Be Kind to Applicants

Be Kind to Applicants

First, The Conclusion Being kind to applicants / candidates during the interview should be part of all company cultures. Treating candidates well during the hiring process is not only the right thing to do, but it can also have a positive impact on your...
Business Crisis or Mistake?

Business Crisis or Mistake?

This post is designed as an adjunct to our Layoffs post. Background The reality of layoffs hits people hard. No one likes them. We’ve been on the inside and outside during layoffs. Here at CareerNet, our staff members have plenty of experience with crises.  None...
Layoffs Harm Productivity

Layoffs Harm Productivity

How it Begins In times of economic uncertainty, companies may need to make tough decisions such as layoffs to stay afloat. However, layoffs can have a negative impact on employee morale, productivity, and retention, as well as damage the company’s employment...
HR is a Full-Contact Sport

HR is a Full-Contact Sport

ntro Hey, HR Pros, sometimes the obvious is the reason. Sounds ominous right? Well hiring is a “Full-Contact” sport. There’s no way around it. To do it right you need to get inside the head of your candidate. Nothing is more full-contact than that.  There are no...
3 Simple Steps to Win Recruiting

3 Simple Steps to Win Recruiting

Stale Results?   Here are 3 Simple Steps to upgrade those stale recruiting results   It’s Friday. It’s 1:00. Your week is winding down. Remaining items on your to-do list are pushed to next week. That’s because your staff productivity levels fall off after Friday...
The One Big Idea

The One Big Idea

Hire Entry Level people only.   Why? There are many reasons.   First   They are blank slates. They come with nothing but enthusiasm and basic skills. They are free of bad habits developed within past work environments.   Second  They are eager to learn and receptive...