Your interview is possibly the most stress-filled step in your entire job search process. You worked really hard to get it. You prepared by researching your prospective employer, anticipating the topics that would likely be covered, and finding the perfect outfit. You got there on time and it felt like things were rolling smoothly along [...]
Read More
Depending on who you talk to, multitasking can be a way to get more things done, or a way to get more things done poorly. According to Kevin Daum of Inc. magazine, multitasking is counterproductive because the tasks that you may accomplish are unlikely to be of the best quality. Daum considers the risk of [...]
Read More
During the summer, productivity may not always be at its peak. Distractions abound and projects can get derailed. How do you keep employees engaged, motivated and productive when everyone is mentally on the seventh fairway or in beach mode? Take time to look ahead. Summer can be an ideal time to take stock of where [...]
Read More
No one cares as much about your career as you do. So if you plan to continue to learn and advance, you need to get in the driver’s seat. Take charge of your professional future and set yourself on that yellow brick road to long-term success and happiness. Network to Greatness Don’t wait till you’re [...]
Read More
Not many people can claim to love something that they do day in and day out. In fact, Forbes reports on a poll by Harris that finds that 40 percent of employees would leave corporate America if they could do something more creative. But that leaves 60 percent who would not.What drives job satisfaction?Job fulfillment [...]
Read More
Recruiting is expensive. The associated costs of a new hire can run as high as 150 percent of the employee’s annual salary. What are the most important traits you should seek in candidates to ensure that every new hire is a success? Four forerunners are: Aptitude Fifty-seven percent of businesses say they face a critical [...]
Read More
Job shadowing is an increasingly common technique being used by employers to train new employees. It involves spending time during your first weeks on the job with seasoned team members, observing and learning from the things they do during the course of the day. Shadowing may begin on your very first day on the job [...]
Read More
Spring has sprung … and now is the time to start planning for your summer seasonal hiring needs. Dragging your feet may mean you lose the best candidates to other jobs. An additional benefit to starting the process early is that you give yourself ample time to properly place and train your summer help. Make [...]
Read More
Last month we wrote about personality traits to look for in warehouse employees. This month, we’ll expand on that a bit, focusing on necessary skills for warehouse managers and supervisors. While we delved into that a bit in March, we’ll go a little more in-depth here.A good warehouse manager does just that — and by [...]
Read More
The word “politics” comes from the Greek “politikos” meaning “of, for or relating to citizens.” At its very root, it’s not a negative concept. Politics is simply the art and science of influencing people. However, office politics can be a tricky road to navigate. Some people prefer to steer clear of it all together. But [...]
Read More
May 22, 2015
