Are you considering operating a business in Cleveland? If you are, the first thing you need to look at is how the current labor market will affect your ability to staff your company. In the early 2010s, Cleveland underwent a large-scale economic development that got many companies to take notice and consider entering the burgeoning… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Tips for Managers
Five Forrest Gump Traits Every Manager Should Have
Recently, I was channel surfing and I stumbled upon the movie, Forrest Gump. Forrest Gump is one of those films that if it is on television, I’m compelled to watch it. And each time I see it, I am awed by the way this seemingly benign and unintelligent character, expertly played by Tom Hanks, had… Read More »
A Fresh Idea for Staffing Your Hard-to-Fill Skilled Trade Jobs
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 a Boston Consulting Group report, by 2020 there will be a shortage of 875,000 machinists, welders, maintenance technicians and industrial engineers. The steady… Read More »
6 Ways to Avoid I-9 Penalties
If Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) came knocking at your door, would your company be prepared for an I-9 audit? If you are unsure, then the answer is most likely “no.” The ICE is cracking down on I-9 compliance issues, conducting more than 3,000 audits per year, and leveling large fines to companies for I-9… Read More »
Tips to Helping Your Temporary Staff Fit In
Due to the state of the economy and growing impact of globalization, temporary employees are becoming more and more necessary. When hiring a temporary employee, you face the challenge of making them feel welcome within the organization. Contingent employees often have a hard time seeing the impact of their work, but with a little focus… 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. In a 2015 study conducted by Cornerstone onDemand, a leader in cloud-based applications for talent management, good employees quit at a 54% higher rate when they work with toxic employees. Furthermore, the cost of onboarding a toxic employee ($12,800) is three… Read More »
Is Your Best Friend a Good Hire?
We’ve said it over and over again that being referred to a company by a current employee is the quickest way to get your foot in the door. The percentage of new hires that come through their current employees’ network is increasing at an unprecedented rate. At Ernst & Young, 45 percent of non-entry placements… Read More »
Should You Hire Someone that is Currently Unemployed?
Recent research by Northeastern University suggests that candidates who lack the right skills are likely to be hired over a more qualified candidate that has been out of work longer than six months. Hiring managers fall to the bias that if the unemployed candidate was good, someone would have already hired them. However, this is… 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 »
Bad Hires are Costing Your Organization!
According to a recent study by CareerBuilder, two out of every three U.S. employers surveyed reported making a bad hiring decision in 2013. Employers reported that these bad hires lowered productivity, affected workplace morale, and in some cases even resulted in legal issues. At a time when the job market is competitive and the economy… Read More »
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