Off and Running

You are now ready to put what you have learned from this book into practice. Use this section as a review guide.

CHAPTER 1. STAR SEARCH: ATTRACTING TOP PERFORMERS

  • Mix it up: A diverse workforce can benefit your company with the competitive edge that comes when diverse approaches to problems are tried.
  • Do your homework: You won’t know what the most important qualities of an employee are until you’ve sat down and reworked the job description to meet your needs.
  • Hire from within: Hiring from within helps cut down on turnover and shows your employees that opportunity for growth is available.
  • Advertise where your ideal candidate might be looking: The majority of college grads or those with higher incomes search the Internet for ...

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