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Not Every Employer or Employee Needs a Non-Compete!
It is truly rewarding to write an article which foments discussion... and it doesn't matter whether we agree or disagree, simply that we talk about something which might be important to your business. However, the end result of a non-compete discussion should not necessarily be to foist one of these agreements on every employee. Rather, it should prompt you to think through which of your long-time key employees (or new hires) are in a position to harm your business if they leave tomorrow and join or open a competing company.

MONEY OBJECTIONS: IT'S NEVER ABOUT THE MONEY
After having several conversations with a new prospect and his team, we all decided to move forward and get them trained in Buying Facilitation. As per our agreement, I wrote up a contract and sent it out to “Joe”. Then I got an email from him saying he needed to put the program on hold for six months at least, so that his new hires could prove their value and start earning money.
The Press Release Triple Threat
PR is great, it’s not free, it’s earned, but when it is, it packs some very nice ROI. One strategy that small business owners should employ is to take their PR message online and directly to the prospect by consistent use of the age old tool, the press release.
Why is there a growing interest in managerial and executive onboarding?
Research shows up to 40 per cent of promoted leaders fall short of expectations in the first eighteen months and the figure is higher for newcomers to the organisation. There is a growing awareness that the cost of failure is too great to leave successful transitions 
to chance. Executive onboarding programs improve retention and reduce the risk by providing a formal process beyond orientation, giving new leaders the best start possible.
Maximizing New Hire Value
What would it mean to your organization to bring your new hires up to full productivity in half the time? When new hire development programs function effectively, the new hires perform meaningful work sooner, and their managers’, peers’ and trainers’ time involvement is reduced, increasing everyone’s productivity.

Lesson #4: “We focus a lot on culture”
“Watching Ev really sink his teeth into the role of CEO, take it very seriously,” says Stone. “He very genuinely wants to innovate – not just from a product or technology standpoint, but from a company standpoint. For me, I’ve learned about what it means to focus on a culture, to build social responsibility and the idea of a company as a super-organism.”
Rethinking Cognitive Skills Testing for New Hires and Promotions
Hiring managers need to make accurate assessments about the cognitive capabilities of potential new hires and those up for promotion (e.g. handling complex information, identifying priorities, and making effective decisions). A hundred years of IQ testing has, however, distorted the image of cognitive assessment to the point where it has largely gone out of favor. No single score can reflect the complex interaction of cognitive, motivational, psychological and contextual factors that impact on thinking.
Employment Reference Checks - Providing and Receiving
It’s becoming more and more challenging for companies to conduct employment reference checks on potential new hires. It’s not only frustrating to those doing the hiring but also to those looking to be hired.
Six bottom-line best practices in recruiting
Recruiting strategies may flex and change with economic conditions and in reaction to competitors in the market. But there are certain best practices that are a constant benefit to every organization that adheres to them, whether the economy is up or down. Recruiting excellence has a direct, and positive, impact on the bottom line. Increasing revenue per employee and saving turnover costs are two important benefits. Here are six recruiting best practices that will make a measureable difference in your business.
Employer Guide to Employment Verification Requirements
As an employer your role in documenting alien employees can be tricky. Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) you are required to substantiate through review of certain documents that your employees are authorized to work in the United States while simultaneously avoiding unfair employment practices. Penalties for I-9 violations can be expensive, in some cases civil penalties have reached over $50,000. With this quick guide you can ensure all of your company is in compliance with all regulations.

New Hires From Old Employees
Does your organization have an alumni program in place?

Business Plans Don’t Last Forever
Business plans... you either love them or hate them. They are a beautiful thing when they create a unified focus and alignment across your company... And empower your team to go out and do what they must do to produce results. But fast-growing companies outgrow their business plans. Often, it is just a matter of time, because business plans don’t last forever! It’s highly likely you have outgrown your business plan when:
8 Warning Signs That an Outsourcing Job is Failing
While outsourcing specific skills can be a great alternative for businesses, the realities of human resources can still sometimes rear their ugly head. Just as new hires for in-house positions can turn out to be unproductive, outsourcing freelance placements have that same unfortunate potential. Rather than letting these issues scare you away from outsourcing to freelance contractors, use the following tips to help your outsourcing outcomes to be successful. Ultimately, these warning signs are relevant for in-house jobs as well as those jobs which you are outsourcing.

Leveraging Generational Diversity
The different generations at a glance and how to utilize the strengths of each
10 Secrets to Pruning Your List
I know, I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, but you are only as good as the ideal client profile or prospect list you create and communicate with in a meaningful way, consistently over time. It’s a simple as that.

Training Employees in a Tight Economy
One reason you should be looking to increase your training dollars is that you want to retain your star employees and show them that the organization believes in them and is looking to develop their skills to be even more valuable to everyone.

Back to Basics: HR Lessons the Boss Needs to Know
Building a happy and productive workforce doesn't have to be rocket science. By maintaining fair policies, providing good feedback and cultivating a respectful and positive work environment, organizations can reap huge rewards. But organizations sometimes forget to cover the basics of proper human resources management. From absenteeism and a demoralized workplace atmosphere to outright sabotage, the consequences to a company of not implementing some basic HR techniques can be devastating.

The "Never Play Favorites" Myth
Many year's ago, while training at a branch of Dean Whitter (now Morgan Stanley), I learned an important management truth. The branch manager at this office was mandated by corporate to spend a minimum of 60 percent of his time working with and supporting the stock brokers who had been given offices (based on their top performance) surrounding the "bull pen," where the vast majority of the brokers had cubicles. Those staff members in the cubicles were allocated 40 percent of the manager's time.
Your First 100 Days-4 Fast Ways To Shine
You got the job. After filling out the piles of paperwork, you have to wonder. Now what? How will you make your first 100 days so powerful that you make a great impression?

How To Help The Newest Hire Feel At Home
Do you remember your first day at your job? If you do you likely remember how stressed and anxious you were going into that day. Starting a new job is an exciting time of change and opportunity but it is also often uncomfortable and stressful. There is a reason why people always say the first day is the hardest. As an employee there are steps you can take to help new people feel more comfortable and to more quickly incorporate them into the team.
Out With The Old; In With The New
With Newness come anticipation for both the new-hire and the organization

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OFCCP and EEOC Compliance
Compliance with government agencies & regulations is not what you would prefer to focus your time and company resources on. But, non-compliance and failure to report accordingly can be more costly than you might imagine, as a review of recent fines and settlements shows. It is also resource draining to receive notice of an audit or review and realize that your organization has not been effectively keeping up with records of applicants relative to minority or veteran status, and the hires for these various groups, including the reasons for the hires.
MONEY OBJECTIONS: IT'S NEVER ABOUT THE MONEY
After having several conversations with a new prospect and his team, we all decided to move forward and get them trained in Buying Facilitation. As per our agreement, I wrote up a contract and sent it out to “Joe”. Then I got an email from him saying he needed to put the program on hold for six months at least, so that his new hires could prove their value and start earning money.
Twitter-savvy job applicants only need apply
Companies are favouring new hires who have social networking skills.
What To Include In Personnel Files For New Staff Members
To protect themselves as well as their new hires, employers must ensure that personnel files contain all documents required by the federal government and by their respective organization. This article provides a list of items that should be included in a personnel file.

Conducting Effective New Hire Training to Reduce Turnover
New hire training is an effective way to reduce the rate of turnover and enhance the acculturation and productivity of new employees in companies. By showing an upfront commitment to new hires, new hires will be confident in their decision to join your organization, motivated and equipped to produce their best work immediately, and more likely to stay. Invest in them early and they'll stay longer.
Employment Reference Checks - Providing and Receiving
It’s becoming more and more challenging for companies to conduct employment reference checks on potential new hires. It’s not only frustrating to those doing the hiring but also to those looking to be hired.
Building teams for Small Businesses and Solopreneurs
Building teams for Small Businesses and Solopreneurs can seem like a daunting task. Every businessperson wants that "winning" team of individuals, and each team member wants to feel important to the whole. Therefore, team building teams Small Businesses and Solopreneurs isn't just about finding great potential hires - it's about finding great hires that can also WORK together effectively. To build a successful and effective team, each person on the team must have a healthy level of commitment, an understanding and respect of / for your business culture and a grasp of your vision for your business. If your team is local, having face to face meetings where discussions can take place, helps make that three-fold foundation a reality.
Maximizing New Hire Value
What would it mean to your organization to bring your new hires up to full productivity in half the time? When new hire development programs function effectively, the new hires perform meaningful work sooner, and their managers’, peers’ and trainers’ time involvement is reduced, increasing everyone’s productivity.

The Fatal Flaw in the Job Description/Resume Process
If you read our earlier post More Reasons to Outsource B2B Lead Generation, you saw the damning data from LeadershipIQ – lots of new hires fail and many more are so-so at best – and very few are stars. Why is this?
Quiznos Hires New Board Members
Quiznos hires new board members as part of their company restructuring.
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