Mistakes happen. In fact, they probably happen pretty frequently. However, the true test of a successful person is how they handle the mistakes and what they do after the fact. Your team will inevitably make mistakes, both small and big ones. Before it stops them in their tracks, it is important to find a way… Read more »
Posts Categorized: HR and Hiring Best Practices
Should You Terminate or Reassign an Employee That Isn’t Getting the Job Done
A bad hire is never something a manager wants to have to deal with on the job. But, when do you decide to pull the plug? What if there was another option? If the employee isn’t quite getting the job done that they were hired for, maybe you can reassign them to utilize their skills… Read more »
Evaluating Top Performers…and Employees Simply “There for the Paycheck”
It sounds like it might be easy to classify your employees in two separate categories. Either you have hard workers who perform at the highest levels, or you have those who would rather be anywhere but work. In reality, every employee is a little of both. Every day brings new challenges, personal struggles, and frustrations… Read more »
How to Motivate Your Team to Be Better Today Than They Were Yesterday…Day After Day
Employee motivation is a key factor to the success of any business. No business is possible without the hard working employees that you work with every day. But motivation is also fickle. Bad days, issues at home, or overall dissatisfaction can creep in when you least expect it and even the best employee will suddenly… Read more »
How to Evaluate if Candidates are Telling the Truth During an Interview
As an interviewer it is your role to determine if the candidate is a good fit not only for the job but also for your company. A concern that we often don’t think about is whether or not the potential employee is being honest. Of course, everyone exaggerates their experience to one degree or another,… Read more »
The Most Viewed HR Resources of 2015
For the small business, a good solid resource for employment and management advice is valuable. We understand that, which is why we at StaffEx work hard to make sure that your business can visit our site to get the information you need. We want to be your staffing partner, not just an agency. Let’s take… Read more »
Looking to Hire This Fall? Ask a Staffing Firm for Help!
Sure, you can do all of your hiring yourself. But…why take time away from other critical business processes when you can tap into the expertise of a staffing agency. You may not have thought of it before, but working with highly trained hiring professionals can help you succeed and hire the top talent in your… Read more »
The Importance of Showing Thankfulness Within the Workplace
Thanksgiving is a traditional time to say “Thank you” to your friends, family, and everyone around you. But, you shouldn’t relegate gratitude to only one day out of the year. As a manager, it is essential that you demonstrate your thanks to your employees all year round. When you are thankful for your employees they… Read more »
How to Keep Your Top Employees from Walking out the Front Door
When a top employee wants to leave, you can find yourself in devastating position as a business owner. Some of your employees will have skills that you can’t replace. You will lose revenue and time while you search for someone else to fill those shoes. And, when one person leaves it can set off a… Read more »
Is Your Workplace Environment Crushing Team Productivity?
It isn’t just the overall culture of your office that impacts your employees’ productivity. Did you know that the physical surroundings also play a major role? Everything about your office from temperature to color choice, and windows to artwork all influence how efficiently and effectively your staff works. Many of these changes are easy to… Read more »