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It’s Not What The Candidate Has Done
“Let me see your list of questions,” I asked. I could tell by the quick look that Claire didn’t have a list. “I don’t have them written, just in my head, but I could probably write the questions down for … Continue reading →
First 30 Seconds of the Interview
From the Ask Tom mailbag: Question: I am the HR Director for a large company. Part of my role, is assisting managers in the hiring process. Very frustrating. Most times, these guys will make a hiring decision in the first … Continue reading →
Hiring Talent – New Online Program
Pre-registration is now open for our new program – Hiring Talent. Most of my conversations the past few weeks have been about recruiting. Business volume is picking up (slowly). There is movement in the candidate pool. Most companies are totally … Continue reading →
Motivation Issues and Management Issues
Wes was turning inward, thinking about his role. “I never really thought about the people system that I’m responsible for. I always thought of recruiting as a necessary evil. We never plan for it. Conducting interviews is always inconvenient. I … Continue reading →
Calibrating the Roles
From the Ask Tom Mailbag: Question: Can you describe the difference between a Stratum II Supervisor and a Stratum III Manager related to their roles and accountabilities? Response: Every company and every business model is different, so there will be … Continue reading →
Before You Start Meddling
This conversation was prompted by Wednesday’s post on Where to Start? “Before you start meddling with the people around you, your team members, your colleagues, you have to figure out your role,” I nodded. “In the midst of your organization, … Continue reading →
Steps and Relationships
“Who I am?” Ruben asked, furrowing his brow. “Yes, who are you?” I insisted. “What is your role?” “Well, I’m the manager,” he explained. “My role is to manage. It’s my team that actually does the work. I just manage.” … Continue reading →
Grabby Stuff
From the Ask Tom mailbag: Question: I was in your workshop, about Time Span. Almost overwhelming. I say, almost, because it is grabby stuff. I don’t know if I will see my company the same way, when I go back … Continue reading →
Where a Manager Skips a Layer
From the Ask Tom mailbag: Question: You have talked about the role of the Manager Once Removed. In our company, that role is not encouraged and in some cases, we have been told that it undermines the authority of the … Continue reading →
Timing is Everything
I just spent some time digesting the latest report from ITR. I have a sinking feeling in my stomach, mixed emotions. On one hand, the recovery is underway, but the next bump in the road is only a scant two … Continue reading →
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