The Do's and Don'ts of Hiring IT Staff
Sally Hetherington for Bizland
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The Do's and Don'ts of Hiring IT Staff Sally Hetherington for Bizland
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Place more importance on experience rather than qualifications |
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Consider hiring candidates who appear to be relaxed rather than tense |
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Provide ongoing training for IT staff |
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Prevent burn-out by encouraging a couple of day's holiday per quarter |
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Consider hiring a fresh, young candidate if you are looking to hire long-term, rather than the more experienced, older prospect - you can always train your new employee and you stand a better change of keeping him or her if they see opportunity to grow |
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Consider hiring the more expensive, well qualified applicant if you are looking at a short-term contract - you will achieve your goals faster and more effectively, saving money in the long term |
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Consider hiring extra IT staff to help with specific projects so that your permanent staff don't expend all their energy on the project while ignoring their regular tasks |
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Underpay or skimp on IT budgets - it is worth it in the long run to pay more for better quality |
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Demand a strict 9-5 working day - IT staff tend to be more productive when allowed to work flexi-time |
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Ignore your IT department when it comes to business planning and development - allow them to attend meeting to nurture teamwork and cooperation |
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Hire people with no interpersonal skills - it is important that you IT department can communicate ideas and translate difficult terminology into layman's terms |
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