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Approximately two-thirds of the employee referral programs in existence operate without a dedicated budget. While many of those programs produce mediocre results, there is proof that programs operating on a limited budget can produce world-class results. A number of best-practice firms have found that it is possible to operate the employer referral program on a limited budget or even with no budget all, if you know how to market and motivate employees. This article covers how referral programs can operate without breaking the bank.

What constitutes a good employee - a real "winner"? A winner is a person who is successful in your organization. The criteria which make up a winner should be determined case-by-case, based on what makes sense and what works within your organization. This article provides a summary of using a behavioral hiring approach to select and hire "winners" for your business. As a bonus, it includes sample questions to ask when interviewing.

By the year 2011, the U.S. will face a worker shortage of 8-10 million people. In many industries today, jobs are going unfilled. It should go without saying, if you cannot attract and keep your workforce, then you must change what you are doing or face the consequences.

Old management tools no longer work. In the past, volumes have been written about the importance of compensation and work flexibility in motivating and retaining employees. Most executives will not argue the role these factors play. However, recent workforce trends are forcing managers to re-evaluate the tools used to keep top-notch talent. To reduce turnover, you must first seek to understand the primary causes behind it.

Why is it, most organizations spend so little time and resources helping managers hire the right people? Help your managers avoid some common hiring traps that can trip up the most seasoned managers.