If you’re in a position to hire workers for your team, you have an important responsibility. What happens when you are interviewing for an open position, and you have a few candidates who seem like they are both very qualified in their skills and experience? Soft skills are often what will set one candidate apart… Read More »
An important role of company leadership is motivating employees to do their very best. One way to do this, which is often overlooked, is to recognize your employees when they make both small and large accomplishments. While you want to stay away from “participation awards,” praise and recognition help boost company culture and even contribute… Read More »
For nearly a decade, workers have been wanting some flexibility and freedom in their schedules to work from home in addition to the office. The COVID pandemic basically forced millions of workers to operate in a home office, and now, about a year after the drama and concerns have subsided, employers and employees are unsure… Read More »
Diversity has become somewhat of a buzzword in almost every aspect of life. While it may be for good reason, when it comes to creating a more diverse workforce, there are important things to consider to make your efforts for diversity truly beneficial for everyone. Quotas are a shallow way of looking at diversity in… Read More »
As a manager, you will most definitely have an eclectic bunch of employees under your guidance. Of course, you will get your hard-working, self-motivated employees, but how do you manage the tough employees as well? How Can You Work with Tougher Employees? A Plan to Manage Difficult Employees It’s not always easy to manage challenging… Read More »
These days, job seekers are in the driver’s seat when it comes to finding and accepting a job offer. Since there are a lot of jobs available, workers have greater confidence and flexibility to choose a job that will meet their criteria for both the short- and long-term. What Do You Look For in a… Read More »
Every industry works with deadlines. Some industries have better processes to deliver on deadlines successfully, and even more, some companies have a greater handle on project management best practices that help them execute any deadline with a look of ease. Meeting deadlines with quality work isn’t just about expecting your team to “get it done.”… Read More »
One of the biggest perks that prospective employees are looking for these days are flexible hours. The COVID-19 alterations to the traditional office and work schedule have made flexible working hours even more of a consideration. While flexible work hours are attractive to employees perhaps more than employers, when executed well, the benefits can be… Read More »
Companies always look for ways to cut unnecessary costs. This is a good thing, but be careful not to cut essentials, like paid sick leave for your employees. If employees don’t have paid sick leave, they may fear that they’ll lose their jobs if they miss work to take care of their health. Obviously, these… Read More »
Before the Covid pandemic forced many workers to remote roles, nearly a quarter of the workforce was already successfully working virtually. Two years later, many of the positions are back to usual, but there’s still a large portion of companies and workers who have embraced the remote work environment for one reason or another. Working… Read More »