The risk/reward ratio is higher with new hires at small companies. The cost of a mis-hire is considered to be, on average, 3-4 times their annual salary. The cost of mis-hire at a small company can exceed that and quickly reach — the entire company.
On the other hand, the reward from a great new hire at a small company can be—the entire company
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Tips and Resources to Hire the Best
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JohnH under Human Resources
From http://www.smallbiztrends.com 5999 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 20, 2008 2:19 pm
Steer clear of these 10 illegal job interview questions
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JohnH under Human Resources
From http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com 6002 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 17, 2008 8:25 pm
Although HR departments should be aware of questions that are illegal to ask prospective employees, some hiring managers aren't so savvy. Many illegal questions are easy for just about anyone with elementary social graces to avoid, but others might surprise you.
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Where Have All the Qualified Job Candidates Gone?
Posted by
ArmadaIG under Human Resources
From http://www.allbusiness.com 6008 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 12, 2008 3:48 pm
In this day and age, where education means everything, I'm finding this generation is lacking in the basic skills and drive to succeed. They're out there floating, checking things out, and when the right fit presents itself, they make their move.
It's amazing to me that they operate this way - "Maybe I'll try marketing. Maybe I'll try
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The best and the brightest are not always the best fit
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d2kd3k under Human Resources
From http://blog.threestarleadership.com 6010 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 11, 2008 1:44 am
Intellectual firepower may give you the ability to analyze situations. It doesn't give you the willingness to decide on the basis of incomplete information. It doesn't, necessarily, give you the skills to convince others that your ideas are good ones.
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Making Changes? Pay Attention to High Achievers
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d2kd3k under Human Resources
From http://www.allthingsworkplace.com 6010 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 10, 2008 3:35 am
When initiating change, lots of attention is given to "the masses." It's assumed that the "best and the brightest" will embrace and lead large scale change. The research here shows that such conventional wisdom is neither conventional nor wise.
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How to Radically Increase Employee Engagement
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d2kd3k under Human Resources
From http://trustedadvisor.com 6015 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 4, 2008 4:25 pm
Business author Charles H. Green makes the radical suggestion that companies should hook up their own employees with recruiters -- to increase employee engagement and retention. Counter-intuitive and brilliant stuff.
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Want More Productive Employees? Try Adding a Few Plants
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d2kd3k under Human Resources
From http://blogs.discovermagazine.com 6020 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 31, 2008 3:13 am
New research shows that plants really do make your employees feel better and work more productively.
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Ten Reasons Gen Xers Are Unhappy at Work
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Becky under Human Resources
From http://www.businessweek.com 6027 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 23, 2008 6:56 pm
Many X'ers are not thrilled with corporate life. They tend not to trust institutions in general and deeply resent the Boomers' confident assumptions that they will be motivated by the same things that Boomers have long cared about. Many plan to leave corporate life "soon" — to start entrepreneurial ventures or work for smaller companies.
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Why the Organization Chart is Not Obsolete
Posted by
Aaronontheweb under Human Resources
From http://blog.smartdraw.com 6033 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 18, 2008 8:37 pm
"As someone who has built a business from one person to 40 (and growing fast) I think most entrepreneurs misunderstand org charts and their value even to the smallest business of just one person. Yes, I'm serious: A one person organization that aims to grow needs an org chart!"
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Corporate Training Is For The Birds
Posted by
d2kd3k under Human Resources
From http://trustedadvisor.com 6035 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 16, 2008 4:24 pm
Most corporate training methods build on outdated animal behavior research, but new studies are showing there's a better way to teach and motivate birds, chimps, and even...employees!
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