by Bill Bliss | Oct 1, 2014 | Bill's Blog, Coaching, Employee Hiring & Retention
Originally published on 9/22/11. As the economy shows positive signs of rebounding (stock market is trending up, manufacturing and other industries are hiring more people then they are letting go, etc.) companies are going to be faced with a different challenge very...
by Bill Bliss | Nov 3, 2011 | Bill's Blog, Employee Hiring & Retention
If you are a manager, you are a busy person in today’s scaled-down workplace. Your job has become more difficult over the years. Some examples include: • Layoffs have made your job more demanding • Technology has made your job more challenging • Information...
by Bill Bliss | Oct 13, 2011 | Bill's Blog, Employee Hiring & Retention
Leaders will readily admit that one of their most difficult decisions concerns hiring the right people. If you are a leader, you know that sometimes you get it right and sometimes you get it wrong. It doesn’t have to be that way – following these steps will lead to...
by Bill Bliss | Sep 22, 2011 | Bill's Blog, Employee Hiring & Retention
Many researchers are predicting that 2011 will be the year when companies will be forced to focus on the retention of their top performers. As the economy shows positive signs of rebounding (stock market is trending up, manufacturing and other industries are...
by Bill Bliss | Sep 1, 2011 | Bill's Blog, Employee Hiring & Retention, Leadership
Peter Drucker is attributed with describing the distinction between managers and leaders – managers ensure things are done right whereas leaders ensure the right things get done. It stands to reason that leaders are also responsible for ensuring the right...
by Bill Bliss | Apr 28, 2011 | Bill's Blog, Employee Hiring & Retention, Leadership
This post comes from a breakout session I recently delivered at a business leaders conference. In a recent survey of about 600 business owners and leaders conducted by our organization, well over 50% have not developed or defined leadership competencies that are...
