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Ethical Hiring in 2022

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
January 3, 2022

The Great Resignation has thrown employers into turmoil as they struggle to maintain existing staff and hire replacements. Desperation can motivate some to pursue methods that are not only unproductive, but may even be unethical.

Should Hiring Be Like Dating?

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
December 27, 2021

Many people seek relationships via dating apps. These apps gather numerous types of information about people and use algorithms to find matches between individuals who share a lot in common and have similar tastes. Why should hiring be any different?

It's All About Your Team: A Profile of Ted Davis, Airstream Adventures

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
November 8, 2021

We interviewed Ted Davis, the CEO/President of Airstream Adventures, a successful retailer and customizer of the iconic Airstream brand of travel trailers. We learn the secret to their success (hint: it's all about their team).

Danger: Hiring While Blind

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
October 25, 2021

Why would an employer or candidate want to fill a role if they have no idea if they are psychometrically matched? If you aren't using a reliable and accurate psychometric assessment while hiring, you're hiring while blind.

Adding Value Goes Both Ways

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
October 11, 2021

Many leaders focus on the value a worker brings to their organization. Why not also ask what value the organization and the role brings to the individual?

Should Employers Be Selective in a Hiring Crisis?

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
September 20, 2021

Is it a good idea in today's hiring crisis for employers to be selective? Hanging onto top performers has obvious benefits, but should an employer let a poor performing employee go when the pool of available candidates to replace them is ultra-thin?

Hiring Tactics and Strategy

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
August 30, 2021

Not only has the employment power position shifted into candidate's hands, their demands have placed a new burden upon organizations scrambling to keep enough people on the payroll to meet basic operational needs.

Forty-percent of Workers Are Contemplating Quitting Their Jobs. It Could be Worse.

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
July 26, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many things, but it has also brought some things to light. Forty-percent or more of workers are contemplating quitting their job. It could be worse - much worse.

Would you pay $2,000 to save $20,000?

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
July 19, 2021

It may seem counterintuitive to spend money to save money. But have you ever bought a cheap pair of shoes, only to buy a more expensive pair that are more comfortable? It would have been cheaper to buy the nicer footwear up front.

You're fired! You're hired!

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
July 12, 2021

Many business leaders think that merely having warm bodies on staff is all that's required. They see these people as resources to be used and consumed, with a seemingly never-ending supply of replacements eager to take their place. Folly!

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