The job market is tight and you have several unfilled openings for hard-to-find candidates, causing your company to lose production unless you pay overtime to your current staff. You’re not alone. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, through 2032 there will be an imbalance of 20 job openings for every one net new… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Tips for Managers
Realigning Your Goals to End 2024 Successfully
It’s hard to believe we are already in the 4th quarter of 2024. Don’t let the next month slip away in a hectic blur as you hustle to complete goals and reach targets. Instead, take a step back, evaluate your organization, and make sure 2024 comes to a successful end. Review Your Key Objectives… Read More »
5 Types of Toxic Employees and How to Deal With Them
Toxic employees can destroy employee morale and chase good employees out of your company. According to a study by Fierce Inc., 53% of employees who work with toxic employees report a significant decrease in their productivity. Furthermore, the cost of onboarding a toxic employee ($12,800) is three times the cost of a non-toxic employee ($4,000). But,… Read More »
It’s Time: How and When to Leave Your Job
Whether you’ve found a new job or are simply resigning, leaving your job is always a difficult decision. When you do decide to quit, there are right and wrong ways to give your notice. It’s important to part your way with grace and professional courtesy. You should leave your boss wishing they could have you… Read More »
Five Forrest Gump Traits Every Manager Should Have
Recently, I was channel surfing and I stumbled upon the movie, Forrest Gump. I feel compelled to watch Forrest Gump whenever it is on television. Each time I see it, I am awed by how this seemingly benign and unintelligent character, expertly played by Tom Hanks, profoundly affects the people in his life without even… Read More »
Exit Interviews: Do You Know Why Your Employees are Leaving?
Employee resignations are an unfortunate fact of business, and it can be especially disappointing when one your best employees decide to quit. However, people leave jobs for many reasons, and it’s important that you find out why when an employee makes that decision. The best way to obtain this is though having an exit interview—a… Read More »
5 Tips on How to Level Up Your Hiring Process
The time has come to fill an open position. But with all the job listings out there, how can yours stand out? Job seekers have a lot of applications to fill, so how do you ensure one of them is yours? And how do you treat applicants as they go through the hiring process? Here… Read More »
5 HR Pitfalls That Will Cost Your Company Money
A company’s human resources department is its first defense when things go awry internally. The HR department works to smooth over employee discrepancies, internal complaints, and represents the company to employees. It takes a lot of moving parts, and if one thing gets out of tune the whole department can spiral into disarray. Here are… Read More »
Use the New Year to Evaluate Your Hiring Process
With 2024 upon us, it’s the perfect time to revisit your hiring strategy. A new employee is one of the biggest investments your company can make, so it’s essential that the hiring process be given adequate time and attention. You can’t afford making bad hires. Use these steps to evaluate your hiring strategy to make… Read More »
Sort Through Candidates with These Uncommon Interview Questions
You’ve sorted through resumes, completed phone screens, and narrowed down the pool to just a few potential candidates. With qualifications so similar, you know it’s going to be hard to choose which candidate is the best, and making the right hiring decision is crucial. How will you decide? The trick is in asking unconventional interview… Read More »
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