Linda Ross

Tips to Retain an Executive Talent

October 23
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Retaining top executives should be a priority for any organization. Not only is this beneficial when it comes to productivity, it is also better for the company’s coffers.According to the MIT Sloan Management Review article “Getting New Hires Up to Speed Quickly,” a Mellon Financial Corp. study found that companies end up spending more money whenever they take in new employees. This is because new hires are expected to have learning curves when it comes to accomplishing tasks, thereby affecting productivity and possibly leading to loss of income.According to an Industrial Distribution article, the National Association of Colleges and Employers says that when businesses recruit and hire a new person in a compan……Read More

Things to Do Before Hiring Your Company's First Employee

October 6
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Your hard work is finally paying off: after reaching milestone upon milestone in your small business, you feel like you are ready to grow and hire your first employee. This is a benchmark that should be celebrated! A successful small business will eventually grow, and you will have to hire someone else to help you run your expanding company. Hiring your first employee can be nerve wracking. You worry if you are doing things right, about finding the right person to hire, and about on-boarding someone new. These are all legitimate concerns for someone who spent hundreds of hours building a business. You want to make sure that each step you take brings you forward and does not set you back. If you’re not exactly sur……Read More