Feeling appreciated is a major source of job satisfaction for workers, and the holiday season is an ideal time to express your gratitude to your employees. Fill your workplace with holiday cheer by letting your team know just how much you value their hard work. Check out these ideas to give thanks to your employees ...
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Your company’s culture, or its shared set of values, attitudes, and behaviors, is among the most influential factors for success. It affects employee engagement, productivity, recruitment, retention, and branding. But how do you take an organic and broad concept like culture and take actionable steps to develop it? Learn more with these tips about how ...
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No matter how skilled or productive an employee may be, if they have a toxic personality, it will greatly damage the morale and overall success of a work environment. However, not all toxic people make it immediately clear – the signs may be more subtle, but they’re typically present, if you’re willing to observe more ...
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If the current landscape of the Human Resources industry seems to be more challenging to navigate than ever before, you’re not alone. Nearly three quarters of HR professionals reported feeling somewhat or dramatically more stressed than the previous year, according to a 2019 survey from Human Resource Executive. Learn more about what keeps other HR ...
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In the quest for ultimate efficiency, many leaders turn to automation for a variety of processes. While many tasks can successfully become hands-off, workplace culture is not one of them. Cultivating a positive workplace culture pays off by having higher rates of employer satisfaction, engagement, productivity, and retention, but at its core, it is an ...
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There are many reasons why a candidate who exceeds the qualifications for a job would still apply, such as a career change, reentering the workforce after time away, or simply a tough job market for their particular skill sets. Overqualified candidates have the potential to be an asset, so an automatic rejection could cost you ...
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When you make a hiring decision and extend an offer to your selected financial candidate, you’re often left with many qualified candidates who would still be potentially great hires. So rather than starting from scratch each time you need to fill a new position, you can save time and money by maintaining a pipeline of ...
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When you’re hiring for an accounting position, it’s important to look for a well-rounded candidate. To have a positive impact on your organization, the accountants on your team need to be able to use their technical expertise and apply it toward organizational goals. Here’s what to ask accounting candidates during their job interview:

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When you’re in charge of managing your team of employees, as well as being the point of contact for customers for escalated issues, a communication strategy is key to accomplishing anything in an effective and timely manner. Become a pro at managing both your employees and your customers with these tips:

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A lack of employee engagement is a major problem for many managers. Hiring talented employees only to see them lose their drive to perform above and beyond is frustrating and negatively impacts both productivity and morale. To improve employee engagement, you don’t have to throw money at the problem – the most effective solutions are ...
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