Hiring decisions are fraught with risks and can impact the decision maker’s world in major ways.  Each hire brings costly and time-consuming tasks of orientation, training and indoctrination.  The reason for a hire is most certainly to perform a set of productive tasks, and if the hire is unable to perform, then those tasks become [...]

With resume fraud running rampant, employers are becoming more savvy about the most frequent fraudulent claims on resumes. Most companies perform background and substance abuse checks, and sometimes credit checks. So, how do you prepare a winning resume?

Despite those that spend high dollars on personality tests and a battery of aptitude tests, most hires still come down to a gut feeling. Chip McCreary, president of Austin-McGregor International, promotes a “lucky seven” set of questions to gather insight into the personality of the person he is interviewing. more…

It’s interesting that candidates most receptive to interviewing tips are usually those that have no trouble receiving job offers. Recruiters…have you heard this before?
“I really don’t need any interviewing tips. I’ve had plenty of interviews, and I know all there is to know.”
Candidates that make comments like this are most likely not going to get [...]

During these down times, companies are looking within to find cost-cutting measures to survive the rollercoaster of economic recession. Many will experience such a negative impact on their business that rebound may be too difficult. Staying lean across the board – through reduction in people, technology, bonuses, etc. – is what every company seems to be doing. more…

Unsettling times and discomfort about the national economy and the future of business are upon us. Future-focused businesses are instilling plans to improve key operations with technology systems that contribute to competitive advantage. When executing technology projects, people are the key ingredient to completing projects successfully, on time and on budget. more…

The future is now. The talent shortage facing the energy industry is no longer a thing of the future, it has arrived. Dubbed The Great Crew Change and The Perfect Storm, the oil and gas industry’s scramble to find qualified and interested candidates to replace outgoing baby boomers is in full swing. more…