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Consider these two very different reactions to the same scenario:

I was recently talking with a manager who was trying to figure out what to do about one of her employees whom she’d nicknamed “The Plodder.”

Like many of us, I suspect you’ve spent a little time over the past few weeks thinking about 2012 and how you can make the most of the next 365 days.

I’m asked this question a lot by companies who are trying to figure out why they have a hard time hiring the right people. And often I recognize they’re struggling with either one or both of the elements essential for a great hire:

Here’s a tricky truth about motivation: it’s an ever changing force.

For managers, hiring is a staring point, not a finish line.

Show some class when delvering the harsh news.

Reference checks are valuable if you approach them the right way.

Hiring is not a game of chance.

It shouldn't be unexpected when an employee decides to quit.