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10 Tips to Hiring the Best Employees

In a survey of recent college seniors, when asked what they wanted in their jobs, said their top three, most important factors were: Opportunities for personal growth, job security, and a friendly work environment. Note: Salary was not in their top three. 

Most respondents indicated they want to work for an organization that produces products or offers services that benefit others. They wanted to make a difference! Remember this when you are thinking of how to hire great employees.

A tip for how to hire great employees is to consider whether a person is the BEST candidate, or the RIGHT candidate, for your organization.

While the Best candidate may have great qualifications and the perfect resume, the Right candidate should have a balance of qualifications, plus interpersonal skills and the personality that's suited to the job and your culture.

So how do hire great employees and balance your goals and the desires of your candidates?

Employee Recognition - benefits

Continually recognizing and rewarding employees in many different ways, is an important component in your overall plan to increase employee engagement and productivity.

Recognizing and rewarding employees helps reduce the corporate risks that could result from low morale, lower engagement levels, and frequent employee turnover.

A comprehensive employee recognition program can help increase your organization's potential for success.

Thanking Employees helps improve engagement

See this sample of a Spot Award Card themed for You're a Shinning Star. Good for one gift of their choice! It's the perfect way to say thanks for doing a great job!

Here's some ways we can help make saying Thanks very easy.

Employee Retention Ideas - Strategy

Just as workers must strive ever harder to prove their worth, managers need to explore new ideas for employee retention to hang on to their winning staff.

Here's a strategy and some ideas to help improve employee retention:

Selecting Perfect Employee Christmas Gifts

Choosing Sincere and “Unfoolish” Employee Christmas Gifts

“The magi, as you know, were wise men--wonderfully wise men--who brought gifts to the Babe in the manger. They invented the art of giving Christmas presents.” ― O. Henry, The Gift of the Magi

Avoid these Employee Holiday Gift Mistakes

The holiday season presents a unique challenge for employers. It is a wonderful opportunity to give holiday gifts to your staff and show end of year appreciation, yet it is filled with questions:

Do we give everyone the same gift? What gifts are appropriate? What kind of gift will be appreciated? Will the gift send the intended Thank-You message?

Read on to see some of the common mistakes in gift giving, and an easy solution to the perfect gift for everyone.