Finding the right candidates requires using the right tools to reach them.
Posts By Scott Tibbitts
How one company stopped simulating team building and really started building a team.
Are your candidate's references honest and transparent, or are they just telling you what the candidate wants you to hear?
The process of finding the answer can sometimes be more telling than the answer.
How much are you willing to pay for the perfect hire? Hint: It probably won't cost you that much.
Tip 1: Describe the opportunity in a language that only the right candidates would understand.
Scott Tibbitts, former CEO for manufacturing firm Starsys, shares his insight on why too much revenue growth can be detrimental to long-term success.
Things are looking up for many distributors and manufacturers. The latest Institute for Supply Management Manufacturing Report On Business reported that 15 of 18 manufacturing industries experienced growth in March. And earnings reports from many manufacturers and distributors highlight double-digit sales increases.
I experienced this firsthand on a recent visit to a high-tech manufacturing firm in Colorado. The CEO shared that he was expecting a 20 percent annual sales increase as new markets emerged. Their downturn had passed, and the sales pendulum was swinging back hard. His countenance was a familiar blend of …
Financial incentives can be a powerful tool, but it's important to administer them with great care.
How one company's focus on quality of life translated into higher retention rates.
