The Elusive Ingredient of a Successful Recruitment Strategy

The Elusive Ingredient of a Successful Recruitment StrategyThe Elusive Ingredient of a Successful Recruitment StrategyThe Elusive Ingredient of a Successful Recruitment Strategy F. Hurley, author of The Decision to Trust (Wiley, 2011)About 10 years ago I was facilitating a strategic planning meeting for a large retailer. The top management team was wrestling with a hiring strategy that would deliver the best customer service on a consistent basis in over 1000 stores across the United States. We explored ideas in training employees and management.After much discussion, the Vice President of Operations finally put his handglied on the recruiting solution when he said You know it all comes down to getting the right people. If customer service is what will attract and keep customers, then we need to become the preferred employer in all our markets so that we attract the best employees.Since that day many companies have come to the realization that if we build it they will come. Create a company that has a compelling hiring strategy for employees and they will create a compelling offer for customers.Proof of this point comes from companies that have sought recognition in Fortune magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, a list that includes Publix, Google, Zappos, Microsoft, Ernst and Young, PriceWaterhouse Coopers and many other in the US and Europe.Criteria for a Successful Hiring ProcessThe primary criteria to make the cut in Fortunes list of 100 companiesmeasures the level of trust that employees have in the company and in senior management.The Great Place to Work Institutedeveloped this measure it makes great sense. Trust is a measure of the quality of a relationship. When we trust a person, group or organization we feel confident that they will do what is right, consider our interests in a fair manner we tend to feel good about such stewards, especially when times are uncertain or risky.Data clearly shows highly trusted companies attract mora empl oyees and have better employee engagementand retention.For example high trust firms like Publix, Southwest Airlines and QuikTrip have more applications for each open position than all of their competitors. If that wasnt enough, data from the Great Place to Work Institute shows that voluntary employee turnoverrates for high trust firms are half that of other firms.Fortunately, there is a science to help executives create a high trust firm.My book, The Decision to Trust, explores the science of why people choose to trust or be suspicious, and how we can build and even repair trust.Here are a few dimensions that leaders can use to help create a high-trust environmentCreate a Strong Sense of Identity Between People and the FirmSocial identity theory tells us that, at heart, we are still quite tribal and that we tend to trust those who we think are similar to us or share some meaningful attributes. High trust companies have strong company cultures and a sense of pride in membership in th e company.Make Sure Everyone is On the Same PageBefore we place our trust in someone else, we weigh the question, How likely is this person going to serve my interests?When people have aligned interests, trust is much easier. When there are multiple or conflicting agendas, trust tends to be eroded.Make Benevolence A Must Have Quality for All LeadersWe tend to trust and feel positive affection for those who are willing to put our interests above their own to demonstrate benevolent concern for us. By contrast, a trustee who appears self-centered inspires distrust. High trust firms do not tolerate excessive self interest and opportunism that hurts others.Ensure Competence All AroundBecause trust involves an assessment of how comfortable we are in relying on someone, judgments of simple competence can be paramount. We are only trustworthy to the extent that we can capably fulfill a given responsibility. High trust firms hire A players who are team oriented and put the right person in t he right job. When they do make hiring mistakes,they fix it quickly and fairly.Predictability and IntegrityAt some point in the trust decision, the trustor asks, How certain am I about my prediction as to how the trustee will act? Leaders can only be predictable if they lead from a set of values and honor their word. In high trust firms, everyone knows that a failure to do so is a serious career-limiting move.CommunicationBecause trust is largely a relational concept, communication is critical. On the one hand, frequent and open communication can lead to trusting relationships. On the other hand,poor communication almost always leads to a tendency not to trust.Spirals of distrust often begin with miscommunication, leading to perceived betrayal that causes further impoverishment of communicationand eventually ending in a state of chronic distrust.Trustees who excel at communication and are able to create emotional bonds with trustors can set off a virtuous cycle of trust, in which th eir openness induces others to open up and reciprocate with feelings of confident reliance.There are many tools that I review in The Decision to Trust to enhance trust. Some of these tools are available ansprechbar at Drbobhurley.com.Perhaps its time that more companies learned how to build trust to attract toptalent and keep the best people.Author BioRobert Hurley, Ph.D., is author of The Decision to Trust(Wiley, 2011). He is Professor at Fordham University and president of Hurley Associates and has published over 20 articles or book chapters in the Harvard Business Review and the California Management Review. Hurley is a consultant with organizations on leadership development, top team development, coaching and other topics. For more information, Dr. Hurley can be reached at Drbohurleyyahoo.com.

Six Ways to Win at Office Politics

Six Ways to Win at Office PoliticsSix Ways to Win at Office PoliticsOffice politics can be vicious, and how power and influence are managed in your company will be a part of your career whether you choose to participate in them or bedrngnis.Some people prefer not to get involved in politics at work, but fruchtwein career experts argue that playing the game is crucial to your career success. By avoiding it, you may find your talents ignored and your success limited, and you may feel left out of the loop, says Louellen Essex, co-author of Managers Desktop Consultant Just-in-Time Solutions to the Top People Problems That Keep You Up at Night.Here are six tips from the author that can help you win people over at the officeObserve how things get done in your organization. Ask some key questions What are the core values and how are they enacted? Are short- or long-term results more valued? How are decisions made? How much risk is tolerated? The answers to these questions should give you a good sense of the culture of your organization.Dont be afraid to toot your own horn. If no one knows of your good work, you may lose at the game of office politics when you really deserve to win. Let others know what youve accomplished whenever you get the opportunity. If you dont know the fine art of diplomatic bragging, you might get lost in the shuffle of your co-workers.Determine strategic initiatives in the company. Update your skills to be relevant to company initiatives. For example, dont lag behind in technology, quality or customer service approaches that are crucial to you and your companys success.Dont align too strongly with one group. While an alliance may be powerful for the moment, new leadership will often oust existing coalitions and surround itself with a new team. Bridging across factions may be a more effective strategy for long-term success if you intend to stay in your current organization for some time.Learn to communicate persuasively. Develop an assertive st yle, backed with solid facts and examples, to focus others attention on your ideas and proposals. Good politicians can adjust their messages for their audience and always appear well prepared.Be true to yourself. After analyzing the political landscape in your company, if you decide the game is one you cant play, prepare to move on. Its not typical, but some companies actually condone - even promote - dishonest, ruthless or unethical behavior. The game of office politics in this situation is not one worth winning.

What an Ironman competitor can teach us about financial planning

What an Ironman competitor can teach us about financial planningWhat an Ironman competitor can teach us about financial planningIt was achter monat des jahres 15, 2015 on an already sweltering morning in Mont Tremblant, Canada. I dug my toes into the sand amidst a crowd of 2,700 elite athletes from around the world. As I zipped up my wetsuit, I thought about all my training the past year, my strategy to conquer the day, a slew of what ifs Id encounter over the next 16 hours, and excitement mixed with worry. Then BANG, fireworks erupted across the beach.I learned a lot from my journey to become an Ironman, but it wasnt until I returned to my office in New Jersey that I thought about my experiences and how they related to my work. As a CFP and author on personal finance, Millennial Millionaire- A Guide to Become a Millionaire by 30, I naturally connected my competition to my clients goals and concerns.GoalsThis outrageous idea of not even having a bicycle, let alone competing in triath lons, to taking on the ultimate fitness test stemmed from another one of my crazy New Years Resolutions. I woke up on January 1, 2015 and the first thing I did was scour the internet for potential Ironmans. August gave me 8 months, what I thought was enough time, and Quebec was not too far away. I immediately registered for the race, paid my $800 entrance fee, and marked the date on my calendar.As simple as this sounds, this was probably the fruchtwein important step I took in the whole process. I advise clients all day long who want to reach their financial goals, but a goal without a date and commitment is just a wish. Circling 08/15/15 on my calendar instantly set the tone and allowed me to design a training regimen and appropriate diet. Im not saying a 24-year-old client should pick 08/15/58 as their exact retirement date, but benchmarks penned to paper and voiced aloud are critical.Back to the training and diet I had no idea where to begin. I still lifted weights as I did for football in college and I ate anything I wanted. So, I went to Barnes and Noble and purchased an Ironman endorsed training manual. I read cover to cover and created my own daily workout bung from 03/01/18 08/15/18, recognizing that Id burn out if I devoted to any longer of a program. There are two lessons to be gained here, first I sought expert help and became a student of the game.A financial objective is no different in that a client must educate him or herself, furthermore a trainer certainly would have accelerated my development as will a Certified Financial Planner to a client. Secondly, there was a detailed game plan of how Id be prepared for race day, this is no different than how a family must plan for college, retirement, or saving for their first house.A roadmap towards a defined goal with consistent effort despite ups and downs along the way makes a far-off goal attainable.Race dayThe nerves I felt before diving into the crystal-clear water of Lake Tremblant are not all that different than those before buying an investment property, sending a child to college, or handing in your retirement papers. The fear of the unknown is inevitable and faith in prior preparation is the only comforter.Within the first 200 yards of my 2.4-mile swim, I was booted square between my eyes from the heel of another competitor. I stopped swimming and struggled to gather my senses as everyone pushed past me. I was just a few minutes into a 16-hour contest and doubt raced through my mind. Plenty of retirees or entrepreneurs can sympathize with this feeling after suffering an early defeat or market setback. Taking a break (perhaps fora vacation for me 30 seconds of floating amongst adrenaline filled contestants) and diagnosing the situation from an optimistic viewpoint can help stay the course.Next was the 112-mile bike ride through the mountains of Quebec, as the sun raged overhead with 90+ degree heat. This was the longest part of the contest and most monotonous, yet mo st dangerous. I saw several cyclists leave in ambulances due to brutal downhill crashes, the result of not paying attention or taking unnecessary risks. Again, there is a perfect parlay to wealth management, a sound financial plan often borders on boring, tempting investors to enter unchartered territory at the risk of the whole strategy. Even though a financial plan may seem to be on autopilot, active oversight is crucial in order to miss an unforeseen trap (tax change, market correction, illness/injury, lawsuit, etc.)Then there was the 26.2-mile run, I raced through the dark of night fighting off a roller coaster of emotions. I knew if I could suck it up and stay positive that I would complete my mission. The screaming support of thousands of fans along the race course was also invaluable. A client near the end of paying off college, selling their business, or in the last stage of retirement distributions knows what I mean. At this stage, one needs to play it safe (perhaps fixed i ncome or annuities in retirement), visualize the finish line, and realize its okay to ask for help, be it fans, advisors, or family.Lastly, sportsmen cant forget about recovery or their body might not appreciate their accomplishments. Clients must not forget those estate planning documents and business succession plans, or your legacy could be squandered as well. As we now know, athletes and investors alike can enjoy the thrill of a well-deserved victory by following the same tenets.Bryan M. Kuderna is a Certified Financial Planner, Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow, and Investment Adviser Representative withKuderna Financial Team. He is also theauthor of the best-selling book, MILLENNIAL MILLIONAIRE A Guide to Become a Millionaire by 30.

3 New Years Work Resolutions Worth Making - The Muse

3 New Years Work Resolutions Worth Making - The Muse3 New Years Work Resolutions Worth MakingThe first day of the new year is always the same. You start off strong, a long list of resolutions planned, ready to conquer your career goals. And you do- for a week, maybe two, or even a few months if youre on a roll. Then, something throws you off track. The culprit may just be a seemingly insignificant workplace annoyance, but it has the power to affect your motivation in a big way. Its easy to become discouraged and frustrated when resolutions dont go as planned. If, for example, you made it a goal to organize your desk every morning, but are called into an unscheduled, impromptu meeting first thing one day, its natural to think, Well, I missed today, letting yourself off the hook. The problem is you forget the next day and for weeks after that. Soon enough, you abandon your goal to get mora organized altogether. And such begins the cycle of self-doubt and frustration that ultimately lea ds to you dropping your resolutions completely. There are a few basic reasons ansicht ambitious goals flop, including overcommitting and attempting to change too much too quickly. Bad habits are hard to break, but its even harder to establish new ones. Trying to undo behaviors that have become second-nature is like trying to rewire your brain. In order to help you avoid the usual pitfalls and see your goals to fruition this year, here are three career-related new years resolutions you should avoid- and three better goals to aim for instead.Goal 1 Get a Promotion or RaiseIts easy to get caught up in the hype and make half-hearted resolutions that youre not really serious about. At a loss for a better idea or because of pressure from friends and family, you might land on getting a raise or promotion. After all, everyone wants to make more money or have more responsibility, so why not resolve to do so?Why it Will FailIf the above scenario sounds like you, you probably wont be working t oward this resolution long. Why? Because you likely lack the personal motivation to accomplish it. Goals made because you feel pressured to make them are destined to fail because the commitment just doesnt exist. While the thought of getting a promotion is intriguing, you may not be ready to take the steps required to make it a reality. You have to be steadfast in your decision and prepared for the longer hours and larger workloads that may accompany it. This plan is also inherently flawed because it depends heavily upon someone elses judgment. You may be deserving of the raise, but ultimately, higher authorities must sign off. Goals that rely too much on factors beyond your control can be easily derailed, no matter how hard you try to see them through. A resolution centered on earning a raise or promotion also suffers from the problem of the arrival fallacy when we fixate so intensely on a reward that when it arrives, it does not produce the anticipated response. Its easy to think, Ill be happy when about a promotion, but this isnt always the case. Instead of feeling accomplished, for example, you might feel unchanged or even disappointed because you realize the promotion or raise didnt actually amount to much. Yes, you may get paid more or have more responsibilities, but your work life wont suddenly be perfect, and your career wont peak overnight.The Upgraded ResolutionTo make this resolution attainable, shift from aiming for a promotion to focusing on continual improvement. You should be concerned with becoming the type of employee worthy of a raise or promotion. That means zoning in on the skills, traits, and attributes that, if mastered, would make you into a high-value member of your team. Consider speaking with your supervisor about what qualities your company looks for in candidates for promotion, then work toward those specific milestones.Goal 2 Attend More Networking EventsThis is a common one because the connection between networking and career succ ess is a much-talked-about phenomenon. Youve probably heard people say, Its all about who you know, or maybe youve seen this philosophy at work in your office.Why it Will FailThe difficulty with this resolution, admirable as it may be, is that youre likely forgetting to account for the time it will take to accomplish. Networking means dedicating time to social events, attending conferences, or joining a professional organization. How will these added commitments fit into your already busy schedule?The answer is, they probably wont. If youre struggling to keep up with your current responsibilities, trying to add a goal like this one will almost certainly fail. The Upgraded ResolutionJust because you cant fit this into your schedule this very second doesnt mean you should toss it in the trash. If its important to you and your professional development, its worth taking stock of your responsibilities and making networking a priority. Start by making a to-dont list. Identify which of you r current commitments are most important, and eliminate the rest. No one likes to feel like theyre letting someone down or going back on promises, so saying no to or ending a commitment can be difficult. But, if youre serious about achieving your goals, then you have to be dedicated to eliminating anything that doesnt directly contribute to your success. If, for example, you have been helping a co-worker run a subcommittee that isnt part of your job description, it may be time to pull back in order to free up time for more networking. Goal 3 Be More AssertiveWhether you want to work on your delegation skills, say no to additional responsibilities more often, or establish better work-life boundaries, one of the most common workplace resolutions is a declaration to be more assertive. Developing self-assuredness is a worthy goal, especially since passivity can make you feel out of control and may even lead to co-workers treating you like a pushover. Unfortunately, though, simply vowing to do this probably wont have the impact you want it to.Why it Will FailThe issue is that its far too open-ended. Its not specific or measureable thus, its far too easy to break. There are no set guidelines for what achieving assertiveness means or looks like, no steps for you to take or milestones to work toward. Without those metrics, youre likely to lose sight of your goal or become frustrated with your lack of improvement before you even give it a chance.The Upgraded ResolutionIn order to make this achievable, narrow the scope. In what specific ways do you want to be more assertive? How do you plan to operationalize your goal into small, actionable steps that you can complete over time? These answers will be different for everyone, so youll need to customize your plan to suit your particular goals. If youre concerned you dont speak up enough at work, focus on seizing opportunities to contribute ideas during meeting. Establish a routine of brainstorming 10 ideas for new projects to present in staff meetings. Or, take a public speaking or improv class to get used to talking in front of a group.If youre a people pleaser, youll want to include goals that deal with refusing to take on too many responsibilities. Practice drumherum expectations with your boss, and establish guidelines for politely turning others down. Saying no flat out might be too harsh, but its completely acceptable to negotiate a new timeline that fits your busy schedule. While the new year is a great time to reflect upon your career, workplace achievements, and areas in which you would like to improve, theres absolutely no reason for you to place so much pressure of progress on a single date. Change doesnt happen overnight. Success at anything is the result of time, practice, and the development of good habits. Self-evaluate and adjust your goals year-round- not just on January 1st. If you slip up every now and then its OK Think of your missteps as an opportunity to reflect, pivot, and keep working toward your dreams.

These are the most (and least) happy states in America

These are the most (and least) happy states in AmericaThese are the most (and least) happy states in AmericaLooks like the Aloha State has a new title.New research from WalletHub shows that Hawaii is the happiest state in America this year, with a score of 68.27.The company took a look at all 50 states in terms of Work Environment, Emotional Physical Well-Being and Community Environment. It then looked at these in terms of 31 other factors before giving each state a score out of 100. WalletHub used information from the U.S. Census Bureau, among many other sources.These are the Top 10 happiest states this yearThese are the 10 at the top of the list with their overall scores1) Hawaii 68.272) Utah 67.843) Minnesota 67.264) North Dakota 65.625) California 63.146) Idaho 63.097) Maryland 61.788) Iowa 61.079) South Dakota 60.8010) Nebraska 59.11These are the 10 least happy states this yearThese 10 were at the bottom of the list with their overall scores41) New Mexico 43.3542) Missouri 42. 7643) Mississippi 41.6344) Kentucky 39.4245) Alabama 39.3546) Oklahoma 38.8947) Alaska 38.2148) Louisiana 37.1549) Arkansas 36.6150) West Virginia 33.42How the states compare to each otherThe infographic approaches the subject from a variety of anglesHeres how to be happy in your careerAmanda Watson Joyce, Ph.D., an assistant prof of psychology at Murray State University, told WalletHub about this topic.There are a number of important components to job satisfaction. People who are happier overall tend to be happier in their jobs, for example. A number of components of the job itself matter as well if employees feel respected by others, if they have a say in the day-to-day workings of the company, if they feel satisfied with the leadership of the company, if they believe that they have chances for upward mobility, and more, they are more likely to report being satisfied in their job, she said. Even things like humor matter. Recently, some colleagues and I (Cann, Watson, Bridgewater, 2014) did research that showed that people are more satisfied with and committed to their work when they can use humor with their peers and when this humor is supported by their supervisors. In other words, people like their jobs more when theyre allowed to, and encouraged to, joke around with one another.

The Supreme Approach for Linkedin Icon for Resume

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Generational Stereotyping Is Ruining Your Hiring Process

Generational Stereotyping Is Ruining Your Hiring ProcessWe reached out toKarlyn Borysenko fromZen Workplace to get some advice on why generational stereotyping is ruining your hiring process and how you can overcome your biases when vorstellungsgesprching candidates. Heres the full transcript of Karylns video responseI have to tell you, generational stereotypes are one of my all time biggest pet peeves. I hear about them almost every day of the week and I constantly have to remind people that you cannot tell much of anything about someone, based on the 20-year timespan in which they were born. Yes, its absolutely 100 percent true that someone that grew up in the 60s is going to have very different life experience than someone who grew up in the 90s. And, there are going to be some similarities that you can find with people who were born in the saatkorn generation. However, the differences far outweigh their similarities. Focus On Work StyleEvery single one of them is going to bring a different life experience, a different perspective, a different work style with them to the office every day and that work style is really what you needs sussing in the bewerbungsgesprch. Thats what your target is thats what you should be focused on. Look, every previous generation has had a negative perception of the generation that came after it. Thats just the rules of the road. It was true of our parents, of our grandparents and so on, and so forth. Generational stereotypes negatively impact job seekers and they also negatively impact the employers that are doing the hiring. They negatively impact job seekers because look, I have coached a lot of millennials, because millennials are the biggest ones that this is a problem with at the moment. Ive coached a lot of millennials who almost get self-defeatist before they even walk into the interview. And they think, Oh, they are going to judge me based on my age, and theyre not going to see what I bring to the table and all of the e xperience. I think I would be a great fit for this team, but they are just going to look at how old I am.So, it negatively affects job seekers in that sense. Theyre not set up to show you what their best work is. On the employer side, it negatively impacts you because you dont see their best work. You could have these absolute rock stars, people that could come in and contribute so much to your organization, not showing you their best. And so you dont hire them, you might hire someone else that comes in and gives a really, really good interview and maybe theyre of a different generation that youre more looking for. They come in and they give a really great interview and you give them the job and then they show up and theyre a mediocre employee at best. Why? Because you werent looking at work style. You were basing it based on those initial impressions. Acknowledge Your Generational BiasesSo, how can recruiters get past that and make the best hires for their company? You have to get past whatever internal biases you have and the first step to getting past those internal biases is to acknowledge that those biases exist. And heres what I want you to do. After you get done watching the video, pull out a piece of paper and write down all of the biases that you have about whatever generation youre interviewing. It could be Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X, it could be Boomer, write down all of your biases. Write down the good things and the bad things. No ones going to see this list but you, so you can be totally honest and truthful when youre coming up with it. Dont even think about, just go stream of consciousness and make your list. And then step back and detach, and take a look at your list and really consider it. Thats how you become consciously aware of the bias that you bring to the table. And then when youve done that, I want you to rip that list up because its not true. So, just rip it up and acknowledge thats not true and that youre starting fresh with each candid ate involved. And the next thing you want to do is really craft your interview and your interaction with your prospective candidates to focus in on what their work style is. Focus on the cultural fit for the organization, focus in on the task theyre going to perform on the job, focus on how they think about problems, how they interact with others. Those things they have to bring to the table in order to be successful in that sort of position. Make a list of those attributes. List The Ideal Workplace AttributesIf I could have my ideal candidate come in for an interview in this job, what would that person look like? What would they bring to the table? What kind of hours are they willing to work? How much are they willing to dedicate to the organization? What types of skill set do they have? How do they relate to others? How do they talk to other people? How can they build alignment and buy in for what they want? How can they build relationships throughout the organization? Focus in on the qualities that you need that person to have and make your list. And then keep that list, you dont want to rip that list up. That list is the important one, right? Focus On What Matters For SuccessBut thats the way, focusing in on those things, that youll be able to get over your own biases for your generational stereotypes and focus in on the things that matter. Because how old they are, most of the time, it doesnt mean a thing. Focus in on the day to day and what they need to be successful in their job, and thats your key to the kingdom.We encourage you to connect with Karlyn on LinkedIn.