We all know that great leadership is demonstrated by high engagement in the workplace. But did you know that at the core of engagement is Oxytocin? Oxytocin is commonly called the trust molecule, as well as the hormone most commonly associated with mother and child bonding. Dr Love (aka Dr. Paul Zak) is a neuro-economist at Claremont Graduate University. He’s also a…
LIFE LESSONS of a HEADHUNTER: The Difference Between Difficult and Demanding Employers
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…
If You Struggle with Hiring the Right People, You’re Not Alone.
Here are 4 tips to help you get it right, every time. Do Your Own Interviewing. I have seen this mistake repeated over and over again – leaving the hiring to the people in HR. Unless your Human Resources department carries a lead role in your business process — and…
The True Value of Using a Headhunter: Barbara Ashton Video
In this video, Barbara Ashton, talks about the value of using a headhunter and how clients benefit. She is a highly experienced and expert recruiter who leads Ashton & Associates Recruiting, . Ashton & Associates Recruiting… Helping You Hire Right. Every Time. Ashton & Associates Recruiting is constantly adding…
The Value of Good Headhunters
If anyone tells you that being a good headhunter is easy, they’re either drunk, stoned, or just plain stupid. I’ve been in the recruiting / headhunting business for over three decades. What an enormous blessing it is for me to be a part of so many people’s careers and business…
Headhunter Insider Tips on Keeping Your Spear Sharp
It’s no secret many are confused when they hear the term headhunter, images of bone-in-hair-painted-faces charge top of mind. Executive search may carry a tamer vision, but they are in fact one and the same. It’s all about the fine art of targeting, tracking and bringing home that exceptional trophy…
Devil in the Details – The Unbelievable But True Story of a Seriously Bad Hire
This is without a doubt one of the craziest bad hire stories I’ve ever heard. I was at a house party a while back and met a lawyer. Upon hearing I was in the recruiting business he told me this true story. It happened to a colleague of his who was a partner…
DON’T GET SUED – TOP 7 MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE
The following is a list of pitfalls and common foibles for which many employers have been sued. Stop what you’re doing and take head. It’s cheaper in the long run to be informed, than it is to be sued. 1. Make everyone an “independent contractor” to avoid costly payroll benefits …
Skimping on Employee Training Because of Costs? Bad Idea.
Too often small-business owners ignore the value of providing a formal training program, focusing instead on worrying that the employees they invest time and money into are just going to leave anyway. What About If Your Customers Leave? Inadequate training is THE biggest underlying reason for the scarcity of great…
What’s Your BEST Employee Value Proposition?
Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is the balance of the rewards and benefits that are received by employees in return for their performance at the workplace. Wikipedia is right, but there’s far more to ensuring you have what it takes to attract A-Level talent. Start…
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