Hiring Benchmark

How do you know if your top candidate is going to work out? Will she still be at the company 12 to 18 months from now? Do you feel hiring is just a shot in the dark, and you need a 90 day trial period? Is your preferred hiring method to “go with your gut”? You may be...

Hiring: Have a Pre-Interview Meeting

Some hiring managers think that the interview is supposed to be stressful, so that you can better gauge how the candidate may perform under stress at work. I have to two answers to that: There shouldn’t be that much stress at work, and You will not get a true read on...

WCBN Radio Interview

Dave Clough joins Bob Gustafson on the radio show "Financial Focus" to talk about some of the challenges typically faced by small businesses as they grow. As your company progresses through the 7 Stages of Growth, you're bound to run into some issues - but are these...

Workplace Stress Key Statistics

In a recent article from TTI Success Insights, the following key statistics were mentioned: According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, now more than ever before, job stress poses a threat to the health of workers and, in turn, to the health of organizations....

Effective Interview Questions

What was the most interesting interview question you’ve ever been asked? Why did you find it interesting? Was it effective at identifying you as a good candidate? What do you think was the purpose of the question? Here are Glassdoor’s Top 10 Oddball Interview...