Welcome to 2022 … and a talent market in Modesto, across the state and nation, and around the world, that has changed drastically in the face of Covid-19. Power has shifted from employers to employees, and it looks like this picture won’t be changing anytime soon. It hit like a tidal wave with the Great [...]
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As the year starts, 2022 looks like it will experience a complicated labor market. Companies are still scrambling for workers and facing the prospect of higher wages. You need to do everything you can to keep your best employees happy. The current economic conditions put a premium on retention. But are you doing enough to [...]
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Who doesn’t want to feel valued? It’s human nature, in life and at work. Employees who feel they are a valuable part of your business have greater motivation, loyalty, productivity, and innovation. There are numerous research studies to prove it. To cite just a few recent statistics: Sixty-five percent of employees who are recognized for [...]
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The pandemic has spurred a massive expansion of work-at-home options. That means new corporate structures, fresh scheduling options, and, maybe more importantly, the need for different management techniques. Is your hiring system optimized to find the best remote management team? Answering this question the right way could have a crucial impact on your ability to [...]
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Showing your appreciation and gratitude to your employees lets them know that they’re improving, excelling, and contributing to the long-term success of your business. It also leads to increased engagement and loyalty and enhances people’s sense of belonging, being heard and valued, and feeling like they are genuinely part of a team. Numerous research findings [...]
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Despite the assumption that many people automatically have, employee performance improvement plans (PIPS) are not designed as the first step toward firing someone. Yes, this may be the ultimate outcome, but only as a last resort. PIPs show an employee that their organization understands their current challenges and is taking an active role in supporting [...]
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Building and maintaining a successful workforce takes more than just hiring the right talent. Some factors need to be present for your employees to stay happy and motivated on the job. Without them, businesses tend to experience high turnover and dissatisfaction, overall negativity, and potentially irreparable damage to their reputation and brand. What do your [...]
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Remote work has become more popular than ever over the past year and a half. More companies are making the decision to become partially or…
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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 [...]
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A new hire’s first days, weeks, and months on the job can make or break their future with your company. And if they don’t stay, the reason for their departure is often related to an inadequate onboarding process. Twenty-three percent of new employees in one recent study said that if they had received clear guidelines [...]
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January 16, 2022
