Cost of a Bad Hire

Analyzing the true cost of a bad hire is something many studies have sought to better understand. We have all been there, we have a hiring need and an applicant whose experience matches our job description. But when that person leaves, voluntarily or involuntarily, the cost to the organization can be overwhelming.

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Kelly Horton
Tips on staying connected

Aristotle once wrote “Man is by nature a social animal”. This year has been tough for many people and as we look forward to a new year, we have some tips on how to stay connected in a remote world.

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Kelly Horton
Three tips to make your resume standout!

Let us be honest, Covid has dramatically changed our employment landscape. Employees are working from home and with an increase of those seeking alternative employment, it is important your resume grabs a potential employer’s attention.

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Kelly Horton
3 Quick Tips to Create a Positive Outlook

This week Michelle Obama admitted she has been struggling to stay positive in our current times. I think all of us struggle to remain positive at one time or another.

While it can be a challenge, affirming others in the workplace can greatly increase our productivity and create a domino effect on those around us.

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Kelly Horton
Hiring employees that lack experience

The adage of “attitude is everything” is never more important than when hiring employees. When making hiring decisions, it is always good when we find someone that has good work experience. However, sometimes that can be misleading and candidates who are eager to learn are really a better long-term fit.

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Kelly Horton
Celebrating Diversity - Why it is Important

When I founded CG Recruiting Services, I wanted to create a legacy for my children. In fact, C (Charlotte) and G (Grant) are their names. My husband and I want to instill in them a deep understanding of equality as well as the ability to recognize when something is not fair. We hope that we also provide them with the courage they will need to speak up and voice those inequities in the future should the need arise.

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Kelly Horton
Creating a Dynamic Company Culture

Many of us have read about Google and the many perks of working there or have even watched Vince Vaughn in The Internship and seen how culture can define a company’s total profitability. While not every company has a budget for catered lunches, on-site car washes, etc., creating small changes can result in long-standing improvements!

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Kelly Horton
Making Yourself Essential in a World Pandemic

With the onset of the Coronavirus, many employers and employees found themselves having to make difficult decisions. Whether it was going to work as an essential worker and potentially being exposed to the virus, or as an employer trying to decide which potential employees may need to be furloughed, the Coronavirus has certainly made us all think differently about our culture.

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Kelly Horton