people
Crafting Career Pathways: The Essential Guide to Creating a Career Rubric
As managers, it's our responsibility to guide our team members through their career journeys. An essential tool in this process is the career rubric, a structured framework that clarifies the path to advancement and sets clear expectations. Understanding the Career Rubric A career rubric serves as a roadmap
Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting a Strategic Staffing Plan for Managers
Step 1: Develop a Comprehensive Staffing Plan and Secure Funding Creating an effective staffing plan is crucial for achieving your deliverables. Your plan should address the following key questions: Identify Required Roles and Skills: What specific roles and skills are necessary for your project? For example, if you're
Optimizing the Interviewing and Hiring Process: A Manager's Strategy
When building a high-performing team, interviewing and hiring are critical steps. This phase can be time-consuming, especially for multiple positions, so staying in sync with your Recruiter is key. Establish regular meetings to discuss the status of your hiring pipeline and address any concerns, such as advertising effectiveness or pipeline
The Art of Giving High Fives: Transforming Praise into Performance
I grew up in the Midwest farming country in the United States. It's known for being "flyover country" (boring) and for its work ethic. But it has its own ethos; for example, You're expected to work hard; doing a good job is the minimum
Deciding to Extend the Job Offer: A Critical Choice
It pays to be discerning when it comes time to extend a job offer. Picture yourself as the owner of the company. Would you feel confident hiring this candidate on your dime? This perspective can turn a tentative decision into a clear yes or no. Why would you invest the
Mastering the Art of Job Appeal: Beyond Just a Paycheck
Recruiting top talent involves much more than just offering a competitive salary. It's about presenting your company and the role as a unique opportunity that resonates with the candidate's aspirations and values. You must recruit people to your cause and convince them they want to work
Step 2 in Building a Winning Team: Mastering the Recruitment Process
Recruiting the right people is crucial when building a team that can deliver value and scale. It's an art, especially when attracting top talent already employed elsewhere. Your challenge is to offer competitive compensation and present a compelling reason for them to join your team. Crafting an Effective
Navigating the Job Approval Process: A Manager's Guide to Team Expansion
When you're in a position where your team needs to grow due to increased workload or to fill a gap left by a departing team member, understanding how to navigate the job approval process is crucial. This guide will walk you through each step, ensuring you're
The Onboarding Blueprint for New Hires
Pre-arrival Preparations Before your new hire steps through the door, initiate contact. Whether by email or phone, this preemptive touch sets a welcoming tone and eases first-day jitters. Have their workspace ready and stocked—it's a silent signal that new employees are valued from the get-go. Equip them
Stepping Up to the Plate: Embracing the Role of a Hiring Manager
Transitioning from being an individual contributor to taking on the responsibilities of a Hiring Manager is no minor shift—it's a big step up. For those stepping into this arena, it's about mastering the delicate art of hiring. With the right moves, you can craft a
