[Video] How to Bring In and Hold On to New Employees

Business consultant Brad Humphrey says companies need to be prepared to orientate and train new employees early on to get them invested in the company in order to keep them from leaving the company quickly.

Feb 5, 2015

Video: Common Mistakes Contractors Make When Hiring Employees

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