Management/HR
Employers: Here’s How to be a Better Communicator!
It’s no secret that communication in the workplace is one of the most important aspects of maintaining and growing a healthy business. As an employer, manager or team leader, effective workplace communication is vital to creating and maintaining a positive team environment. The quality of workplace communication has a direct impact on employee’s ability to…
Not the Right Experience? Don’t Overlook A Candidate’s Other Skills
The rule of thumb for hiring managers and HR professionals is to always hire the most qualified person for a job opening. And while that’s still true, companies that can spot high-potential, but underqualified applicants can gain a serious competitive advantage. To be clear, there’s a difference between unqualified and underqualified. An unqualified…
What Leadership Style is Right for You?
Being a successful leader in any field is essential for keeping a company running smoothly. When employees have an example to follow, one that shows them the core goals and tone of the business, a company is more likely to bring forth high-quality leads and profits, not to mention provide a positive contribution toward the…
Use These Tips to Find the “Hidden Gem” Candidates
Searching for the best candidates to fill your open positions is not only time-consuming, but expensive. In fact research has shown that the average cost per hire comes to $4,700 per person – taking 36 to 42 days to fill a position on average. That’s a lot of time and money – especially if hiring managers will…
How Can You Help a Poor Performing Employee?
Reviewing the employee’s work If you have an employee who is struggling to meet your expectations, it’s important to take a step back and review their work. This will help you determine whether or not they are truly underperforming, or if there are other factors at play. If you find that the employee is indeed…
Why You Should Review Candidates with Your Team
“No one of us is as smart as all of us.” In a nutshell, this adage summarizes why you should review job candidates with your current team members. In fact, you should take it a step further and actively involve them in the hiring process. Everyone wins as a result: you, as HR leader; your…
How to Make Temp Employees Feel Welcome
Starting a new job can be stressful and confusing. This can especially be true for newly hired temporary employees. While temps are a part of the team, they’re typically hired to work on a project or fill in for someone on leave. For them, it’s hard to feel part of the group when they know…
4 Ways Managers Can Help Their Employees Succeed
As a manager or team lead, you’re responsible for quite a lot. And that includes helping to create the best on-site or remote work experience possible for your employees. Studies have found that employees with highly effective managers have a higher level of engagement and willingness to work hard for their company. What’s more, organizations…
Why It’s Important to Make Sure Employee Morale Stays High
Morale is defined by Forbes magazine as “the attitude, satisfaction and overall outlook of employees during their association with an organization or a business.” Employees with high levels of morale are happier – and companies with happy employees are known to earn more and outperform their competition. Satisfied employees: Are more productive: They handle challenges…
This is What Managers Are Doing To Help Their Employees Find Success
When managing employees, it’s important to have a clear understanding of the fundamentals that will be used as the building blocks of your management style. Here’s what managers are doing to help their employees find success in their roles. 1. Create a culture of success The first step to helping employees succeed is to create…
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