Omnia Blog
- Job References - Getting The Answers You Need
Ok…we know you’re not a mind reader! So what is your approach to checking job candidate references to get the best insight on your next potential employee? How do you decipher the answers that a reference cannot say legally? Gaining informa...
- So Many Job Resumes, So Little Time!
The job resumes keep flooding in...the pressure to hire the right person for the job amasses. Suddenly the manager leaps over a desk and grabs the well-mannered job candidate by the collar. “CAN YOU DO THE JOB? WILL YOU GET ALONG WITH CO-WORKERS? D...
- The Hidden Wealth In Workers – Make the Best of 2012
If your company’s 2011 year did not prove to be as profitable as you’d hoped, there’s plenty of time to make some changes that could lead your business to a more streamlined, productive and successful 2012. Clearly one of the easiest ways to i...
- The Rx for Employee “Retention Deficit Disorder”
Behavioral assessments for employee retention may be a new concept to you, but consider this. While it is certainly no easy task to find quality health care providers who are willing to apply for work in rural and medically underserved communiti...
- Santa Claus Omnia Profile
Omnia Profile write up for: Mr. Santa Claus QC'd by: Val Harwell Santa is one of the few who can pull off a Profile like this!! Column 1=2 Santa is assertive and runs a thriving toy empire (not to mention, he also runs the North Pole!)...
- 2012 Tips for Maximum Work Productivity
If 2011 has left you falling behind in your workload and feeling defeated, maybe it’s time to kick your productivity up a notch! Sometimes you can't necessarily change your work load, but you certainly can change how you deal with it! Here are ...
- 8 Sure Fire Ways to Demotivate Employees
For the most part, employee enthusiasm is determined by work environment. This can often be fostered or hindered by you…the boss! Most employee demotivators do not seep into your corporate culture overnight and can often be difficult to eli...
- 5 Effective Delegation Strategies for the Micro-Manager
Perfectionistic, compliant and structured managers are typically wary of effective delegation; their mantra: “To get something done right, I do it myself.” Why this philosophy? Fear of failure and criticism… and the most logical way to avoid both...
- 2011 Tampa Chamber Small Business Finalist
Founded in 1985, The Omnia Group specializes in online behavioral assessments. Our core product, the Omnia Profile, is an independently-validated behavioral assessment founded on solid psychometric principles. Our assessments help clients avoid bad hir...
- Top 4 Hiring Mistakes Made By Managers
Managers often think that verifying credentials, checking references, and asking all the right questions in an interview is a sure fire way to guarantee your next hire is perfect! BUT…it doesn’t always work out that way, often resulting in discon...
- Exit Interview Strategy and Tips
The best way to understand the reasons behind an employee departure is with an exit interview. Obviously the style of exit interview is different for someone who is being asked to leave, retiring, or dismissed compared to an employee leaving whom the o...
- Omnia Group Named Finalist in 8th Annual Stevie Awards
THE OMNIA GROUP NAMED AS FINALIST IN 8th ANNUAL STEVIE® AWARDS FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS Stevie Award Winners to Be Announced in New York on November 11 Tampa, FL – October 13, 2011 – The Omnia Group was named a Finalist in ...
- Valerie Harwell Finalist in 8th Annual Stevie Awards
VALERIE HARWELL NAMED AS FINALIST IN 8th ANNUAL STEVIE® AWARDS FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS Stevie Award Winners to Be Announced in New York on November 11 Tampa, FL – October 13, 2011 Valerie Harwell was named a 2011 ...
- Do You Have a Hiring Process that Attracts A Players?
What is it about interviews that make us think we can just cross our fingers and "wing it?" Maybe it's the chemistry we feel with applicants, their impressive appearance or maybe it's because we just don't have the time to prepare. Really? C’mon...
- Are You Asking Illegal Interview Questions?
While it’s important to protect yourself from asking illegal interview questions, there are legal alternatives to get the same information out of a candidate. Be prepared and know your options by checking out these examples of illegal interview ques...
- Top 5 Ways to Ensure You Hire the WRONG Person!
Are you frustrated with interviewing great job candidates only to find three months later they have gone from Dr. Jekyll to Mr. Hyde? It's not necessarily their fault! You, as a hiring manager, may be getting in your own way! Ask yourself...
- 4 Advantages to Businesses in a Tough Economy
What are today’s employers, business owners, managers and companies doing during this challenging economic time? Today’s economy is making the workplace a perilous place for many. Let’s finally take a break from all the doom and gloom messa...
- Finding & Retaining Qualified Auto Service Techs & Salespeople
In the automotive industry, finding, hiring and retaining qualified service techs and salespeople isn’t just luck of the draw. It takes a well thought out plan, so six months down the road, you don’t find yourself looking for yet another replacemen...
- What Insight Have Professionals Gained From The Recession
Economic consulting firm Moody's Analytics forecasts U.S. job growth by geographic region and by industry. Surprisingly, it’s forecasted that Florida to be in pretty good standing by 2nd quarter 2012 (compared to 2nd qtr. 2011)…guess will have to...
- Effects of Employee Turnover and the Real Price You Pay
The price you’ll really pay when an employee leaves could shock you! Contrary to popular belief, when an employee leaves the job soon after he or she starts, it is not the price of another “Help Wanted” ad that is your biggest financial bur...
