Conducting Reference Checks

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 an offer to one of those candidates is conducting reference checks. Reference checks are important […]

Onboarding Best Practices

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 you ensure your Superstar continues to have a great experience with your company and stays […]

Employee Types and Layoffs

I know many employers and small businesses are in the process of laying off employees. If you are in the midst of this, I would like to ask you to take a deep breath and pause. We should be hearing the details of the $2T stimulus plan momentarily. It sounds like part of the package […]

Understanding Your Culture

Editor’s note: We are pleased to share this guest post from Ken Ackerman, President of the Ackerman Company, a management advisory service in Columbus, Ohio. Ken is a respected thought leader in logistics and warehousing management, and edits and publishes the Warehousing Forum, a monthly subscription newsletter. He is also the publisher of Lean Warehousing, Fundamentals […]

The EOS People Analyzer

Alex Freytag We recently published a post about why confidential searches are the wrong way to handle the replacement of “problem employees.” In this post, we are going to talk about the right way to handle an underperforming employee.   The ability to solve your people challenges is a decisive factor in the growth of your business. It’s something […]

The Power of Vulnerability

This guest post is from Alex Freytag, Certified EOS Implementer, of ProfitWorks, LLC. Many teams gloss over the Level 10 Meeting check-in with good news like, “I had a good weekend” or “The weather is nice.” I recently learned the importance of being vulnerable during the check-in. At the check-in with one of my teams, […]

Your Employer Brand

Key points: Your employer brand is influencing your ability to attract candidates, particularly higher quality candidates with lower salaries. Your employer brand may also be hurting your sales. Most employers grossly underestimate the impact of an employer brand on their bottom line. Given competitive hiring conditions and its potential impact on revenue, employer branding should […]