The writing is on the wall, but do you see it? It’s difficult to recognize the subtle (or obvious) hints that we’re no longer a good fit for a job, when we’re so busy with the routine day-to-day tasks. Or maybe we’re just afraid of the unknown. For whatever reason it may be time to … MORE >
Why Employees Leave
Categories: Management Tools, Workplace CultureTags: human resource, management, unemploymentEmployees leave—it happens all the time. It’s easy to compartmentalize these departures, chalking them up “for the best” or “all about money” or worse yet, vilify the departing employee in an attempt to ignore or minimize the organization’s failings. Irresponsible managers will take this approach. Smart managers will do just the opposite – listen, reflect, … MORE >
Should You Work With a Staffing Agency?
Categories: Interview Tips, RecruitingTags: career advice, job search, resume tipsIf one of your resolutions for the new year is finding a full- or part-time job, changing jobs, or finding temporary work, interviewing with a staffing agency may be the best way to help expedite your search and improve your chances of finding a position that matches your career goals. According to the American Staffing … MORE >
The New Year – Time to Take Stock of Your Workforce Needs
Categories: Diversity, Management Tools, Recruiting, Workplace CultureTags: skills gap, staffing agency, workforce development, workplace skillsThe parties are over, the ball has dropped, and the calendar has flipped to a new year. Now it’s time to get back to business, make goals, and prepare for a banner year. But how do you ensure that good intentions and resolutions actually come to fruition? The first step is to take stock of … MORE >
Is it Time for an Attitude Check?
Categories: Interview Tips, Skills Upgrade, Workplace CultureTags: aptitude, attitude, Interview tips, workplace cultureYou hear the cliché all the time—one bad apple spoils the whole bunch. Another word for it is “toxic” and is used when talking about employees that have a bad attitude. More and more organizations are placing greater importance on attitude and aptitude when assessing job candidates, as it’s commonly said you can train for … MORE >
How to Move Your Company to the Top of a Candidate’s List
Categories: Management Tools, RecruitingTags: human resource, recruitingIn today’s competitive job market, sourcing and hiring top candidates can be time-consuming for human resources professionals, managers, as well as the staff working extra hours to complete the work caused by the vacant position. So, when you finally find the “right person,” how do you get the candidate to say “yes?” Before advertising for … MORE >
Upgrade Your Skills to Become an Expert Hire
Categories: Interview Tips, Skills UpgradeTags: apprenticeship, credentials, job training, skills upgradeWhether you’re looking for your first job, a job change, or a new career path, upgrading your skills to become an expert hire will help you land your desired position and maximize your earning potential. Start by defining the type of position you want, then take the time to do some research and identify the … MORE >
Does Your Workplace Culture Sync to the Company’s Core Values?
Categories: Management ToolsTags: company mission, company vision, Core values, workplace cultureEvery organization has an ethos, an inner philosophy, created by the values and mission of its founders. Whether a start-up or a company handed down through multiple generations, it is critical for this ethos to manifest itself in the culture of the organization, to be embraced and propelled by all who work there. A positive, … MORE >
Attributes of a Sought-After Job Candidate
Categories: Interview Tips, Workplace CultureTags: Interview tips, resume tips, workplace culture, workplace diversityWith labor markets tight in many areas of the United States, employees are in demand. But despite the pressure to hire, employers continue to seek candidates with certain attributes that help ensure success, productivity, and lower turnover. So, what are these in-demand attributes? First, a candidate must have a strong work ethic, flexibility, and persistence … MORE >
Strategies for Managing Remote Workers
Categories: Management Tools, RecruitingTags: management, onboarding, remote workforceIn today’s global economy, customers, suppliers, and raw materials are everywhere. And so are workers. Finding the right employee isn’t always a local endeavor, but may require a state-wide, country-wide, or even worldwide search. So, when your company’s workforce becomes more spread out, how do you manage these remote workers effectively? Remote workers are different … MORE >