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KeenView™ Behavioral Interviewing Certification

by Margaret Graziano | Mar 04, 2013 | behavioral interviewing, Behavioral Interviews, Conscious Hiring, Executive Recruitment, Consulting Certifications, Consulting Services, Job Interviewing Strategies, Key Performance Indicators, Interviewing Strategy Consultants, Personality Assessments, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Your Company, Behavior Interview Questions, KeenHire, Management Training

KeenHire empowers HR Professionals, corporate hiring authorities and managers to experience the impact that effective behavioral interviewing has on a company’s ability to secure and retain top talent. Through our KeenView Behavioral Interviewing...

Employee Development

by Margaret Graziano | Feb 27, 2013 | Employee Development, Goal Setting, Goal Alignment, Executive Coaching, Employees, Larry Bird, Leadership Development, Training, Workforce Optimization, Personal Development, Recruiting Training, succession planning, Succession Planning, Workforce Performance Management, Workforce Strategy, Coaching, Management Training, Organizational Development

Employee development and training means we invests in our people and help you to do the same. We provide a systematic and integrated approach to employee development and training, delivered though 1-1 coaching, in-person seminars, or convenient...

Emerging Leaders Coaching

by Margaret Graziano | Feb 25, 2013 | Goal Setting, Emerging Leaders, Goal Alignment, Conscious Hiring, Developing Manager, Identifying Emerging Leaders, leadership, Leadership Development, Primary Intention, Retaining Talent, succession planning, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Talent Strategy, Coaching For Leadership, KeenHire, Leaders, Leadership Coaching

Over the next 5-8 years, there will be a projected loss of 45% of competent leaders who will be leaving their roles in business for retirement. If not dealt with appropriately and swiftly, leadership gaps can widen beyond repair. Our coaches have the...

Executive Search

Outstanding talent is what your business needs to move forward. KeenHire delivers. Talent, skill and education alone will not make your company great. Our firm will find you the extraordinary leaders who are fully aligned with the vision you have for...

Executive Assessment

by Margaret Graziano | Feb 18, 2013 | Executive Alignment, Goal Optimization, Goal Setting, Behavioral Interviews, Goal Alignment, Executive Coaching, Executive Recruitment, Decision Maker, Managing Change, Mentoring Programs, Organizational Alignment, Workforce Optimization, Organizational Effectiveness, Succession Planning, Workforce Performance Management, Workforce Strategy, Management Training, Organizational Development

As a leading decision maker at your company, it’s almost certain that you need to be sure your executive staff is corporately aligned and motivated for success. Because this type of psychometric data is almost never laid out in front of you, we’re here...

Organizational Assessment

No matter what your industry is, your business operates on multiple levels that are crucial to bottom-line success. The effectiveness of each component working with the others is directly related to business sales, retention, and the overall...

Boost Corporate Performance With KeenHire

by Margaret Graziano | Jul 23, 2012 | Emerging Leaders, Hire Better Sales People, conscious hiring, Employee Performance Reviews, Employee Retention, Employment Selection, Hiring for Start Ups, HR Best Practices, Leadership Development, performance management, Performance Management, Workforce Optimization, succession planning, Succession Planning, Human Capital Management

In the News HR Retreat Maximize your personal effectiveness. Influence people for organizational alignment. Impact a culture centered on people, purpose & profit. Build alliances with like-minded professionals. Join us August 27th in Palo...

Hiring Better 101

by Margaret Graziano | May 02, 2011 | Behavioral Interviews, Better Hiring, Hiring, Conscious Hiring, Hire better, Hiring for Start Ups, Hiring Process, Human Resources, Keenhire, Leadership Development, People Management, Sales Hiring, staffing, Turnkey HR Solutions, People ROI, Succession Planning

Hiring better people starts with a mindset. In an ever changing world, adapting to new technologies and reevaluation of current systems should always be in consideration. Specifically, the staffing industry is riding a wave of social media...

Hiring in the Post-Recession Economy

by Margaret Graziano | Mar 17, 2011 | Employee Development, Conscious Hiring, Executive Coaching, Executive Recruitment, Employee Retention, Hiring Process, nurture top talent, post-recession retention, retain talent, Recruitment Strategy, Recruitment Training, reduce employee turnover, Succession Planning, talent supply chain, War for Talent, Hiring Top Sales People

As the economy begins to mend itself, we are starting to see a slow growth in the formation of new jobs. History shows that for every recession, a rapid period of growth follows shortly thereafter. Good news for employees, not-so-good news for employers.

5 Ways to Retain Your Top Talent

While the recession is easing and unemployment figures are falling, there is another set of numbers that doesn't look so good.

Staffing Industry Executive Forum Recap

2011 marks anew for all industries alike. The Staffing Industry is not immune to change, nor should it pretend to be. Since 2009 a lot has changed, and the Staffing Industry is becoming a whole new animal. From Margaret attending the Staffing Industry...

Recruitment: Why Change is Good

by Margaret Graziano | Feb 15, 2011 | behavioral interviewing, Behavioral Interviews, Hiring, better workforce, Conscious Hiring, Executive Coaching, Executive Recruitment, Hire better, Employee Retention, Employment Selection, Hiring for Start Ups, Hiring Process, Hiring Talent Management Professionals, how to hire, HR Best Practices, Human Resources, Keenhire, Leadership Development, Managing Change, margaret graziano, On-Boarding, Performance Management, Reduce Unwanted Turnover, staffing, Strategic HR Professionals, Turnkey HR Solutions, War For Talent, workforce planning, Organizational Effectiveness, People ROI, recruiter training, Personality Assessments, Recruiting, recruiting strategy, Recruiting Training, recruitment process, Recruitment Strategy, Recruitment Training, Return on Hiring Investment, Succession Planning, Talent Management, War for Talent, Workforce Performance Management, Assessments, Hiring Top Sales People, HR Strategy, Human Capital Management, Human Resources Management Consulting, keen tools, Management Training, Organizational Development, Recruitment Process Improvement

Global employment is changing rapidly. Within the last 20 years, we've witnessed highs and lows that have redefined the way talent is acquired, assessed, and implemented into the various business environments of the modern world. This change has been a...

An Employment Rant From An Outsider's Point Of View

Getting hired hasn't been a problem for me, nor do I foresee it becoming one in the future. Saying that may surprise many people, especially given the current state of employment in this country, but I'm not done... I'm 20. Now I know what you're...

Market Manager -Chicago

by Margaret Graziano | Feb 10, 2011 | Behavioral Interviews, Chicago Recruitment Executives, Chicago Staffing Executives, Emerging Leaders, Chicago Consulting Executives, Chicago Market Manager, Chicago VP Consulting, Conscious Hiring, Executive Coaching, Executive Recruitment, Employee Performance Reviews, Employee Retention, Employment Selection, Hiring for Start Ups, HR Best Practices, Leadership Development, On-Boarding, Performance Management, Reduce Unwanted Turnover, Sales Market Manager Chicago, Organizational Effectiveness, People ROI, Personality Assessments, recruiting strategy, Recruiting Training, Recruitment Strategy, Return on Hiring Investment, Succession Planning, VP Sales Chicago, Chicago HR Executives, Chicago VP of Sales, Hiring Top Sales People, Human Resources Management Consulting, Management Training, Managing Virtual Employees, Recruitment Process Improvement

Market Manager You enjoy selling and business development, creating strategic solutions that meet your customers’ needs as well as becoming an integral part of your customers strategic advisory counsel. An ideal opportunity for you is one that affords...

If the Job Could Talk...

by Margaret Graziano | Feb 03, 2011 | behavioral interview, Behavioral Interviews, Better Hiring, Employee Engagement, get hired, Hiring, Conscious Hiring, Executive Coaching, Executive Recruitment, Hire better, employee performance, Employee Performance Reviews, Employee Retention, Employment Selection, Hiring for Start Ups, Hiring Process, HR Best Practices, Human Resources, job performance, Keenhire, leadership, Leadership Development, Managing Change, margaret graziano, On-Boarding, Performance Management, staffing, TTI, Organizational Effectiveness, People ROI, performance reviews, return on investment, ROI, Personality Assessments, Recruiting, Recruitment Strategy, Recruitment Training, Return on Hiring Investment, RPI, RPO, Succession Planning, Talent Management, War for Talent, Workforce Performance Management, Assessments, HR, HR Strategy, Human Capital Management, Human Resources Management Consulting, Management Training, Organizational Development, Recruitment Process Improvement

By Bill J. Bonnstetter JOB TALK If a job could talk, it would explain precisely what was necessary to achieve superior performance. We could ask it to tell us about the: Knowledge a person needs, Personal attributes required to drive success, Rewards...

Choosing To Win During A War For Talent

by Margaret Graziano | Jan 25, 2011 | Human Capital, Behavioral Interviews, Better Hiring, Emerging Leaders, Hiring, Conscious Hiring, Executive Coaching, Executive Recruitment, Hire better, Employee Retention, Hiring for Start Ups, Hiring Process, Hiring Talent Management Professionals, how to hire, HR Best Practices, Human Resources, Keenhire, leadership, Leadership Development, margaret graziano, On-Boarding, Performance Management, Reduce Unwanted Turnover, Strategic HR Professionals, Turnkey HR Solutions, Organizational Effectiveness, People ROI, recruiters, Recruiting, recruiting strategy, Recruiting Training, Recruitment Strategy, Recruitment Training, Return on Hiring Investment, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Talent Shortage, Talent Strategy, War for Talent, workforce, HR, HR Strategy, Human Capital Management, Human Resources Management Consulting, Organizational Development, Recruitment Process Improvement

By: John Kurzatkowski. I currently work with Margaret at KeenHire as a Sr. Recruitment Consultant, and wanted to share with you a bit more about how to win in the midst of a war for talent. As the business-news media competes for our attention by...

Lets Talk Retention

by Margaret Graziano | Jan 20, 2011 | Behavioral Interviews, Emerging Leaders, Hiring, Conscious Hiring, Executive Coaching, Executive Recruitment, Employee Performance Reviews, Employee Retention, Employment Selection, Hiring for Start Ups, Hiring Process, Hiring Talent Management Professionals, HR Best Practices, Human Resources, Leadership Development, Managing Change, On-Boarding, people roi, Performance Management, Reduce Unwanted Turnover, Strategic HR Professionals, Training, Turnkey HR Solutions, workforce planning, Organizational Effectiveness, People ROI, retention, recruiting strategy, Recruiting Training, Recruitment Strategy, Recruitment Training, Return on Hiring Investment, Succession Planning, Talent Management, War for Talent, Workforce Performance Management, Coaching, HR, HR Strategy, Human Capital Management, Human Resources Management Consulting, Management Training, Organizational Development, Recruitment Process Improvement

According to Noah Webster, "Retention is the act or power of keeping or retaining. Corporately, retention is the power to keep employees actively engaged and committed to being an integral part of the organization."

Applying the Win/Win principle to the “War�? for Talent

by Margaret Graziano | Jan 15, 2011 | better candidates, Emerging Leaders, hire for 2011, Hiring, Conscious Hiring, Executive Coaching, Hire better, Employee Retention, employer of choice, Employment Selection, Hiring for Start Ups, Hiring Process, Hiring Talent Management Professionals, HR Best Practices, Human Resources, Keenhire, margaret graziano, On-Boarding, Reduce Unwanted Turnover, Strategic HR Professionals, Turnkey HR Solutions, War For Talent, Organizational Effectiveness, People ROI, recruiting strategy, Recruiting Training, Recruitment Strategy, Recruitment Training, RPI, RPO, succession planning, Succession Planning, Talent Management, War for Talent, Workforce Performance Management, better recruiting, Hiring Top Sales People, Human Capital Management, Human Resources Management Consulting, Management Training, Organizational Development, Recruitment Process Improvement

As the business-news media competes for our attention by flashing information on the impending talent shortage, some of us listen with a keen ear while others turn to more urgent, pressing issues. After 22+ years in the human resources business, I don’t...

Top 10 Reasons Small Businesses Fail by Jay Goltz

Written by Jay Goltz

Vice President Human Resources

by Margaret Graziano | Sep 11, 2010 | Conscious Hiring, Executive Recruitment, Employee Retention, Hiring Talent Management Professionals, leadership, Leadership Development, Virtual Opportunity VP HR Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, recruiting strategy, Recruitment Strategy, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Workforce Performance Management, HR Strategy, Human Capital Management, Managing Virtual Employees, Organizational Development, Recruitment Programming

YOU WILL LEAD THE TALENT MANAGEMENT CHARGE FOR EFFECTIVELY SCALING

40% of All High Performers Are Looking To Leave Their Jobs

Are your Managers at the top of their game? How would you rate your employee productivity?Are your managers capable of hiring and keeping the right people? Does your company have a Talent Strategy and is it linked to your business strategy?

Maximize Your Profitability. Build and Execute A World Class People Strategy

by Margaret Graziano | Jun 20, 2010 | HR Executive Forum, Employee Retention, Employment Selection, HR Best Practices, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Talent Management Executive Forum, Organizational Effectiveness, recruiting strategy, Recruitment Strategy, Succession Planning, Talent Management, War for Talent, Workforce Performance Management, Call for Presenters, HR Strategy, Human Capital Management

Executive Forum - January 16 & 17, 2011

Employer of Choice. Train Your Managers To Retain The Best Employees

The Premise

Maximize Your Effectiveness with the Success Factor

The PremiseYou are the sum of the results produce in life. While some like to point to luck being at play when great success is reached. I say luck is what happens when hard work and preparation meet opportunity and inspired action. This high-energy,...

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