Talented staff

- [Narrator] Drucker was ahead of his time in many ways, and his thoughts about relations between employers and employees were no exception. He said everyone in an organization should be treated every day with dignity and respect, given the things they need to make a contribution, and noticed when they achieve something. As one of the first to identify the developed world's new knowledge worker category, Drucker understood the importance of talented staff. He offered five rules for hiring. First, consider several strong candidates. By looking at a number of qualified people and by picturing each of them in the position, you'll deepen your understanding of the job. Second, stress strengths, not weaknesses. Look first at what a candidate will contribute. Third, get to know the prospect personally. Have several people from your company meet the candidates to gauge how they interact with others. Fourth, check several…