When it comes to new employees, companies often don’t think about the time between when they accept the offer and when their first day on the job begins. 5 Ways to Engage New Employees Before They Start on Day One Send a Welcome Email Upon a candidate accepting a job offer from you, one of… Read More »
Is there ever a season when you can take a break from recruiting? Even if it’s not a top priority or urgent need, a manager should keep recruiting efforts going in the background so they don’t have to scramble when the need arises. 3 Ways to Recruit Skilled Pickers & Packers As a manager who’s… Read More »
While a resume is one of the most common requirements for finding a job, it’s not always necessary. This can be extremely helpful if you have a lot to update on your resume, or if you’ve never written one before. How to Get a Job Without a Resume Believe it or not, there are a… Read More »
If you’ve recently lost an employee, you know what it’s like to have an increase in workload. As a manager, it’s helpful if you take on some of the work so the rest of your employees don’t absorb it all and get demotivated or stressed out. Unfortunately, while you have your normal responsibilities and priorities,… Read More »
Not every job is the right job for you. During the job search, you may be tempted to apply to any job and see what happens. While this isn’t necessarily the worst way to find the right job, it may not be the best. On the other hand, you may be very careful and calculated… Read More »
Companies have been hiring temporary employees for years for a variety of different reasons. Whether you need seasonal help or extra employees for a special project, hiring short-term workers is a smart solution to many hiring needs. Employers Benefit from Hiring Temp Workers There are several benefits for employers when they bring on temporary workers.… Read More »
There’s quite a dip in productivity during the month of December, so conventional wisdom would lead us to believe that it’s best to put off a job search until the new year as well. In reality, however, looking for a job in December is a smart move. 5 Ways to Successfully Job Search in December… Read More »
The “he-said, she-said” conflict did not disappear when you were too old to get time for recess. Instead, it has either stayed the same or increased since becoming an adult and working in a group of people. Every employee has a gripe about their boss. Every boss has a gripe about an employee. When it… Read More »
There’s a lot you need to do to prepare for a job interview. As you review potential questions, you should also consider how you may answer questions regarding your current or most recent position. One question you may get is, “What did you dislike about your last job?” This can be a tricky question for… Read More »
Even though it’s been over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the workspace of most businesses has yet to return to normal. But for many employers and employees alike, that’s quite alright. Remote work began as safety measures to “slow the spread,” but after a longer bout of staying home, much of the workforce… Read More »