What’s the cost of a bad hire? It’s much more than you think. There’s the actual dollars and cents—an estimated 30 percent of the employee’s first year earning potential, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Add to that the loss of productivity, morale, possible customer relationships and your culture, and the price tag is enormous. In fact, it’s been estimated by … [Read more...] about The High Cost of a Bad Hire and How to Avoid It
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Life’s Too Short to Hire This Person
Dave discusses a sign you need to watch for when interviewing someone. Hear it and say goodbye. Want to learn how to build a great company culture where everyone wants to work? Join us for our next FREE webinar—The Five Fixes to Get Your Team to Act Like Owners. We're sharing the secrets to creating a culture where people are passionate, productive and happy to be at work. … [Read more...] about Life’s Too Short to Hire This Person
#222: Patrick Lencioni—Getting Hiring Right
Best-selling author and leadership expert Patrick Lencioni has high standards when it comes to hiring, but the qualities he looks for might not be at all what you think. Join us to find out his three non-negotiable characteristics—and why the combination can be a total game changer for your team, your business, and your bottom line. Plus, we make an exciting, first-time-ever … [Read more...] about #222: Patrick Lencioni—Getting Hiring Right
#206: EntreLeadership Summit Bonus 3—Q&A With Patrick Lencioni
We wind up our EntreLeadership Summit podcast series with a fascinating conversation featuring Dave and best-selling business author Patrick Lencioni. The pair discuss the three qualities you need to look for when trying to hire ideal team members and what characteristics you need to avoid. To wrap up, Dave and Pat answer questions from Summit attendees, including how to bust … [Read more...] about #206: EntreLeadership Summit Bonus 3—Q&A With Patrick Lencioni
#199: Adam Braun—Why You Need to Value Competency Over Credentials
If you’re struggling to recruit talent, listen in. Because according to this week’s guest, Adam Braun, your traditional candidate pool is about to get a lot deeper. The founder of Pencils of Promise, a nonprofit that builds elementary schools in third-world nations, has recently launched a new form of higher education. MissionU is an alternative to college that teaches students … [Read more...] about #199: Adam Braun—Why You Need to Value Competency Over Credentials