EVP—Enron Had a Great One
Lots of companies’ EVPs (employee value propositions) have nice-sounding platitudes that are a litany of things that they aren’t, says Consultant Stephanie Tarant, PhD. Take Enron, for example.
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Your EVP—Promoting Your Corporate Brand from the Inside Out!
The Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is the value one perceives, the employment deal that is derived from the everyday employee experience, says Consultant Stephanie Tarant, PhD. It is the foundation of an organization’s reputation as a place to work.
More Results from the Recruiting and Retention Survey—Onboarding and Retaining Practices
In yesterday’s Advisor, we presented results from our 2014 Recruiting and Retention Survey. Today, more findings from this timely study, including practices for new hires and preferred methods of retention.
The 2014 Recruiting and Retention Survey Is In … How Do You Compare?
Recruiting and retaining top employees is a cornerstone of every successful organization—and it’s only going to get more challenging as we enter 2015. How do your recruiting practices stack up against what others are doing in today’s war for talent?
Quality Starts With People
The other day, I was driving through a small town and saw a sign on the side of a building that read, “Nobody ever regrets buying quality.” That got me thinking about quality. Did the proprietor of this business have it right? Does no one ever regret paying for a quality product or service?
New laws affecting Illinois employers take effect January 1
by Steven L. Brenneman Illinois employers need to be aware of a few new laws taking effect January 1. Ban the box One of the new laws, the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act, prohibits most private-sector employers and employment agencies with 15 or more employees from asking applicants about their criminal histories and conducting […]
Santa’s Gone High-Tech This Holiday Season
It appears as though all of Santa’s workers have left the North Pole workshop in search of more favorable careers (dentistry maybe?), but where does that leave jolly Old St. Nick? Who will help him make and deliver the toys?
“Talent Management? Isn’t That for Hollywood?”
“Talent management? Isn’t that for Hollywood?” asks Josh Bersin, speaking at the HR Tech conference, held recently in Las Vegas. Bersin, a highly respected consultant who is Principal and Founder of Bersin by Deloitte, Deloitte Consulting, offered his research and tips for succeeding with the new talent agenda.
Turnover Problems in Sales? The Issue is Recruitment, Not Pay
In yesterday’s Advisor, Featured Consultant Joseph DiMisa warned against a $2-million mistake—hiring the wrong salesperson. Today, we discuss how he addressed a sales force turnover problem.
Hiring the Wrong Salesperson is a $2-Million Mistake
The stakes are very high when it comes to hiring salespeople, says Consultant Joseph DiMisa. It isn’t just a matter of salary and training—it can mean an average of $2 million in lost sales.