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 …
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…
Taking the Time To Hire Right is Critical
Today many are struggling to figure out which direction to take next; others are hiring the pick of the crop. A better question to ask then is who can afford not to to take the time to hire great people? “At most companies, people spend 2% of their time…
Keeping Your Best at Their Best (Why Money is NOT the Answer)
On money and motivation — my colleague Peter Reek at Smart Savvy put me onto this terrific animation narrated by best-selling author Daniel Pink. It’s a great reminder for us all… Barbara Ashton is the founder of Ashton & Associates Recruiting Inc., and is a…
Keeping Your Best at Their Best ( Why Money is NOT the Answer with all staff )
On Money & Motivation — my colleague Peter Reek at Smart Savvy put me onto this terrific animation narrated by best-selling author Daniel Pink The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. Barbara Ashton is the President of Ashton & Associates and is a senior recruitment specialist with over 30 years…
How Do Others See You?
One of my favorite newsletters is Monday Morning Memo which is never not waiting faithfully in my inbox on yes, Monday morning. The latest by Roy Williams is about communicating with customers using the unique ability to see things (your business) from the outside looking in. Some things to think…
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