Human Resources 101

One of the most important skills of any manager is the ability to fill positions with the best possible candidates. Yet, for many, recruiting is seen as a necessary evil, squeezed in between “important” committee meetings and lunch.

Michael Hyatt provides practical insight to the recruiting process. He says, before you can hire the ideal candidate, you have to define what that candidate looks like. He uses a formula he calls H³S: humble, honest, hungry and smart.

I want to fill our company with people who are humble, honest, hungry, and smart. The “h” in the word “high” represents the first three attributes. The “s” in the word “standards” represents the last attribute. All are equally important, but let me expound on each of them separately.

Read his post: The Ideal Candidate