Prove a Person's Value at the Outset

Published: Jan 19, 2005

Application

You know the high cost of staff turnover. You know that the best selection methods cannot ensure the true value of a person to your enterprise. You know that sound relationships take time to develop. You know about the laws protecting employees. Then, allow this knowledge to determine the arrangements you offer new hires.

Demonstrate you are interested in building meaningful relationships with your associates. Add value to the term, "associates."

Here is a sequence you can follow.

Start your recruit out on a trial basis with a specific end date or condition.
Begin with an hourly wage with a specified condition for terminating employment.
Place on a salary with a sessional (matching your workload) contract.
Place on a regular salary with a contract renewable on a specific date.
Add bonuses to a permanent salary.

Select any or all to suit your situation. Time the sequence according to your situation.

Stories

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Outcomes

You and your potential associates will be facing the truth about living relationships.
Your associates will develop a more meaningful appreciation of the relationship you have both established.
Avoid distasteful dismissals resulting from unrealistic expectations.

Prove a Person's Value at the Outset

Application

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Outcomes

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