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Testimonials"For years our firm relied entirely on our own skills and intuition to make hiring and coaching decisions. The results were as haphazard as our methodology. More often than not we guessed reasonably well, but finally came to the realization that it was very expensive both in time and money, to make staffing mistakes. Fortunately a friend told us about SDS. About 6 months ago we began using the hiring surveys for all serious job candidates. We have found the reports to be eerily predictive of how likely a person is to fit in with our company culture and needs. In fact, we were so impressed, that the two senior partners took the coaching survey, then had all the other managers and supervisors do the same. We also took the opportunity to have John Beane spend a day with us in order to get to know our company better and explain to us how best to utilize the surveys. We have learned that both the hiring and coaching surveys are invaluable tools in helping us understand who we are, what our strengths and weaknesses are, and how we can improve ourselves and others. We wholeheartedly recommend them to any company looking to improve their selection process and the staff development process as well." Michael Lewis, Managing Partner, Mike Lewis Lawyers, Winston-Salem, NC "I highly recommend your services to any company who wants to hire and manage their employees better and to reduce turn over and employment expenses. We have seen a tremendous reduction in turnover and expense in Legal Intake, the answering service since mandating the use of your survey. Payroll is the largest expense and we believe your survey has dramatically impacted our bottom-line in an industry that traditionally has high turn over and employment expense. On the occasion we need to add an employee (typically salary) to our agency, cjAdvertising, the survey has not only assisted in narrowing down the candidates but is critical in managing all types of personalities in industry that ranges from accounting to creative." We have obviously determined that your services are invaluable. Our next goal for 2005 is to better utilize your services by including partners and employees hired prior to the use of your services to enhance our partner relationships and management as well as teamwork in our companies." Anne Malham, Vice President, cjAdvertising, Legal Intake Professionals, Stuff for Lawyers, Nashville, TN "Finally, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Since we have begun to use your survey, rarely have we made a mistake in hiring the wrong individual. Short-term employment with our company has decreased dramatically. There is no doubt in my mind that the pennies I pay you for your survey pays for itself a hundred times over. John, thank you so very much for making a very important job around here so much easier!" Burt Bank, President Chesapeake Interlink, ltd. & Needles Case Management Software "This
test amazes me even more every time I give it. It also makes me feel
better about my own judgment as an interviewer. Nothing in the results
really surprised me, especially the part about her wanting to move up
and be more challenged. She asked about upward mobility in the company
during the interview. I love this test!! It makes me feel more
confident that the relationship will last when I hire someone new. In
the past, I felt as though it was always a gamble, a 50/50 shot of the
person making it. Thanks." "John Beane was professional and easy to work with. The most outstanding
thing he did was to stretch our minds and break us out of our comfort
zones. He did it not only by teaching us new approaches, but also by
seeing us for what we were and assertively shaking us out of our old
thinking when necessary. He was a leader who got our attention. Very
valuable." "Your energy and enthusiasm for the Simmons products is evident and this helps to provide a lively, fun and rich learning experience, which I know is reiterated by feedback I have received from participants. Personally, I appreciate your ability to adapt the material to the UK market and to be flexible to the needs of your audience. It is a pleasure to be associated with you and I look forward to working with you again in the near future." Cathy Rowbottom, Consultant United Kingdom "Outsanding work. Employee evaluation is amazingly accurate. Will use again and again and again." "John - "I
cannot tell you how well spent this money is. The two that I have hired
based on your test results have been pure gold. Please feel free to use
me as a reference and as we continue to grow, I'm sure we'll be testing
more and more." "I
believe John Beane's up-front preparation proved invaluable. He worked
very hard at clarifying the scope and understanding the expectations we
had. This gave me more comfort in working with a consultant than I have
ever experienced. Normally, I am used to someone coming in and pushing
their canned answer. I felt your approach was tailored specifically to
our needs. "I
first met John 2 years ago during an accreditation workshop for use and
application of the Simmons Profile. I was impressed by how perceptive
he was - he picked up my initial discomfort with my own survey and
spent some time with me, which I found extremely beneficial. His direct
but engaging style suited the audience well; his knowledge and
expertise with the tool was impressive. |
