July 30th, 2019 by Mike Kestly
Meetings. We all know that meetings are an essential part of almost any organization—but they can go really, really wrong. Luckily, there are ample online resources to transform meetings from dysfunctional to optimal. We really liked the tips given in a SHRM article “7 Steps to […]
June 20th, 2019 by Mike Kestly
In a recent article in HR Exec Magazine, Andrew McIlvaine referenced “Soft skills” as more important than right experience or qualifications when hiring new people to fill roles. These are interesting times in the world of pre-employment assessments. Thanks to advances in tech and AI, a […]
July 31st, 2018 by Mike Kestly
If you are reading this, you probably already know quite a bit about selection. Selection can be difficult to define. Selection is different in every organization. I am a student of all that is selection, and am particularly fascinated by assessments, i.e., psychometric instruments, that focus on […]
May 19th, 2018 by Mike Kestly
WE know that selecting new employees can impact the future of your (any) organization – right? IF you were to personally bring a “dud” into the group, what can you do about it? Coach them to be better? Promote them into another department? Fire them and […]
October 20th, 2017 by Mike Kestly
In a recent HR Exec blurb about “Selection,” issues are tossed around like a salad. The last couple of paragraphs are the most interesting to me – read about it here.
October 6th, 2017 by Mike Kestly
In a recent article in Inc.com we learned what top organizations are doing about selection – attracting top talent and hiring the right employees. As you probably know, this is a constant challenge – especially for small and midsize businesses with fewer resources and, often, less […]
May 20th, 2017 by Mike Kestly
You hired a new employee and think they are great. Your entire has staff interviewed them. The new employee fits the culture of your company and is off to a good start. A few months have passed and now things just “aren’t working out”. You’re frustrated […]
May 20th, 2017 by Mike Kestly
Everyone knows that listening is important for managers, for entrepreneurs, for everyone. What you might not know is that one of the most subtle, but effective listening techniques is actually quite simple to learn: It’s the art of the paraphrase. Paraphrasing is capturing – and communicating […]
January 31st, 2017 by Mike Kestly
Managers, do you let your employees bring their own devices? “How to maximize efficiency and productivity” http://ow.ly/BdcK301eu7X
November 19th, 2016 by Mike Kestly
Here in Michigan (like most States), an employee can be fired (unless unionized) for good reason, a bad reason, or no reason. We here at Kestly Development, have always counseled that managers (at all levels) coach their employees on a monthly basis. That way, you know where you […]
