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In yesterday’s Advisor we discussed some of the implications of interviewing candidates who might have ADHD. Today we’ll look at what you can and cannot do during an interview before and after an offer is made. See yesterday’s article for more information on the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as well as considerations […]
What if, during an interview, an applicant asks you to bear with him or her because he or she has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? What if you subsequently decided not to hire that candidate? Have you exposed your company to liability? When you consider that 1 in 25 adults has some form of ADHD, it’s […]
Each month, BLR® conducts a nationwide survey of HR professionals to learn about policies and practices in Human Resources throughout the country. Available from October 5 to October 29, this month’s survey asks questions about holiday practices, including: Which HR functions are outsourced? What do you think is the biggest challenge your HR department will […]
Available from October 5 to October 29, this month’s survey asks questions about holiday practices, including: Which HR functions are outsourced? What do you think is the biggest challenge your HR department will face over the next 18 months? What is HR’s role in strategic business planning for your company? How would you describe the […]
To wrap up the week, we’ve got some insights on the power of conversation from Brady G. Wilson (www.bradywilson.com), cofounder of Juice Inc., a corporate training company that services organizations from Toronto to Los Angeles. This article is written by Brady, based on principles from his latest book, Beyond Engagement: A Brain-Based Approach That Blends […]
Engagement—it’s the key to employee growth and development. Moreover, engagement drives results, right? It’s not that easy, says Vice President of Training Nicole Price of Cy Wakeman, Inc. Personal accountability must be a part of the engagement equation. Price offered her tips at the 2014 Advanced Employment Issues Symposium (AEIS)—register now to attend this year’s […]
Creating an effective sales compensation plan is a key component of a company’s overall compensation administration. The goal is to craft a sales compensation plan that motivates team members to perform strongly. Here are 10 principles to make sure your sales compensation plan is effective. Creating an effective sales compensation plan is a key component […]
Today and tomorrow, leadership expert Alan R. Zimmerman, PhD, CSP, CPAE, presents nine tests that every leader must pass. Are your efforts on point to overcome the everyday obstacles that leaders face? Even if you don’t pass every test, you can use Zimmerman’s insight to learn and improve.
Last week, my wife’s grandmother passed away at 98 years of age. She was a special lady who remained alert and curious until her last days. She was active on Facebook, keeping up with her great-grandchildren’s lives. So my family and I made the trip back to the Midwest for the funeral. Landing at the […]
On Wednesday and Thursday, sales guru Joseph DiMisa looked at what organizations can do to help their reps push closer to the million-dollar threshold. To wrap up the week, Dimisa presents some final best practices of seven-figure sales reps. Once an organization has reps with the right competencies and has “decontaminated” their time, the next […]