August 14th, 2020
As you advance in your career, you are less likely to focus directly on work that utilizes your technical expertise and will instead need to learn a new skill set: management. Most promotions entail some form of leadership, and while there are people who may be naturally inclined to be leaders, it is a skill ...
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August 7th, 2020
Strong leadership skills are essential for engagement and productivity, regardless of the level of one’s seniority. When your employees have leadership skills, they are in a better position to make strategic decisions, develop innovative new ideas, and manage their time more effectively to focus on impactful tasks. Turn your employees into strong leaders with these ...
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July 10th, 2020
Remote work is beneficial in many ways, from reduced overhead costs to increased productivity. However, there is one potential downside: a lack of a sense of teamwork. It can be challenging to form personal connections without the opportunities for brief but meaningful interactions that occur in person. Foster teamwork with your remote employees with these ...
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June 26th, 2020
June is National Safety Month, which is officially observed by the National Safety Council (NSC), a nonprofit organization that advocates for safety awareness to prevent accidents that result in injury or death. Workplace accidents in the US had a total cost of $170.8 billion in 2018 (NSC), from medical expenses to productivity loss. Protect your ...
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June 12th, 2020
As certain COVID-19 restrictions get lifted across the US, many employees who have been at home due to being laid off, furloughed, or working remotely full time, are anxious about getting back to work. More than 65% of workers reported being concerned about returning to work, according to a survey from software company Qualtric. Build confidence ...
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May 22nd, 2020
Communicating with your candidates is always important, but maintaining strong communication with them during a crisis can set you apart from your competitors. Thanks to COVID-19, our economy came to a grinding halt in March, and businesses are facing unique challenges. On one hand, millions of businesses were deemed “non-essential” and were forced to close their doors, putting them ...
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May 15th, 2020
When you’re making hiring decisions regarding similarly qualified candidates, culture fit is generally the most influential factor in which one will be the most successful long-term fit. It can be challenging to truly get a sense of a candidate’s personality traits with standard interview questions since they likely have a response prepared. Find a great ...
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May 8th, 2020
Bad hires are often due to subjective judgment calls that end up being inaccurate. To improve your hiring decisions, structure your interview process to be as objective as possible by bringing in additional people who can add in a diverse set of perspectives about candidates. Learn more about who else you should bring into the ...
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April 16th, 2020
Underperforming employees are not necessarily “lost causes” – there are often mitigating circumstances that can be alleviated with some mutual effort. Making the decision to terminate an employee can have widespread ramifications, from lost productivity to a steep drop in morale for the remaining employees, so it should only be a last resort option. Before ...
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April 10th, 2020
Once you recruit a top prospect and they accept your offer, the effort on your part shouldn’t stop there. Prioritizing long term retention of your employees is among the best investments you can make for your organizational success, as it not only saves time and expenses, but also boosts engagement and productivity. Learn more with ...
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