You’ve just landed a temporary position. First off, congratulations! Take a moment to savor the moment. You successfully articulated your skills and work ethic to obtain the position. So, what’s next? Not all individuals in temporary positions are seeking full-time employment but for those who are, how do you turn “temp” into “permanent?” The approach … MORE >
How to Develop and Retain Top Talent
Categories: Management Tools, Recruiting, Workplace CultureTags: recruiting, workforce development, workplace culture, workplace diversityMerriam Webster defines talent as “people possessing a natural aptitude or skill.” As businesses know, however, a good amount of the talent their employees possess isn’t “natural,” but rather, it was developed by astute managers who possessed the forethought, insight, and leadership to identify and nurture their company’s rising stars. Strong “talent” can be acquired … MORE >
You May Not Be 100% Qualified, But Are You Motivated?
Categories: Interview TipsTags: career goals, Cover Letter Tips, Interview tips, recruiting, resume tipsFinding a job that you’re 100% qualified for is tough. Whether you’re seeking your first job or trying to shift careers, convincing employers to give you a chance even though you lack some qualifications requires deft communications skills. If you have passion for a particular industry, company, or job, don’t let a few missing qualifications … MORE >
Hire For Attitude. Train for Skills.
Categories: Interview Tips, Management Tools, RecruitingTags: attitude, employee failure rates, hiring, Interview tips, recruitingA new position opens in your company. You’re in charge of filling it. The natural tendency is to make a list of the technical skills needed to do the job, program an algorithm, and watch the resumes flood in through LinkedIn or your company’s online job portal. Unfortunately, strong or weak technical skills aren’t usually … MORE >
Tips for a Successful Onboarding Experience
Categories: Workplace CultureIt’s the first day of your new job or temporary placement. Now what? Whether you’re seeking to be hired permanently, filling in for staff on leave, or temporarily staffed on a special project, getting acclimated, and quickly, is a goal for all new hires. Of course, there’s the easy things for the first day – … MORE >
Retaining Top Employees Reduces Cost of Employee Turnover
Categories: Management Tools, UncategorizedLet’s face it, employee turnover hurts. It’s disruptive, expensive, and drags down morale. Not to mention the time you now have to devote to identifying, interviewing, and hiring a replacement candidate. The Department of Labor estimates the cost of replacing a single employee to be one third of their annual salary. Additionally hiring the wrong … MORE >
Recognizing Your Company’s Skills Gap Before It Impacts Productivity
Categories: Management ToolsSkills gap is a topic of much interest in the business, government, and education sectors these days. Defined as a mismatch between the skills workers can offer and the skills demanded by employers, there is debate over whether the United States will face an unprecedented skills gap over the coming decades. This potential gap may … MORE >