An employer trying to hire the perfect candidate is in many ways a good thing. It’s a significant improvement from the days of hiring anyone who could fog … Read more
Ira S Wolfe is President of Success Performance Solutions and author of several books including Perfect Labor Storm 2.0 and Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization.
Why Good Candidates Fail: Beware the 90 Percent Job Fit
I receive frequent requests for pre-employment tests that provide a job fit score. These scores provide a pseudo “Dummies Guide to Hiring” — a lazy … Read more
Where to Find Dependable, Intelligent, and Hard-Working Employees
Say hello to your newest employee Baxter. He stands three feet, one-inch tall and weighs 165 pounds. He’s dependable and works well on teams and alone. … Read more
8 Questions You Need to Ask to Turn Around Employee Turnover
Some of you like turnover, I realize: after all, you’re recruiters. But others on this site are in-house recruiters who’d like to keep who … Read more
How Capable Are Your Employees? 4 Indicators to Get the PICK of the Litter
Have you ever been stuck using a painfully slow and inefficient computer because it still worked? Just a few weeks ago, I emptied my garage and office of … Read more
2 Things You Should Know About the Skills Shortage
A day doesn’t go by that I don’t read a blog, LinkedIn discussion, or business article challenging the existence of a skilled worker shortage. Just last … Read more
Colonoscopies and Pre-Employment Tests Have a Lot in Common
What I learned recently is that colonoscopies and pre-employment testing have a lot in common. First of all, managers and employees dislike, maybe even … Read more
Economy: Heal Thyself Is a Foolhardy Approach
Following the release of the June unemployment figures, House Speaker John Boehner released a statement that began with: “The American people are still … Read more
Are Your Employees Cut Out for Virtual Work?
Telecommuting can attract and retain employees. It can even save you money. But not all employees or companies are cut out for virtual work. Providing the … Read more