[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This is the second blog in a series about “ideal candidates”. We take a position, run it through TalentSorter’s scientific algorithm, and provide you with the behavioral characteristics of an “ideal candidate” (note: download the full report at the bottom of the post). Because of the way TalentSorter has been designed, it is able to compare the personality traits and other … Read More
Hiring a Receptionist? Here’s What Your Ideal Candidate Looks Like
This is the first post in a series about “ideal candidates”. We take a position, run it through TalentSorter’s scientific algorithm, and provide you with the characteristics of an “ideal candidate”. Because of the way the TalentSorter has been designed, it is able to compare the personality traits and other attributes of an individual to those of people who have … Read More
Why CFOs and CEOs Need to Put Real Value on Their Most Critical Asset – People
Too many leaders and managers view things like performance reviews as an exercise in “compliance with HR policy” and not as a task to do because it is simply good business! The job of every single leader is to manage for performance, engage employees, and retain the best people. Something is still missing in our core thinking around people: we … Read More
10 Interview Questions to Ensure Fit with Manager
This is another set of interview questions as part of our “hiring for fit” series. Check out previous posts including interview questions to ask to ensure fit with company, fit with job, as well as questions designed specifically when hiring sales managers. This week we focus our attention on interview questions you want to ask candidates to help ensure fit … Read More
First Things First: Fit, then Engagement, then Results
The Gallup Organization inadvertently kicked off a consulting Gold Rush back in the mid-1990’s when they set out to better understand what exactly it was that ‘Great Managers’ do differently than their peers. The research and their landmark findings are well documented in First, Break All The Rules (Marcus Buckingham, Curt Coffman); if you manage people now or ever intend … Read More