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Who is a New York Times bestseller that offers a simple, practical, and effective system for reducing hiring mistakes, which can cost a company $1.5 million or more each year. Drawing on more than 1,300 hours of interviews with over 20 billionaires and 300 CEOs, Geoff Smart and Randy Street present their A Method for Hiring. The method stresses fundamental elements—defining desired outcomes, generating a flow of A Players, and asking the right interview questions—to help leaders identify and attract the best candidates. Whether you are a board member searching for a CEO, a small‑business owner hiring employees, or anyone looking to make better hiring decisions, Who provides easy‑to‑follow steps and proven tactics used by successful businesspeople. The book claims a 90 percent success rate in hiring.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Business & Economics/Business Management
Authors: Geoff Smart
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