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Five Strategies for Hiring Success

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The National Association of Colleges and Employers estimates the average cost-per-hire in 2011 and 2012 was $5,100. The results were part of the NACE’s 2012 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey. What if you have an introvert interviewing candidates for a sales manager position; or an extrovert interviewing people for an analyst’s position?

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Cutting Costs/Curtailing Services Can Produce Crappy Customer Service

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According to a survey conducted by Harris Interactive for Careerbuilder.com in 2012, 40 percent of companies said they lost upwards of $25,000 per bad hire in 2011, and 25 percent estimated the cost was more than $50,000. Regardless of their position in the company, new and current employees need training. Equip your staff.

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Win the Race for Talent – Talent Management magazine

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Internationally, in 2012 the World Economic Forum reported 10 million jobs were unfilled in the manufacturing sector alone.The world’s three largest workforces — the United States, India and China — all have chronic and growing talent shortages, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related STEM occupations.

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High Morale Doesn’t Guarantee Employee Retention

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based employees described morale at their organization as “very good” or “good” in a November 2012 Accountemps survey. and Canada, however, 86 percent of respondents said they “intend to actively seek a new position.”. In 2009, by comparison, 60 percent of employees said they intended to seek a new position in the new year.

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Great Customer Service is Not Grumpy, Grouchy or Gross | Navigator Newsletter #173

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Please keep us in mind if your organization needs a speaker or training program for 2012.I I never had seen such a positive attitude at 5:00 in the morning. The holidays are fast approaching and there are many exciting things taking place. My staff and I want to thank you for your loyal support over these many years.

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Seven Steps to Start a Consulting Business

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In its 2012 Independent Workforce Index, MBO Partners estimates that boomers account for around a third of all independent consultants. Public speaking is a great way to market your skills, and position yourself as an expert in your industry. Public Speaking. Need help building your next business? Classes start Sept. Sign up here !