The Real Cost of Hiring Mistakes

Creating a powerful workforce where employees are both productive and satisfied begins long before the first resumé lands on your desk.

In fact, hiring the right person begins with a thorough analysis of exactly what a position entails, and what skills, specifically, will be most valuable to the firm. Although many executives and managers are tempted to skip this time-consuming step, it is impossible to find the right addition to your company if you make assumptions.

Top 10 Ironies of Employee Motivation Programs

"Motivation" is one of those words commonly used to describe the fuzzy notion of "why we do what we do." What employees really want is to be valued for a job well done by those they hold in high esteem. There are numerous ironies about motivation that make the topic all the more difficult to understand.

By examining these ironies more closely, we can avoid their pitfalls. In this informative article by Bob Nelson you'll learn what he considers to be the top 10 ironies of motivation.