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.
July 28, 2016DOL estimates that the changes will impact 4.2 million workers. The final rule raises the minimum salary level from $23,660 per year to $47,476 per year….
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July 6, 2016Productivity is down. Turnover is up. You’re seeing more scowls than smiles at work. But when you ask your team what’s wrong, all you hear…
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June 3, 2016Take a look around your company. Are your employees inspired to greatness? Do you embrace calculated risk? Are teams and individuals incentivized for challenging the…
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Do your employees perform like they were plucked from a gleaming display at Nordstrom… …or more like they were dug out of the clearance bin…
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May 9, 2016Focused on “fixing” your employees? Whether it’s due to human nature or ineffective practices, managers typically spend the majority of their time helping employees to…
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Millennials not applying to your job postings for machinists, welders, carpenters or construction workers? It’s no surprise. Skilled-trades positions are suffering from a bit of…
Read MoreMarch 28, 2016Most, if not all, of us have had two similar and equally stressful experiences, often at the same time: dating and looking for a job…
Read MoreMarch 3, 2016That candidate made a great first impression. Firm handshake. Lots of eye contact. Direct, confident responses to your questions. They’re obviously assertive, but what…
Read MoreFebruary 2, 20165% unemployment? It may signal a healthier economy, but it also creates intense recruiting pressure. As good people become tougher to source and hire, you…
Read MoreNeed a team player? Regardless of the industry, success in most jobs requires the ability to work well with peers, superiors and (when applicable) direct…
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