Your staff is not a fixed asset for your company. Finding the right people and placing them in the best jobs is an important first step but it is not where company interaction should stop. Your employees need to be challenged and encouraged to grow and develop within your company. To do this, you have… Read more »
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When you’re interviewing for your next job there are a few questions that will be unavoidable. You will absolutely be asked to discuss your previous employment history. There are good and better ways to have this discussion so it is important to be prepared before the interview. Here are some helpful tips that can improve… Read more »
We are halfway through 2015 so it is time to double down on the goals your team set at the beginning of the year. Not only should you encourage your staff to meet their goals but aim to shatter them altogether. There is nothing like the satisfaction of achieving a level above and beyond the… Read more »
Congratulations, graduate! You’ve made it through at least four years of college and are ready to hit the ground running in your new career. It can be difficult to look at the current job climate when you need to find a new job, but as a recent graduate you have some tools at your disposal… Read more »
When you manage a diverse staff you are going to have to learn to work with a variety of personality traits, both desirable and undesirable. Everyone will have different ways of working together and being productive. Some might love deadline oriented work while others are chronic procrastinators. If you have a balance of fast and… Read more »
Now that you’ve accepted the job offer it is time to focus on making the best first impression on the job. Getting through your first day shouldn’t feel like a trial so there are some things you can do to make it go as smoothly as possible. While it can be traumatic, everyone’s been there… Read more »
Summertime is nearly here and you may be considering your seasonal hiring goals. Summer is often the peak season for production so additional help in these busy times is crucial. So how do you find and hire good short term talent for your company? Here are some ways you can be more efficient with your… Read more »
Do you know where your career is heading? Far too many professional enter industries without knowing exactly what they want to do in the future and as they gain experience it can be difficult to change jobs later in their career. If you have concerns about your future you might want to take some time… Read more »
All of your potential candidates are researching and reviewing your company online before they submit an application. If they’re not comfortable with what they see, they may avoid applying all together. Have you recently reviewed your online reputation to see if your company is desirable to potential employees? It is your responsibility to ensure that… Read more »
You spend more of your waking hours with your coworkers than you do your family or friends. For this reason it is essential that you build the right professional relationships with these individuals. A negative coworker can cause long term problems for you as well as the rest of your team. However, it is never… Read more »
