It happens from time to time: You have a successful company, people seem happy and content to stay, and then seemingly out of the blue, one of your top employees comes to tell you that she’s leaving. What could make her want to move on? Does it involve the manager (as the saying goes)? The ...
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Most job hunters have encountered the scenario of coming across a listing for a job that seems like a perfect opportunity, until they view the specific requirements. Even if you have the education, skills, and experience, you still may not align with the employer’s exact listing for the ideal candidate. Don’t be automatically discouraged – ...
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Employee retention problems are often a symptom of a much bigger issue. If a hiring manager is constantly losing high-performing workers who voluntarily resign and go elsewhere, it may not be due to ineffective hiring practices – company culture may be to blame. Company culture refers to the basic norms and values of an organization. ...
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A successful financial staff is more than just the ability to run numbers. For a team to be well-rounded, its financial employees need to possess the skills necessary to take their accounting and financial skills and utilize them to impact the success of the organization. Learn more about what skills you should focus on to ...
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If you want 2018 to be a fresh start in your career, your first step in making it happen is to slow down and update your resume before you do anything else. Crafting your resume truly sets the foundation for your job search – the more thought and effort you put into making it the ...
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Teamwork is essential for an effective workplace, but especially in customer service. When customer service agents feel like part of a team, tasks get completed in a timelier manner because employees are able to communicate better and feel more internally motivated to want to help out one another. Check out these tips to turn your ...
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Even if the individuals comprising your accounting and finance staff each have differing responsibilities, it’s important that they identify as part of an overall team. At some point, even the most seemingly autonomous roles require collaboration with another person to finalize a process or project. Here are some tricks to get your accounting and finance ...
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Your onboarding program is one of the most influential aspects for employee engagement, performance, and long-term success. It establishes the foundation for a new employee’s experience at your organization. A thoughtful, informative, and strategic onboarding program can give new hires the tools they need to succeed. Follow these tips to create an outstanding onboarding program:

Determining the right staffing balance can be a source of stress for managers. Being overstaffed is wasting financial resources that could be used to help grow revenue; however, not having enough staff can lead to employee burnout and reduced productivity. Make the process of growing your team less of a gamble by following these best ...
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New employees’ experiences in their first days with a company can predict how successful they end up being. Your onboarding process can significantly influence the outcome of a hire by starting them on the right track immediately. Although it’s understandable to want to rush through it and get new hires immediately to work, taking the ...
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