Welcome to TEAMS magazine # 3

MOTIVATION – the key to success In this issue, we will cast some light on motivating employees. Motivation is both simple and complex. When it’s done correctly, it is very simple. When it’s done wrong, it can be problematic. We have all experienced times in our lives when we were less motivated, when we were…

“You have probably heard and read a lot about motivation. And where a lot is written about a subject there are often many myths as well. Let’s have a look at the most common myths about motivation and how they might influence your attitude to motivating your staff or yourself.” WHAT IS MOTIVATION? The word…

Imagine a boss who has 24 years of experience as a production manager. Who understands all the processes in the company. Who also has no problem going to work with his staff on Saturdays. A boss who thinks it is very important that all employees should have opportunities to grow as individuals and who, at…

Salary, bonuses, salary, bonuses. Or a little different: salary, bonus, benefits, salary, bonus, benefits… Does this not seem monotonous? Maybe this is the reason why many managers consider this type of motivation to be the less fun and creative part of their jobs. Are all people only motivated by money and bonuses? How about those…

Having a purpose in life is dependent on your personal motivation. Motivating yourself can often be harder than motivating others. A number of clients shared their insights and experiences with us on the topic of motivation. How would you define ‘motivation’? How do you motivate your team? And what do you think demotivates your staff…

Have you ever wondered why people need a reason to do something? How do I, as a manager, keep my team together, motivated and productive in this era of flexible working hours and home offices? The founder and owner of Performia, Mårten Runow, has the answer. “There is nothing that brings me more fulfilment, pleasure…

This issue is all about Production. What do you think – Is the production key to your expansion of your business? Do you need to measure production of employees? What could happen if you don`t do it? You will find answers in this issue. We hope the information will be useful for your business.

En Performia, hemos visto consistentemente  la importancia de evaluar a fondo la productividad en cualquier momento o donde quiera que usted contrate. Este es realmente el único factor más importante, y si logra manejar esto para hacerlo bien, resolverá una gran parte de la “ecuación de contratación”. Si observa a toda la gente que ha…

Al reclutar gente nueva hay un factor que usted tiene que establecer firmemente antes de decidir con seguridad traer a una nueva persona a bordo. ¿Récord de producción? El primer y con mucho, el factor más importante en la contratación es establecer y entender el RECORD DE PRODUCCIÓN de un candidato. Un “producto” se puede…

Durante mis más de 30 años de experiencia en el reclutamiento de personal nuevo, he notado lo importante que puede ser la entrevista si se desea un proceso de reclutamiento realmente exitoso.  Daré aquí algunos consejos sobre cómo prepararse para una entrevista con los candidatos. Preparación: Lea el CV del candidato para tener una idea…

Es importante tener en cuenta los resultados anteriores de un candidato antes de decidir contratarlo. El hecho de que un candidato haya producido antes y pueda probarlo es MUY valioso para evitar errores graves de contratación. Esto no significa que una persona anteriormente productiva no pueda convertirse en un fracaso en una nueva posición PERO,…

Linda y Steve se conocieron en 1997, en un restaurante de cadena australiano llamado “River Rooster” que posteriormente cambió su nombre a “CHOOKS fresh and tasty”. Steve era el dueño de la marca y estaba trabajando en el crecimiento de una nueva franquicia, y Linda comenzó a ayudarle con su experiencia en publicidad y mercadeo.…

Su puesto comenzó en Servicio al Cliente y Administración del Centro de Contacto.  Luego pasó a liderar la división de Operaciones y, actualmente, es la Jefe de Talento y Control de Calidad. Ella deseaba asumir ese rol porque le apasionaba ver a la gente crecer y desarrollarse. ¿Por qué son tan exitosas Emanuela Wasinski e…

Podemos encontrar en Internet, en periódicos y revistas, muchos artículos e informes sobre producción y productividad. Pero ¿Cómo conectar la producción directamente con sus empleados? ¿Debería medirse su trabajo o no? En caso afirmativo, ¿Contribuirá a la producción general de la empresa o no? ¿Le ayudará a tener un mejor equipo? Decidimos preguntar a nuestros…

Sin embargo, predecir la impresión futura es la clave del éxito en la contratación. Algunos reclutadores prestan mucha atención a la primera impresión que tienen de un candidato.  A veces eso podría ser un gran error.  Esto no significa que la primera impresión no sea importante, pero a veces está sobrevalorada. Tal vez cuando conoció…

El factor clave para hacer feliz a la gente en el trabajo Anna Matusova, es copropietaria y cofundadora de Performia Eslovaquia. Su carrera profesional en el campo de los recursos humanos empezó en los noventas como Gerente de Recursos Humanos en Eurotel (actualmente Telecom) y después en McDonald’s. Durante sus 20 años de trabajo en Performia,…

This issue brings you an inside view of Testing personality. Is it really important to do it? Is it actually possible to measure it? How does it work in reality? Does it help you build a better team? You will find answers in this issue. We hope you will enjoy reading it.

To describe the main problem with hiring in just a few lines is actually not hard. You simply hire someone who made a good impression but who does not produce anything of real value. Even worse, you hire someone who secretly destroyed what was previously functioning. Most executives I learned to know have had that…

Why should we test personality? “Isn’t it a bit weird to test personality?” Anyone who has ever thought about what personality is and where it comes from might think that way. It is only “weird” when you are not measuring it with the right tools or don’t know how to evaluate the results.   Although…

How does the measurement of a personality look around the world In a situation where companies are putting a lot of effort into keeping skillful people, the subject of testing personality potential is getting more and more interest. The ability to understand people is suddenly becoming a top priority of companies. As we are known…

In the work of Árpád Vas, you can see an example where the love of one’s profession is coupled with a love for people. Together with his son, he has already been running the family business with constant success for 25 years, and their biggest advantage over the competition is the approach of their staff.…

Although many people have anxiety before any test of personality potential, we can summarize it with the words of one of our successful clients, who said, “Able people are not afraid to be tested.” We have asked people who regularly use personality testing in their companies about their own experience. It is not surprising that…

Personality is a package of used “solutions” that you had better know about before you hire “What exactly is personality?” I ask Mårten Runow. “Good question!” he says and I feel relief, because to ask the highest boss such a basic question, when I know he has dealt with it every day for more than 25…