What to Do When a Candidate Wants Too Much Money

Your long recruitment process is finally over: you've found the perfect candidate. You send an offer, but you get a disappointing reply. They want more money. Not just more - too much. Much more than you'd ever considered for that position. Now what? In the abstract, of course, it's easy to suggest the obvious. You [...] Read More

Employee Recognition Will Always Be Critical

Is employee recognition worth your time and investment? The answer to this question is a resounding, non-debatable “yes.” If you have any doubts about making employee appreciation and rewards an integral part of your company culture, kick those thoughts to the curb. Right now. Honest, authentic recognition can be as small as a personal note [...] Read More

How to Establish a Connection with Your Employees

The human brain is wired to connect. By nature, people are motivated by a drive for social connection, which applies at work and in their personal lives. Not everyone has to be best friends with their coworkers, but the better people get along with each other and upper management, the more beneficial business results and [...] Read More

It’s Important to Make Sure Your Employees Feel Valued

Check the closest dictionary for the definition of “valued” and you’ll find something like this: “considered to be important or beneficial.” Or maybe “highly regarded or esteemed.” As a noun, value refers to “the regard that someone or something is held to; the importance or worth of someone or something.” And as a verb, to [...] Read More

Learn How to Be a Role Model for Your Employees

When it comes to setting the right example for your employees, all the good intentions in the world aren’t enough. It’s actions that people see and follow. Yup! They do speak louder than words. Being an effective role model is a powerful tool for employee development and business strength – and it doesn’t cost a [...] Read More

It’s Important to Make Sure Employee Morale Stays High

Morale is defined by Forbes magazine as “the attitude, satisfaction and overall outlook of employees during their association with an organization or a business.” Employees with high levels of morale are happier – and companies with happy employees are known to earn more and outperform their competition. Satisfied employees: Are more productive: They handle challenges [...] Read More