There is a distinct difference between DIFFICULT and DEMANDING. Pray you don’t find both in any one person you are working for. Demanding employers are just that. Demanding. But employees at least know where they stand in terms of what’s expected of them, challenging though that may be. Generally speaking, demanding employers…
We All Need a Good Recruiting Process: Barbara Ashton Video
In this video, Barbara Ashton discusses the importance of a good recruiting process. Barbara Ashton is the President and Founder of Ashton & Associates Recruiting. Ashton & Associates Recruiting… Placing Powerful People. Every Time. Your investment with Ashton & Associates is backed and guaranteed by the clients we…
Questions to Ask Yourself as an Employer When Hiring: Barbara Ashton Video
In this video, Barbara talks about the most important things that come to her mind when discussing with employers how to approach a new hire. Barbara Ashton is the President and Founder of Ashton & Associates Recruiting. Ashton & Associates Recruiting… Placing Powerful People. Every Time. Ashton &…
Managing the Manager: How to Delegate as a Manager
We have all heard of training the trainer, but as a manager it is important you are also managing yourself properly. All too often, managers find themselves losing time and having their daily schedule swept aside as they work through and deal with employees throughout the day. Maintaining your own…
How to Job Search Safely Online
Online job search has made it convenient for anyone to look for a new job. With the convenience the internet has brought to job search, a breeding ground for fraudulent activity continues to grow each year. Job seekers are often an easy target for scam artists to access enough information…
A Caution to Managers When Dealing With Disruptive Team Members
If you have experienced one of these people working in your team, you will know what kind of damage they can cause. In my experience, I have seen two types of disruptive team members. There are those who just behave in a way that makes it hard for everyone else…
For Employers: Learn About the Values of Using a Headhunter
Executive Search Consultant Barbara Ashton discusses the very serious benefits gained by employers who use the services of headhunters and independent recruiters.
The Real Cost of a Bad Hire Explained
In this short video, Barbara Ashton talks about the real cost to a business when the wrong person is hired. ‘Cost of a Bad Hire’ is the introduction to a new series of short videos Ashton & Associates is rolling out to deepen discussion on issues of hiring and what we…
How to Hire People Smarter Than You
As recruiters we’re in daily contact with a host of hiring decision-makers, from company owners to C-suite executives and mid-level managers. The single most pressing challenge is not just about finding qualified candidates. It’s always about hiring the right qualified candidates which encompasses the qualities of character, commitment and compatibility….
3 Ways to Minimize the Staggering Costs of a Bad Hire
“At most companies people spend 2% of their time recruiting, and 75% managing their mistakes.” – Richard Fairbank, Founder, Capital One. Let’s talk about what happens when companies make bad hire choices… You know it just was a mistake, it’s over with, but did you learn your lesson from it?…
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