Dear WW: Recently I got a recruiting call from a giant software company that I’d kill to work for. But they insist that I sign a nondisclosure agreement before they’ll even meet with me. What are the risks of signing? T0 SIGN OR NOT TO SIGN
Dear Sign:
These days nondisclosure agreements seem to be breeding faster [...]
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Dear WW: My department was part of a big company-wide layoff. They offered the standard severance package and then suddenly called me in and offered more money if I signed a non- compete agreement. My friends tell me that I should take the money and not worry, that I can still take a job with [...]
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DEAR WW: I’m about to hire my first batch of new employees. What are the most important things to remember as I go through the hiring process? BRING ‘EM ON
DEAR BRING:
I always try to remember the Tony Hinrichs rule when I think about hiring new employees. Mr. Hinrichs came to my attention when he was [...]
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Dear WW: I just lost a very important employee. This is a key job for us so I’m putting a lot of thought into how to fill the position. I really want to be careful this time so we can find a long term solution rather than just a band aid. FILLING HOLES
Dear FILLING,
Recently, a [...]
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Dear WW: I always check references but it seems like companies are so scared of being sued, they won’t tell you anything at all. Short of hiring a detective, what can you do? CHECK IT OUTDear CHECK,
Your letter got me thinking about my brother’s twentieth high school reunion. Jay ambled in and spotted someone who [...]
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Dear WW: For the first time we’re having a hard time finding excellent employees. Is this par for the course today or are we doing something wrong? HIRING BLANKS
Dear HIRING BLANKS,
Hitting a hole in one is a challenge. Just ask Todd Obuchowski. He was on the 116 yard, par three, fourth hole in Lawrenceville, Massachusetts [...]
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Dear WW: I’ve done a million job interviews in the course of my career. But now I find myself on the other side of the table interviewing candidates. What do savvy interviewers look for? GATEKEEPER
Dear GATEKEEPER,
This summer my wife traveled from the west coast to the east. She prefers short hair and comfortable clothing [...]
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