The Most Effective Way to Check Candidate’s References

June 17, 2019
Posted in Human Resources

No matter how great a candidate seems during the interview, you can never be reasonably confident they’ll be a successful hire until you check their references. References should ideally be able to give you valuable insight into the candidate to help you solidify your decision, but if you just go through the motions of asking [...] Read More

9 Ways to Keep Your Employees Safe in the Workplace

June 7, 2019
Posted in Human Resources, Management

June is Workplace Safety Month. Although safety is a number-one priority 365 days a year, it’s a good time for a reminder about the best ways to keep your employees healthy and injury free. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers pay nearly $1 million each week in workers’ compensation costs. Above [...] Read More

Two Weeks Is Not Enough Time!

Posted in Human Resources

The clock is ticking. An employee just gave notice, and you now have 10 business days to find their replacement. No pressure, right? With the…

Is Low Pay the Reason for High Employee Turnover?

June 6, 2019
Posted in Human Resources, Management Best Practices

Is your business running like a finely tuned machine… …or like an engine that’s missing a few parts – and in desperate need of an…

Non-Monetary Rewards to Give Your Employees When They Go Above and Beyond

May 30, 2019
Posted in Human Resources

If you want to boost employee engagement, rewarding your team when they go above and beyond is key. However, positive reinforcement doesn’t need to come in the form of financial incentives to be effective. In fact, even if budgetary issues aren’t a concern, other types of rewards tend to be more meaningful. Learn more about [...] Read More

Should I Extend a Counter-Offer?

May 15, 2019
Posted in Human Resources

It happens too often in today’s market: Gainfully employed individuals are lured away from their employers with the promise of higher salaries, more growth potential,…

How to Talk to the Employee Who Thinks They Know Everything

May 10, 2019
Posted in Human Resources, Management

As a manager, you inevitably have to deal with problem employees. One of the most challenging is the office know-it-all. You know who they are: They always have to have the last word, they’re never wrong about anything, and in meetings, they speak up just to hear their own voice. When they think they have [...] Read More

Is Potential More Valuable than Experience?

April 15, 2019
Posted in Human Resources

The saying “Hire for attitude and train for skill” is often echoed by business leaders, and the importance of personal attributes has facts to back it up. 89 percent of new hires that leave an organization within 18 months do so because of attitude reasons, and not for lack of skill, according to a Leadership [...] Read More

Tips for Getting Over Your Fear of Confronting Employees

April 12, 2019
Posted in Human Resources, Management

Confrontation is no fun, whether it’s in your personal life or at work. It can be tempting to try to cope by avoiding the underlying issues altogether, but that only makes matters worse in the long run. A better plan is to change your mindset and do the right thing – in fairness to you, [...] Read More

April Fools! How to Spot Resume Lies

April 9, 2019
Posted in Human Resources

A whoopie cushion on your seat? That’s a harmless April Fool’s prank. But a lie on a candidate’s resume? That’s no joke. Opportunities may be…