HireRight reported that 85% of employers find lies on job applicant resumes. What are candidates fibbing about? OfficeTeam says that seventy-six percent are embellishing...
Good friends who move away, co-workers who are offered a career-changing opportunity, mentors who embark on well-deserved retirement – it’s hard to say goodbye, even when we are excited about their new opportunity and know the change is in their...
You might not be able to offer your employees plush hallways, desks of gold, or seven-figure salaries, but it turns out that’s not what makes them truly happy. A study from Tracking Happiness found that the happiness level of workers...
Herb Kelleher, co-founder of Southwest Airlines, said it best: “Hire for attitude, train for skills.” What does this mean, exactly, and why is it good advice to follow? Skills and performance matter, but they aren’t everything. If you’ve ever had...
Quick answer What does 2iC mean? 2iC stands for second-in-command. It is a leadership function, not just a job title. Your 2iC might be a COO, Integrator, Chief of Staff or another senior operations leader. They are the Visionary’s main...
Create Great Culture & Hire for Best Fit Presenting: “Conscious Leadership & Trust” June 1, 2022, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. ET on LexGo Join us for a workshop-style event that explores how to lay work-culture foundations and align your...
Every business owner wants a team full of high performers. But performance alone doesn’t tell the whole story. Some employees consistently deliver results and strengthen your culture. Others share your Core Values but need more development. And some may be...