The Watercooler

The Watercooler Blog is full of workplace tips and trends related to employee retention, engagement, interviewing and more. The Watercooler is frequently refilled, so gather ‘round often.

What You Can Do to Encourage Employees to Speak Up

As a leader, it’s up to you to foster ongoing two-way communication with your employees and teams. It’s not always easy. Some people are natural talkers and tend to dominate conversations or meetings. But others, whose opinions and concerns matter just as much if not more so, may cringe at the mere thought of speaking [...] Read More

These 3 Tips Will Help You Close Candidates

Closing the deal with a job candidate is one of the most exciting and rewarding parts of the hiring process. It’s the culmination of all the hard work you’ve done, and it’s a moment of true gratification when your prospect becomes your hire and you both officially feel part of the same team. Closing any [...] Read More

Follow These Tips to Build Trust with Your Employees

Trust is a two-way street. If you show your employees that you trust them, they’ll be more likely to reciprocate. When trust becomes a natural part of your day-to-day working environment, you’ll soon realize you’ve built a healthy, employee-friendly culture based on this solid foundation. Mutual trust between all team members is vital to business [...] Read More