Hiring

In this tutorial, business leaders offer tips on hiring the right employees. Zappos product manager Robert Richman recommends holding more than one person accountable for each hire, and CEO Tony Hsieh discusses the value of hiring for culture. David Neeleman, founder of JetBlue and Azul Airlines, and Brooklyn Industries’ Lexy Funk discuss interviewing strategies that reveal the specific qualities you’re looking for in an employee. Method co-founder Eric Ryan and Robert Timme, director of human resources for SAFEBuilt, offer innovative methods for assessing employees’ skills as well as how well they will fit into your company’s culture.

Case Studies


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How-To Guides

  • How to Improve Your Hiring Practices
  • How to Write a Job Description
  • How to Write an Offer Letter
  • 10 Tips for Recruiting at Business Schools

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  • How to Poach an Employee from a Competitor
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  • Are You Overthinking Your Hires?
  • How to Make Hiring Less Frantic

    Tools

  • Job Description Template
  • Applicant Appraisal Form
  • Offer Letter
  • Knowledge Worker Interview Questionnaire
  • Employment Application