Timbert
Member
You have to be in a position to grow. I've stayed with companies for more than ten years. I haven't stayed in a job for more than a few years. I've left companies when, I determined there was likely no advancement, either in position and responsibility or salary.What keeps you for 10 years or more in your job?
Keep HR out of it as much as possible. Seriously don't let HR help you hire workers. They don't know enough about the technical aspects to screen candidates effectively.How do you hire new recruits?
Look for workers that have the basic knowledge and a desire to learn. That is much more important than knowing your particular equipment. Don't use arbitrary requirements. (A degree, a specific training course, or specific years of experience, or overly specific requirement can weed out potentially good candidates). Take the holistic view, you are hiring a complete person.
Trust them. Treat employees fairly. Set realistic goals. Don't ask them to do something you wouldn't do. Recognize and reward the work they do. Invest in them; both time and money. Spend your political capital to fight for them. If they feel you got their backs, they will have yours. You should be training them to take your job.Do you have a formula that works for you? If yes please share.