Tag: Pinnacle Solutions
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The corporate library-how (and why) we set one up
Offering a corporate library to employees is a great way to encourage learning and give people low-cost opportunities for growth and development. We have been kicking around the idea of establishing one for a while (especially after my article about how to develop an employee reading program), and in October the right things came together to make…
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HR-entry level questions and answers
Recently Jason sent me an email about being in HR (entry level HR, to be specific). He gave me permission to post his comments and my responses below. I actually stumbled upon your blog/site while searching for tips on how to land an entry-level HR position. I am in the same boat as you (were)…
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Small Business Hiring on the DriveThruHR Show
Today I spent some time talking with Bryan Wempen about small business hiring and how to recruit in a high-touch, intimate way on the DriveThruHR radio show. Recruiting for a small business lets you do some things that you wouldn’t otherwise be able to in a larger company, and it’s a great look into what…
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Recruiting family members
No, I’m not talking about recruiting your family members! I’m talking about going the extra mile and working to make the candidate’s family members more comfortable with the new company and job. I had a great experience a few days back when I brought in a new candidate and got to spend some time talking…
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Mike Durant’s Principles of Leadership
If you don’t know who Mike Durant is, you are missing out on an amazing story. He is the pilot of Super Six Four, the Black Hawk helicopter that was shot down in Somalia in 1993. He was captured by the enemy, put through a horrible experience, and lived to tell the tale. But that…
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The cost of disengaged employees
Disengaged employees cost companies money in numerous ways. They are much more expensive to maintain than their engaged counterparts, and many organizations are working hard to find ways to help get their people engaged and more productive. I’ve been a disengaged employee. It stinks. I didn’t start out planning to be one. I don’t know…