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Quick answer What are the 4 types of employees? The four types are Stars, Puppies, Rats and Enemies. You find them by rating each person on two things: performance and Core Values alignment. Stars are strong on both. Puppies share...
VisionSpark’s Kate Norton will be one of the featured panelists on 11 out of 11′s webinar, “What Metrics Should be on Your Clients’ 2022 Scorecard.” The webinar is scheduled for Friday, March 4 from 12-1 p.m. ET. Learn how to...
Hiring the wrong Integrator (your #2 Leader) is more than a setback. It can be one of the most costly and disruptive mistakes a business makes. Salary is just the surface expense. The deeper costs show up in: Missed goals...
It’s a new year – a time to reflect on the accomplishments of the past and plan for a successful 2022. Many of us do that by making New Year’s resolutions—promises to continue a good practice, accomplish a goal, or...
Over the past few years, the way people think about work has changed dramatically. This major shift, often called “The Great Reshuffling,” began during the COVID-19 pandemic and has led employees to reconsider how they work, where they work, and...
At VisionSpark, we are passionate about helping our clients find the right person for the right open seat in their company, and we will go to great lengths to make that happen. But there’s one thing we WON’T do, and...
Hiring the right person for the right seat starts with attracting the right talent. To do that, you need a solid job description. And that’s not just a list of job duties and qualifications. A good job description is an...
Growing a business takes more than a bold idea or a strong plan. It requires the right people in the right seats, working together with clarity and purpose. At the center of every thriving organization is a powerful leadership pairing:...
Onboarding is a critical part of the hiring process that nurtures your new hire into a happy, contributing member of your team. It’s your opportunity to adequately train, prepare and set expectations to ensure a smooth transition and your new...
What time-honored job search procedure has the greatest potential for mistakes and mishaps? The pre-employment interview, of course. This essential conversation helps companies find the best hires but can cause stress for both the candidates and your team. If you’re...
For those companies running on EOS, Rocks are the top three to seven most important things you must get done in the next 90 days. Everyone in your organization is responsible for setting and being accountable to their Rocks, and...
There comes a time in the lives of most businesses when the Visionary needs to let go of the vine. A time when it’s necessary for the growth of the company (and the sanity of the Visionary and the whole...
You’ve recruited qualified candidates for your open position, gone through the interview process, had each candidate complete an assessment, and narrowed your search down to just a few candidates. One of the last steps you need to take before making...
One of the biggest, most common struggles business owners have when hiring for an open position is deciding on a salary. While salary doesn’t mean everything, it is an important consideration candidates take into account. Whether they want to continue...
You’ve attracted, interviewed and hired your next Superstar. Congratulations! Now that you’ve sold the position, portrayed your company in a professional light, and communicated how rewarding it is to work in your organization, what do you do next? How do...
Interview Day is one of the most exciting parts of the interview process. It’s when you get to meet your candidates face to face and learn more about their experience, skills, and personality. But in order for Interview Day to...