Attract Top Talent

Robert Buchsbaum, CEO of art supplies catalog Dick Blick Art Materials, Galesburg, IL, concurs. “People want stability, a good benefits package and the ability to get ahead if they work hard,” he notes.

Takeaway tip: Try to discern applicants’ other job desires, such as emotional and intellectual needs. “If they can find comparable pay, what other factors go into making a career-move decision?” asks Kislik.