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Mike Voories

Mike Voories

Founder & CEO at BR1 | Author

Why Candidates Turn Down Job Offers: It’s Not Always About the Offer

Many employers assume that when a candidate turns down a job offer, it must be because the salary wasn’t high enough,...

Do Your Employees Know How Their Success Is Being Measured?

One of the biggest hidden problems in today’s workplaces is that most employees don’t actually know how their success...

If You’re Thinking it, Say it: How to Avoid Costly Hiring Mistakes

In recruiting and hiring, few things are as frustrating as realizing—weeks or months after the start date—that a new...

The Right Number of Direct Reports: Finding the Sweet Spot for Leadership Success

One of the most important and often overlooked aspects of effective leadership is determining the right number of...

Wake Up and Win with Morning Huddles

In the fast-paced, often unpredictable world of business, consistent communication is one of the few levers leaders can...

Job vs. Career — Is There Really a Difference?

When you’re trying to attract talent, the words you choose matter. But so does the substance behind those words. One of...

Overtime is NOT a benefit

In today’s hiring market, where workers are pickier than ever about where and how they work, some employers still list...

The Big Picture in Hiring: Why an Open Mind Can Lead to Better Talent Decisions

Hiring the right person for a role is one of the most important decisions a business leader or hiring manager can make....

If You Don’t Have Time for Training, How Do You Have Time for Turnover?

It’s a phrase that’s been echoed by countless business leaders, especially in fast-paced industries: “We just don’t...

The Power of Soft Skills in Hiring: Why They Matter More Than You Think

When we think of hiring a new employee, the first thing that often comes to mind is qualifications—degrees,...
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