Hiring is an art, not a science. There’s no formula for choosing the perfect candidate every time. As a result, even the best attempts to hire the right person for the job may end in disappointment.   While the occasional misstep in hiring may be inevitable, it doesn’t have to set back your team or your… Read more »

“Soft” skills suffer from a misnomer. They’re called “soft” skills to distinguish them from job-specific technical skills, but there’s nothing “soft” or weak about them. Also known as transferable skills, soft skills are the ones that are essential to success on any team or in any workplace.  As a result, candidates with strong soft skills… Read more »

Many hiring managers read resumes very quickly. They want a general idea of the applicant’s background and skills. Often, they accept that this quick overview is enough for the first round of decisions – they leave deeper questions for the interview process.  Reviewing resumes too quickly, however, means that a hiring manager may skip over… Read more »

Watching a company grow can be exciting, especially when your own hard work contributes to the expansion. The decision to add to your team is crucial to that continued growth, as well as to your team’s ability to learn and adapt to changing economic, industry, and customer concerns.   It may be time to add new… Read more »

The departure of a team member is inevitable. Even companies with low turnover see their staff members occasionally leave the team for various reasons. When a staff member announces they’ll be leaving, it’s critical to have a plan in place to cover the key aspects of their work and to replace them with a qualified… Read more »