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It Takes Years for Employees to Hit Peak Productivity. Unless…

It Takes Years for Employees to Hit Peak Productivity. Unless…

by Words Change Lives | Jan 29, 2025 | Hiring Practices

It Takes Years for Employees to Hit Peak Productivity. Unless... Research shows it takes about two years for new hires to get up to speed with their new job. Even if they know the duties, they still need to learn how things are done at your NPO. Combine that with high...
The FIRST Step to Attracting Better Talent

The FIRST Step to Attracting Better Talent

by Words Change Lives | Jan 29, 2025 | Hiring Practices

Wondering how to attract better talent to your nonprofit? It starts with your job posting. The job posting is the first opportunity to establish trust. We’ve all heard stories of private sector job postings that demand 10 years of experience in software that’s only...