When we speak to “hiring an exceptional workforce”, we do so as if we seek to find the sacred mysteries of the recruitment and selection process. We are all aware that having exceptional employees builds exceptional companies, which enhances our competitive advantage. How many times have you categorized your employees as “B and C Players”? Wouldn’t you love to have an organization of primarily “A Players”? More
Hiring for "Fit"
Jim Collins, author of Good to Great, believes strongly that “people” are not our most important asset, but the right people are. The right people are more likely to be engaged in their work, be more productive, and are willing to go the extra mile for your organization. This means that the recruiting process should concentrate on person-organization matches as well as person-position matches. So how do we ensure that our actions contribute toward the goal of hiring the “right” people? More
Orientation and Assimilation –
A Foundation for Retention
Once exceptional candidates are hired, how does an organization begin to retain them? In some organizations, new hire orientation has evolved into robust assimilation programs that are targeted toward: More
Third Annual Winter Coat Drive
Believe it or not, winter is approaching! For the third consecutive year, Helios HR is partnering with Reston Interfaith in collecting winter coats for our less fortunate neighbors. Reston Interfaith is a local non-profit organization which promotes self-sufficiency through support and advocacy for those in need of food, shelter, affordable housing, quality childcare, and other services. Every winter Reston Interfaith, with the help of local organizations and the community, collects and distributes coats for families in need in the Northern Virginia area. The Reston Interfaith Coat Closet is bare and in need of all of our contributions! More
When we speak to “hiring an exceptional workforce”, we do so as if we seek to find the sacred mysteries of the recruitment and selection process. We are all aware that having exceptional employees builds exceptional companies, which enhances our competitive advantage. How many times have you categorized your employees as “B and C Players”? Wouldn’t you love to have an organization of primarily “A Players”? 
Jim Collins, author of 
Once exceptional candidates are hired, how does an organization begin to retain them? In some organizations, new hire orientation has evolved into robust assimilation programs that are targeted toward: 
Believe it or not, winter is approaching! For the third consecutive year, Helios HR is partnering with 
