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Working long hours and 2 hours driving back and forth appear to be the norm in S. Korea, according to an article on Forbes.com.
According to a 2008 ranking by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, South Koreans work the longest hours per year, on average, 2357. That may not seem so bad, until […]

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According to a global poll taken by Monster.com and published on
RecruitingTrends.com that is the per cent of US workers willing to accept less money for their ideal job.The poll states; “We see a general consensus among workers around the globe that people are open to pursuing more fulfilling careers, not just […]

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Recruitinrg Trends.com article from Manpower Inc.’s third annual talent shortage survey is an eye opener. It found that 31% of all employers worldwide are having trouble finding talent.
“According to the survey, the top 5 jobs that employers are having difficulty filling in 2008 compared to 2007 include: Skilled Manual Trades, Sales Representatives, Technicians, Engineers, […]

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Business guru Peter Drucker has said, “Of all the decisions an executive makes, none are as important as the decision about people because they ultimately determine the performance capacity of the organization.” Warren Bennis, professor of business at the University of Southern California and author of Managing the Dream, calls the search for Top Talent […]

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56% of hires fail! So just flip a coin and increase your odds.
The failure rate our client experienced with the VP of Sales position was painful for them, but it is not unusual.
When companies hire a six-figure executive, they expect them to “hit the ground running” and produce results quickly. But according to our surveys […]

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When do you start the process of hiring a new person?
Most companies start the hiring process when they need someone. They wait until the best person quits or if it is a new position they wait until they need this person. Since it can take between 2 and 4 months to hire someone, what is the […]

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And all the skills that go with that title.
One day we are just hard working individual contributors and all of a sudden the next day we are hiring managers. One day we know little about managing others and the next we are expected to be competent hiring managers. It is as if with that title comes […]

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What business is your company in?
I spoke today to 300 executives for a company that services cars. Basically they do oil changes, brakes, tires, things of that nature. They have over 160 locations and by all industry metrics are the best in the industry. They are totally focused on customer experience. They are […]

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It might mean the company has to change its culture.
Candidates today are not only seeking compensation in the form of money, but also are interested in non-monetary rewards. Companies are constantly asking us”How do we know they will fit in our culture?” Candidates are always saying “I want to leave my company because of […]

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Stop fishing in such shallow waters
Companies complaint that they can’t find qualified candidates is the biggest issue we regularly hear. This is because most of the time they are fishing for candidates in just 10% of the total candidate pool. Given that, does it surprise you that you can’t find people when you exclude […]

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