Common Hiring Errors

hiring mistakes

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 […]

Hiring in a Shrinking Pool

hire competitively in a shrinking applicant pool

Recently, we wrote a post about why employers in “B minus towns” should hire (not just recruit) on an ongoing basis. The truth is, when it comes to hiring these days, all employers may as well be in B minus towns. Unless your company is among the golden few — the Googles, the Apples, the […]

Hiring for Values in EOS

hiring for values EOS

Hiring for values doesn’t happen in a vacuum. If you want to improve your outcomes and bottom line through hiring, your organization must be ready. VisionSpark focuses on identifying, articulating and hiring for corporate culture fit. How can your organization expand on that and take it even further? The EOS Process™ is a great place to […]

Handling Culture Misfits

corporate culture misfit

I was speaking with the CEO of a local company yesterday, and he was disappointed by the discovery that one of his new executive hires is not working out. This was a candidate who had come highly recommended and had charmed his way through the hiring process, with a great resume to boot. In short, […]