Hiring the right people

Article Abstract:

Good hiring practices can prevent failures that cause costly turnover problems in small businesses. Making good hiring decisions requires careful planning, reference checks and a view of hiring as a long-term relationship. Personality tests and probation plans may be helpful.

Cover Story, Small business, Employment interviewing, Employee selection, Temporary employees

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Beyond the suggestion box

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The best corporate cultures are those that encourage the creative ability of employees and show that their input and ideas are valued. A system created by Boardroom Inc called I-Power that encourages employees to produce ideas for their companies is described.

Innovations, Corporate culture, Employee motivation, Participatory management, Business creativity, Boardroom Inc. (Des Moines, Iowa)

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Lighting a fire under the fired

Article Abstract:

Challenger, Gray and Christmas has provided outplacement assistance to executives since 1965. Pres James Challenger attributes his high success rate to his aggressive and personalized style.

Employment agencies, Analysis, Outplacement services, Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc.

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