Integrator Role

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 leadership team) to hire a key person to help.  That key person is an Integrator, […]

Deciding a Salary Range

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 the lifestyle they are accustomed to or they want to improve it, salary matters, and […]

Preparing for Interview Day

It’s finally here—Interview Day! Interview Day is Step 4 on the Hire with Confidence checklist, and is where you can take what you’ve learned on paper about your candidates and dig into the details with a face-to-face discussion.  Not only is Interview Day the opportunity to sell your company and your open position, it’s also […]

Interview Red Flags

A resume gives you the basics, but the real story unfolds in the interview. When a candidate walks through the door, you get the chance to hear their voice, see how they carry themselves, and learn what really drives them. But how can you tell if what you’re hearing is a green flag—or a warning […]

Successful Integrator Search

If your business uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS®), then you know how important it is to have the right people in the right roles. One of the most important roles in this system is the Integrator. This person helps bring structure, focus, and results to your company. While the Visionary focuses on big-picture thinking, […]

Choosing the Right Assessment

An online personality test or behavioral assessment is a powerful tool used in the interview process to determine if a candidate is the right person for the open seat in your company. This is valuable for business owners because when assessment results are evaluated in combination with a work sample and structured interview questions, you […]

Common Hiring Errors

Hiring the right person isn’t just about filling a gap on your team—it’s about setting your company up for long-term success. But too often, companies rush the hiring process, leading to poor choices that cost time, money, and morale. Avoiding common hiring mistakes can mean the difference between building a strong team and managing a […]

Improving Your Applicant Pool

When it comes to hiring, bigger is definitely better. The bigger your applicant pool, the more likely you will end up with a “right fit” employee who will perform and stay for the long term. Shallow applicant pools are a common indicator of a non-strategic hiring process. Just as “right fit” hires are the natural […]

Employee Engagement Research

This article was updated on January 24, 2018 A slew of meaty studies have been published on employee engagement. Here’s a rundown of some interesting takeaways and what they mean for your business. Let’s Talk Impact: Why Does Engagement Matter? Most business leaders and HR professionals “get it” that employee engagement is important for their […]

Preventing Panic Hires

Panic hires don’t happen to prepared companies. If you want to prevent panic hires, the secret is to always have a team of qualified “players” on the bench, ready to jump in the game when called upon. Good coaches know that the “winningest” teams are built through constant development. Winning teams start with cherry-picked players […]

4 Ways to Improve Your Executive Hiring Process Now

Does your company need to get better at hiring? When it comes to hiring, it is important to have an ongoing systematic process. It will ensure that you’re always prepared to make informed hiring decisions promptly. According to a recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, we are continuing to see an increase in […]

Right Fit Candidates

Are you struggling to attract right fit candidates? If so, you aren’t alone. After all, hiring for “fit” leads to positive outcomes that include greater employee commitment, longevity with the organization, superior job performance, productivity and job satisfaction. Those outcomes have real bottom-line impact; what employer wouldn’t want them? The art of attraction is always timely where […]