Posts Tagged ‘references’
Ask more questions to get the real scoop on a prospective hire
SmartPulse — our weekly nonscientific reader poll in SmartBrief on Sales — tracks feedback from sales managers and executives. We run the poll question each Wednesday in our e-newsletter. Last week, we asked: Have you ever hired a sales representative, only to have that person decide to stay with his or her employer? Yes: 53.85% [...]
Live from #OPENNYT: Jay Goltz on hiring
The New York Times Small Business Summit kicked off Monday with advice from The New York Times “You’re the Boss” blog’s Jay Goltz, who dished out a wealth of wisdom on how to hire the right people. Goltz started out with a two-part question that entrepreneurs commonly ask: How do you hire a salesperson, and [...]
Making a habit of reference checks
SmartPulse — our weekly reader poll in Smartbrief on Workforce — tracks feedback from leading managers and HR practitioners. We run the poll question each Wednesday in our e-newsletter. Last week, we asked: Do you check candidate references as part of the hiring process? Yes, 81% Sometimes, 13% No, 6% I don’t know if there [...]
Today’s bonus tracks: Don’t get spooked by Halloween
Human Resources departments shouldn’t feel the need to make a big fuss over Halloween, writes Laurie Ruettimann. Workers shouldn’t expect HR to plan the party and HR shouldn’t feel compelled to set costume guidelines for people who want to dress up. ” If someone comes to work looking like a sexy goth cheerleader or a [...]
