Attitude has never mattered more, as many high-impact organizations are improving their hiring practices. Rather than depending solely on a candidate's credentials, these companies have adopted a business model that incorporates a candidate's attitude.  This month's Inside Advantage presents new ideas from HBS faculty and other experts on getting back to basics for effective and efficient HR management.

M. Christine Sullivan
Director, Alumni Career & Professional Development

The right candidates.
The right fit.
The right results.

Hire for Attitude, Train for Skill

One of the biggest challenges organizations face is how to fill their ranks with executives and front-line employees whose personal values are in sync with the values that make the organization tick. Read more about why some HR executives believe that character counts for more than credentials.
 

Help Employees Listen When They Don't Want to Hear

When change initiatives fail, the culprit is often a lack of good communication from management. But that's not always the whole story. Communication isn't just about what management says; it's also about how employees listen.
 

Tools & Time-Savers

• Three Ways to Recognize a Talent Magnet
• Five Tips for Smarter Social Networking
• Take Back Your Attention

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