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The candidate is just thrilled with the offer and says this is the nicest employer they’ve ever dealt with.

My husband and I watch a fair number of television shows and movies. When my friends and family began investing in high-definition TV, I found myself wondering if the resolution in our television was lacking. Our satellite provider is always encouraging us to upgrade our package to include HD. A walk through any electronic or warehouse store reminds me of the vivid pictures available for my viewing pleasure. As I evaluated whether I wanted to pay more every month for this service, I asked myself one question: what current problem or issue with my TV will HD solve?

Managers are required to consistently respond to shifts in customer expectations, competition, technology and global markets—as well as to changing employee expectations. Consequently, change occurs more rapidly and more often—and it’s more complex than ever.

After two years of looking internally to fill vacancies, companies in 2011 again began to hire new workers, relying on referrals and job boards for nearly 50 percent of their external hires. Social media, though it accounted for only 3.5 percent of those external hires, evidences a much greater impact on hiring than the numbers would suggest, influencing candidates whose hiring ends up being attributed to other sources.