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Best Practices for Making the Most of Uncertain Times: How Important is Talent?
Managing a supply chain company in our still uncertain economy can be challenging. The people you employ probably have to do more with less, and you may have less money to work with overall. In this situation, it may seem foolish to hire more people. You may think it makes more sense to find more…
Read MoreDoes Your Company’s Leadership Support Innovation?
When you think about innovative organizations, you probably think of Silicon Valley and its IT companies, or advertising agencies and other creative firms. But there’s no reason a supply chain company/organization can’t be just as innovative. It’s not so much what you make or do at a company, it’s how you run your business. Let’s…
Read MoreWhat is Non-Negotiable At Your Business?
One of the most difficult challenges managers face is balancing the need for their employees to achieve certain results by a certain time, and avoiding the temptation to micro-manage to make sure those goals are reached. Employees need a certain amount of freedom and the ability to make choices. This can be a difficult line…
Read MoreWhat Impact Does a Bad Hire Have On Your Company?
Does your company have $25,000 to $50,000 to spare? If not, you may want to consider what those numbers represent: the cost of a “bad” hire. Yes, if you consider the time and work you put into hiring just one person, it could end up costing you tens of thousands of dollars if that person…
Read MoreLot’s of Resumes ≠ Right Candidate
Many companies face the same typical hiring situation: A requisition is opened for a new position. So you advertise; hundreds of resumes pour in, and by the time you’ve screened them, held interviews and made an offer, you’ve spent countless hours. Often the hours and money you have invested may still not find a candidate…
Read MoreAre You Trusted? Trust in Employers Hit Rock Bottom
Employees’ trust in their employers has hit a new low. According to a recent study, business trust levels are at the lowest point since 2009. Only 23 percent of employees feel that their organization’s leaders exhibit consistency, predictability, and transparency, a number that reflects a downward slide from about 40 percent in 2009. What else…
Read MoreHow to Spot a Fake Diploma
Have you ever conducted a background check and thought the candidate’s listed college or university seemed obscure? Or the name seems familiar, but not quite right? It pays to take the time to make sure your candidates’ degrees are real. Why? Think about what recently happened at Yahoo, where they discovered their CEO, Scott Thompson,…
Read MoreAre You Attracting Fantastic Candidates?
When you sit down to write a supply chain job advertisement, your goal should be to attract talented and qualified candidates and get them to apply for your job opening. What’s the best way to do this? By grabbing their attention, sparking their interest, and creating the desire to work for your company. 1) Your…
Read MoreNeed Help Identifying Bad Hires During the Interview?
When you start the search for a job candidate in a supply chain role, one crucial step can reveal a potential bad hire: the interview. If you’ve been involved in supply chain hiring for any length of time, you know what a bad hire means: underequipped to perform the job’s responsibilities, not motivated to bring…
Read MoreLack of Enthusiasm—a Hiring Red Flag?
In interviews, candidates should be on their best behavior, trying to put their best foot forward and selling themselves as the perfect person for the job. So if you come across someone who is less than enthusiastic in a supply chain job interview, you might see the red flags. As we talk to potential employees,…
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