Creating a Productive Work Environment

November 03, 2011

    Author: Vanessa Alcorta

You’ve gone through the resumes, sat through the interviews, extended an offer to the top candidate and a start date is set, what do you do next?  Few companies realize the importance of having a plan in place that lends to an intriguing, interactive first day, week and even month.  Now, we all know most company’s standard procedure goes something like “Sit behind this desk, here is a print out of our company’s history, review these manuals of procedures, go through the online training and page me if you have any questions”.  The individual tries to keep a smile on their face, but inwardly they are stifling yawns and imagining using toothpicks to keep their eyelids open.  As the week progresses they start to learn more about the new software or the culture of the work environment and  become more comfortable among their co-workers.  They start to understand how to apply what those (yawn) manuals and webinars were instructing.  Creating a positive, interactive first day could be the key in keeping the new hire around for the long run, establishing best practices and ensuring that all memories are good ones.  

Detailed Job Descriptions are Critical

October 27, 2011

   Author: Denise Bradford

Recruiter’s main responsibility is to find the perfect employee for a company.   So saying, “I need a SOX Expert with 3-5 years experience in the oil and gas industry” is not going to get you what you need!  Here are a few questions you should ask yourself when creating a great job description that will reward you with the person you need.