October 2012 – Page 16 – My Thoughts Exactly

ZOMBIES! The True Cost of a Bad Hire

Forty-one percent of companies estimate that a bad hire cost them more than $25,000. One in four say it cost them over $50,000… And these estimates are conservative. Frightening, right? Calculating employee turnover costs is always tricky. For those brave enough to try, simply add: Cost of time spent writing/posting jobs descriptions, reviewing resumes & interviewing candidates Cost of timeContinue reading “ZOMBIES! The True Cost of a Bad Hire”

Top Ten: Ways to Make a Temp Job Permanent

Many companies choose to “test” an employee before filling a vacancy, by hiring through temporary services, as contract workers or as interns. For the job seeker, a “temp” position is one of the quickest paths to employment. In addition, these temporary employees have the “inside track” when a permanent position opens up—knowing the job betterContinue reading “Top Ten: Ways to Make a Temp Job Permanent”