How do you know if a recruiting agency will be a trusted partner or not?
Short of making reference calls, it’s tough to know. Some agencies think of themselves as salespeople whose job is done when they get paid. These are the people who treat candidates like inventory, and wouldn’t mind replacing your entire recruiting team.
Thankfully, there are a few questions you can ask beforehand that will help you identify a true partner agency.
You’ve developed a new idea that has disruption written all over it, you’ve inundated yourself with the gospel of GaryVee, you’ve pitched your idea to friends, family, and more venture capitalists than you can count. Then it happened. Someone believed in not only your product/service, but they wanted to back you on this ridiculous adventure called a start-up. So, now what? How can you ensure that funding provides a sturdy foundation for your business while making way for future company growth?
We’re glad you asked. We’ve compiled a list of 6 tips that will help you get the most out of your funding.
You’ve developed a new idea that has disruption written all over it, you’ve inundated yourself with the gospel of GaryVee, you’ve pitched your idea to friends, family, and more venture capitalists than you can count. Then it happened. Someone believed in not only your product/service, but they wanted to back you on this ridiculous adventure called a start-up. So, now what? How can you ensure that funding provides a sturdy foundation for your business while making way for future company growth?
We’re glad you asked. We’ve compiled a list of 6 tips that will help you get the most out of your funding.
Phil Knight started his career not unlike the way most college graduates do – with no money and no clear direction of what his future would entail. What later transpired is one of the greatest stories of relentless entrepreneurship, and a sports giant worth over $100 billion.
In his recent memoir titled ‘Shoe Dog’, Knight walks us through Nike’s inception, describes countless personal and professional trials and tribulations, and brings the story to a close at the company’s IPO in 1980. The book is extremely well written and full of valuable lessons for a leader in any capacity.
Here are 7 key leadership lessons from Nike Founder Phil Knight’s recent novel:
Phil Knight started his career not unlike the way most college graduates do – with no money and no clear direction of what his future would entail. What later transpired is one of the greatest stories of relentless entrepreneurship, and a sports giant worth over $100 billion.
In his recent memoir titled ‘Shoe Dog’, Knight walks us through Nike’s inception, describes countless personal and professional trials and tribulations, and brings the story to a close at the company’s IPO in 1980. The book is extremely well written and full of valuable lessons for a leader in any capacity.
Here are 7 key leadership lessons from Nike Founder Phil Knight’s recent novel:
According to the HR Council of Canada’s Report “The ‘New Collar’ Workforce”, Millennials make up over 30% of the population, and will make up a predominant portion of the labour force within the next decade. Evidently, your human resources department should begin to adopt strategies that are geared towards engaging millennials.
Motivated, productive, and engaged employees make business happen. Oftentimes a consumer will choose to purchase your product or service based on the employee who represents that product or service.
Employee engagement is one the secrets to a productive workforce, and as a result, a successful business as well. What is employee engagement? It usually refers to how engaged your employees are in their jobs. Are your employees engaged? That can directly affect your bottom line.
The next question to consider is: “what contributes to engagement in the workplace?”
It’s a myth that great employees are only motivated by money. Monetary compensation is important, but there is a litany of items that contribute to an employee’s engagement. Interestingly, some are so fundamental that we miss them completely. For instance, do your employees feel:
Recently, Deloitte released a report on talent trends and readiness around the world. More than 3,000 companies from 106 countries participated, and the results showed that the #1 issue facing companies now is employee engagement, retention, and culture. Most importantly, the report highlighted the realization that HR’s readiness to address these issues has slipped. According to the survey, 87% of companies rate culture, engagement, and retention as a high priority problem (with 50% rating it as urgent).
Today, there is a demand for meaningful work with opportunities to grow and develop, and the expectation of a flexible work environment – one full of fun and purpose. According to Deloitte, many organizations have not yet adjusted to meet the requirements of this new labor culture.
With the imperative role that people play in organizations and the strikingly high cost of turnover, employers across industries understand that attracting and retaining top talent is a major priority. From finding skilled and qualified candidates, to ensuring cultural fit and longevity of a new employee, there are many steps involved in making a successful hire.
The following are 9 critical steps for making a successful hire:
