by admin | Jan 6, 2026 | GREAT Staff Recognition
Recently, an Israeli diplomat unintentionally demonstrated the power of a short, three-letter word to destroy what was meant to be a message of contrition. That little word can have a similar impact on your intended words of recognition. In mid-December, a 30-member...
by admin | Jul 16, 2024 | Evidence-Based Hiring
Finding the right person to fill a vacant position takes time. It’s hard work. It will be tempting to take shortcuts to draw the hiring process to a quick conclusion. That’s understandable. Your to-do list is long. You need someone new as soon as possible. From what I...
by admin | Jul 4, 2024 | Evidence-Based Hiring
When American political strategist David Axelrod was in Toronto last month to address a conference sponsored by the Eurasia Group and BMO Financial, he had some advice for politicians, especially those seeking re-election. As reported by the Toronto Star, he quoted...
by admin | May 22, 2024 | Evidence-Based Hiring
When there is a vacancy to fill, you have criteria for who you want to hire: level of education, competencies, attitudes. These requirements inform how and where you will advertise and the questions you will ask during interviews and reference checks. Jobseekers also...
by admin | Mar 11, 2024 | GREAT Staff Recognition
The Question: How do we deliver recognition in a larger organization? The Answer: The answer depends on your position within the organization. It’s different if you are a frontline leader, who supervises the work of a small number of workers, than if you lead an...
