“Hiring blind” can be a good thing
Most people depend too much on their sight – judging how a person looks to determine whether they fit the need. Here’s how you can be more objective when measuring job candidates.
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‘Clearly defining expectations’ for your employees
I’ve written reams on how to clearly define your CUSTOMER’S expectations. But what about your employees?
Why you need to ‘sell yourself’ to a job candidate!
Your existing employees, your customers and YOU deserve the very best!
How to hire the ‘Very Best People’- Part 1
Simply hire reliable, focused, quality, ‘drama free’ individuals and your business (and life) will be fun again!
Why (and how) to not “hire in a hurry”!
It IS possible to find better employees in the cleaning and restoration industry. Follow these 7 tips to start the process today.
Do a ‘Trial Hire’ BEFORE you ‘propose’ to a job applicant
So why not let both parties get to know each other before you “tie the knot” by offering full time employment? Here’s how to do this…
Avoiding “Swarm Management” with a “good fit”- Part IV
Chuck winds up his series on “Swarm Management” by reminding us that generosity can doom your company. Instead, practice “tough love” by hiring based on the tasks ahead.
What medical questions can I legally ask?
A Texas restoration contractor needs help on complying with the confusing medical documentation laws. Steve reaches out to the experts…
The deadly trap of “assuming” when hiring carpet cleaning/restoration managers …
Many times your job applicants aren’t liars. However, they may be “overly optimistic”. Other times they may be simply clueless! This is bad enough when hiring a new technician. But it can be disastrous for your carpet cleaning business when you take a managerial applicant’s previous work experience at face value …
Meg’s Story: Hiring a carpet cleaning tech … again! (Part 11)
Meg and John Burdick have transformed their business and their marketing. Now it is time to test out their new hiring process …