Writing Effective Job Descriptions

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Writing an effective job description is key to landing and hiring the best employee to fit an open position in your company. There are several considerations to keep in mind during this process. To start, specifics are the key. You need to touch on the highlights of the position. However, it is a delicate balancing… Read more »

How to Land a Promotion Quicker

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Most employees have certain aspirations within their office environment, many of which are centered on moving up in the workplace hierarchy. Promotions are the cornerstone of an employee’s performance and are the driving force behind attempts to do well in every aspect of their job. In most instances, landing a promotion takes time, but there… Read more »

Using Social Media for Candidate Screening: Are There Legal Risks?

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According to a recent study, more than half of all employers have used or plan to use social media to help screen job applicants.  The study also revealed that more than one-third of employers rejected job candidates based on objectionable material they found on social media sites. But it is important for employers that do… Read more »

Effective Problem Solving as a Manager

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If you are now, or if you hope to become a manager someday, you’ll need to be a good at problem solving. After all, solving problems is a big part of a manager’s day-to-day work life. So, to help you become better at solving problems, we present the following tips: 1) When starting to tackle… Read more »

How Organizational Morale Improves When Leaders Become Better Listeners

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It seems so simple, yet it is often one of the most overlooked aspects of running a successful business – keeping your employees happy. What makes it even more amazing that this is so often overlooked is the fact that it usually only requires one single thing – listening to your employees. There is no… Read more »

Great Questions to Ask at Your Job Interview

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The job interview is where you want to shine; it is, after all, the deciding factor in whether or not you get the job. You’ll want to be sure you show the hiring manager that a) you have the skills and background for the job and b) that you’ll fit in with your colleagues and… Read more »

Losing Summer Help? Use Temporary Staffing Services

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With Labor Day behind us, summer’s pretty much finished as well. Sure, the days may stay warm, especially in the Tampa Bay area, but there’s a sense of a “nip” in the air, even it’s only the waft from classroom doors closing behind thousands of students at elementary and high schools, colleges and universities all… Read more »

Setting Effective Performance Objectives

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Writing performance objectives for your employees needn’t be exceptionally difficult. Take your time, really think about the nature of the job and be, well, objective as you craft performance standards for your workers. Here are some tips to help you write good performance objectives: Be specific. for example, stating that data entry specialist should be… Read more »

Creating a Vision for Your Company or Department

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If you’ve ever worked to create a vision statement for your company or your department, we don’t have to tell you have difficult it can be. Still, creating a vision for your company’s/department’s future can go a long way to actually seeing that vision come to fruition. Here are a few tips to help guide… Read more »

Determining When It’s the Right Time to Hire

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Determining When It’s the Right Time to Hire If your small business is starting to pick up, you may be wondering if now is a good time to bring new employees onto the payroll. Here are some factors you should consider before doing so. Are the skills you seek considered hard to find? The U.S…. Read more »