Would you believe me if I told you that your business needs help from a 19 year old? Summer internship programs allow students to gain professional experience while helping your company out at the same time. Additionally, The Small Business Administration (SBA) notes that internship programs are basically a small recruitment strategy for small businesses. … MORE >
How To Manage Summer PTO Rush
Categories: UncategorizedAmericans are notorious for working longer hours and taking fewer days off. However, a new trend is forming, and they’re finally taking the vacation days that they deserve. With more people out of the office, especially during peak summer months, it’s important for your company to stay on track. Stay organized. It’s important to have … MORE >
Hiring Is About Cultural Contribution – Not Cultural Fit
Categories: Management ToolsIt’s beneficial to hire employees who will “fit in.” However, basing your new hires off of cultural fit can do your company more harm than good. The key to hiring new employees is diversity, and if you base your interviews solely off of cultural fit, you may end up with the complete opposite. “The future … MORE >
How To Not Be Reactive In Your Career
Categories: Workplace CultureWe pride ourselves on pulling 12-hour days, but this hard work can overwhelm your personal career goals and advancements. Here are four things you can do to ensure you’re being proactive, instead of reactive, in your career. 1. Identify your next-step. Do you love what you do? Would you like to perform a similar role, … MORE >
How Successful Working Mothers Get The Most Out Of Their Day
Categories: Workplace CultureFor most woman, working a full-time job doesn’t mean you get to clock out at 5 p.m. Working mothers often feel stuck between the needs of their job and their family. So, in celebration of Mother’s Day, we want to take the time to share a few tips from some strong businesswoman on how to … MORE >
Answers To Your Top Managerial Questions
Categories: Management ToolsPeople leave managers, not companies. More specifically, over 50 percent of employees have quit their job because of their manager. So, how exactly can you better manage your team? Here are a few answers that will help you better invest in each one of your employees. 1. How often should you schedule one-on-ones? The short … MORE >
Why Your Company Should Follow The Happiness Revolution
Categories: Management ToolsWhile being happy at work may not seem that important, a happy workplace is synonymous with a more productive workplace. Most people spend a third of their day doing their job, so if they’re unsatisfied, that can add up to a lot of unhappiness in their lives. But, why should this matter to employers? Here are … MORE >
4 Benefits Employees Are Looking For
Categories: RecruitingMillennials and gen-Z employees are looking for more than just a paycheck at the end of every week. While free lunches and ping-pong tables might grab their attention, in order to have the strongest impact, consider implementing some of these top benefits. 1. Leave Benefits Employees want to feel like they can pursue their career … MORE >
Crafting The Perfect Resume: Do’s And Don’ts
Categories: Interview TipsYou’ve sent out dozens of job applications, but you haven’t received one potential job interview. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon occurrence for job seekers — and usually, their unpolished resume is to blame. You have around six seconds to make a good, first impression – make them count by following these resume do’s and don’ts. … MORE >
How To Avoid Workplace Burnout
Categories: Management ToolsAmericans are known to be workaholics, but all of that hard work can quickly lead to workplace burnout. A term coined in the 1970s by American psychologist Herbert Freudenberger, burnout is an individual’s response to chronic emotional and interpersonal stressors within the workplace. If you’re noticing signs of employee burnout, there are a few immediate … MORE >