Even as many job opportunities go unfilled in today’s job market, there’s still a lot of competition to land the best opportunities. If you’re looking to have a “career” vs. simply a job, it’s important to have the right combination of education, experience and skills to stand out from other candidates. Which is where a…
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…
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…
What goals did you set for yourself in 2019? As you entered the New Year, what were you hoping to accomplish? Though yearend always seems like it’s far in the distance, December can creep up before you know it, and you may have a few lingering goals left to check off. If you feel like…
If you’re currently working a temp job in the hopes it may turn into a full-time job offer—good news! This often happens when employers are hoping to discover just the right worker before they make a long-term hiring commitment. Your temp job can serve as a screen test of sorts, which proves to an employer you have…
Every workforce is comprised of two personality types: introverts and extroverts. Introverted employees tend to be shy in social situations, and not as apt to participate in group discussions. But this doesn’t mean they have nothing to say! As a manager, it’s a great benefit to your workforce to hear the thoughts and ideas of all…
To maintain a manageable staffing budget, you need a clear understanding of your staffig costs. And you can do this by calculating cost per hire for new workers you bring on board. How to calculate your cost to hire per employee This is a fairly easy, but valuable process. Follow these steps: Tally all the…
You’re in search of a candidate who’s just the right fit for the job. But what happens when you locate someone who looks perfect on paper… but is currently unemployed? You may feel apprehensive, afraid you’ve uncovered a problem employee. But have no fear—there are some key steps you can take to ensure your hiring…
Differing points of view add to a well-rounded workforce. However, it’s inevitable that employees will disagree and argue from time to time. It’s the nature of different people from different backgrounds working together under the same roof. So when your employees aren’t getting along, what should you do? Three ways to manage employee disagreements As…
During your interview, you’ll undoubtedly be asked about your previous job. Why are you leaving? What made you look for something new? If you had a negative experience with your past employer, it may be written all over your face—and this is something you’ll need to get under control. It’s much easier when you know…
