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Newsletter #36 September 25, 2018 |
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| Healthy Hiring: 4 Steps to Systematic Recruiting by Pete Tosh, Founder, The Focus Group
Last week's lead article compared sloppy hiring practices to a junk food diet. Neither is likely to produce optimum results. The point had to do with discipline. Good health requires a balanced diet, exercise, and limited burger intake. Similarly, it takes a systematic and well-planned approach to recruit candidates that contribute to the success of your organization.
The second article in a series on systematic recruiting lists four steps that describe a systematic approach to recruiting and interviewing: - Define the Parameters - Develop the objectives and specific job criteria for the hiring process.
- Do the Prep Work – Review the resume and map out a strategy ahead of the interview.
- Let the Candidate Talk – The candidate should do 80% or more of the talking during the interview.
- Focus on Accomplishments – Descriptions of the applicant's past behavior are the best predictors of future performance.
A disciplined approach to hiring isn't as easy as simply filling positions with "warm bodies," but the results can be measured in higher productivity, increased morale, improved customer relationships, employees who are engaged and contribute to your organization's success.
Read more in the GEA blog. |
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| | Southern Automotive Conference in Atlanta, Oct. 3 - 5
Special Discounts for GEA Members
The Southern Automotive Conference comes to Georgia in 2018! Presented by the Georgia Automotive Manufacturers Association (GAMA), the event features speakers, exhibitors, and lots of Atlanta activities. The internationally-recognized event brings together thought leaders, original equipment manufactureres , suppliers, and service providers to discuss the latest automotive industry innovations. The Southeast is the fastest-growing area in the U.S. for auto manufacturing, so Atlanta is the perfect venue for the event.
Georgia Employers’ Association members can receive a $75 discount off the regular non-member registration fee when they use promo code SACFB2018. Download a brochure with more information about the event and click the button to register online.
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| | | | Wage Growth? Meh . . .
10 years after the Great Recession, there’s been no real recovery in wage growth, according to a new analysis of U.S. employee pay data by global organizational consulting firm Korn Ferry. Researchers tabulated data from more than 5.5 million employees in nearly 2,000 companies for the analysis. Here’s what they found: |
| | Lower level employees have seen real-wage decreases since 2008, according to Korn Ferry Senior Client Partner, Tom McMullen. He attributes the slight increases for mid-level and senior managers to demand for specialized, skilled employees.
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| | | Register Now for the GEA Fall Conference
You won't want to miss the 2018 GEA Fall Conference! This year's event is packed with interesting speakers and critical topics that will bring you up to date on the latest HR, legal, and regulatory trends and developments.
Here are just a few of the topics on the agenda: - The "Me Too" Movement
- Millennials: The New Workforce
- Lessons In Leadership
- Proven Initiatives for Retaining Your Organization's Talent
Join us on Wednesday, November 7 for a round of golf at the beautiful Preserve Course at Lake Oconee, followed by the conference on Thursday.
There's complete information about the event and the speakers on the GEA website. Click the button to learn more.
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