November 2018 saw the lowest unemployment rates in the U.S. since 1969 – but it isn’t all good news. With less available workers to choose from than ever before, some companies are struggling to find the talent needed to fill their roster. This is a challenge many companies, particularly newer startups, have never faced. If… Read more »
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Holiday Burnout…Here’s How to Stop it Before it’s Too Late!
Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s, it’s all too easy to get burned out with the holiday season. It’s difficult enough to manage the responsibilities of your own job during this time of year – not to mention the schedules of your employees. With that in mind, here are a few proven tips and techniques… Read more »
5 Tips for Managing Your Staff’s Holiday Schedules
Managing the schedules of your staff members is a delicate balancing act at any time of the year. The added stress of the holiday season only complicates this matter even further – which can result in serious inefficiencies, bottlenecks or shortcomings. To avoid such issues and make the most of your workforce during the holiday… Read more »
How to Keep Your Staff Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
Cold and flu season can cause havoc across your entire workforce. In fact, the CDC reports millions of cases of the common cold every single year across the U.S. alone. Even a simple case of the flu has the potential to turn deadly in some cases. With such serious consequences in mind, it’s important your… Read more »
Time Management Tips From the Best Leaders
Effectively managing your time and that of your staff members is a difficult balancing act. On one hand, delegation and prioritization are two key elements of your job. On the other, it’s critical you avoid overworking your staff – or yourself – in the process. Create a To-Do List of Top Priorities Try to brainstorm… Read more »
Should You Reach Out to a Former Employee to Fill Current Openings?
Employers often reach out to their former employees when trying to fill their current openings. It’s a common practice that applies to both temporary and permanent roles. However, it’s important to understand that an employee’s track record doesn’t necessarily guarantee a repeat performance. As such, there are times when you absolutely should look to your… Read more »
How You Can Increase Productivity by Changing the Way You Run Meetings
Team meetings are a fundamental tool of any good manager or supervisor. Not only are they a great way to highlight productivity and broadcast results, they also give your entry-level employees the opportunity to speak their minds. Unfortunately, workplace meetings are often boring and tiresome. They also carry negative connotations that can be difficult to… Read more »
Boost Recruiting Even When Unemployment is Low
Although a high unemployment rate is never a good thing, it does benefit your company’s recruitment and staffing. The sheer number of job seekers increases the odds you’ll be able to fill the more menial or monotonous tasks, while the availability of top talent lets you find qualified individuals to fill your senior ranks, too…. Read more »
10 Ways to Attract Millennial and Gen Z Job Applicants
As with every rising generation, you may see millennials as a different breed than the generations that came before. Although they’re often the target of offhanded jokes or undue criticism, they truly have a lot to offer the modern workforce. In order to make the most their skills, it might be necessary to change your… Read more »
Is It Time to Update Your Business’ Onboarding Process
If your company has been around for more than 10 years, you’re likely using an outdated onboarding process that might be hurting your overall recruitment process. Unnecessarily long or monotonous trial periods, endless amounts of paperwork and a lack of IT automation are some common pitfalls in today’s onboarding processes – but there are some… Read more »