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4 Ways to Rethink the Skills Gap

CareerBuilder

We recently did a study among hiring managers at LaSalle Network, in which 44 percent of respondents cited the skills gap as the biggest obstacle they expect to face this year. Here are four ways to rethink your approach to the skills gap this year: Hire for culture fit. If not, you part ways and avoid the cost of a permanent hire.

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Questions inclusive leaders ask themselves to uncover their biases

PowerToFly

Addressing bias has the benefit of facilitating personal growth and emotional intelligence, thus enhancing a leader’s credibility and trustworthiness among their teams and stakeholders. We’d receive questions like the following: “Is it okay to base hiring decisions on whether I’d enjoy sharing a three-hour plane flight together?” “I’d

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Why you should be hiring for soft skills, not just technical abilities

JazzHR

However, good soft skills are just as important than technical abilities when it comes to making smart hiring decisions. Recruiters and hiring managers should be keen to effectively assess a candidate’s soft skills in order to to create a well oiled workforce. Tips for hiring for soft skills.

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10 Sales Interview Questions + Evaluation Tips to Hire Sales Stars

The Hire Talent

An interview is an amazing opportunity for hiring managers to get a sense of who the candidate is, what they’re capable of, and whether their skills and attitudes align with the position. However, a sales interview is probably the best context for hiring managers to understand whether they selected and screened the best candidates.

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How to Find Top Leaders for Your Company

Spark Hire

In addition, people with growth mindsets generally talk about things they have learned from attending industry events, being mentored, reading books, blogs, newsletters, forums, magazines etc., They should have high emotional intelligence and be able to network well, negotiate effectively, and keep their cool under challenging circumstances.

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Hospital Leaders Share 8 Tips to Manage Multigenerational Staff

CareerBuilder

STRATEGY: Hire a semi-retired nurse as a career coach. ” One innovative cross-generational project was hiring a semiretired nurse to work part time as a career coach. To meet that new reality, Johns Hopkins Medicine changed its business plan, hiring more doctors to work fewer hours — and paying them less. Karen Hill, R.N.,

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How to Build a Content Marketing Team in 5 Easy Steps

Vervoe

Before hiring a content marketing team, you need to know your purpose, goals, and strategy. Preferred content types: social media influencers, blogs, magazines. posts Facebook: Product news, brand marketing, events, media mentions, evergreen content, “we’re hiring!” Read more: The Ultimate Guide to Diversity Hiring ].

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