Every manager wants their office to run as smoothly and efficiently as possible. As mid-year approaches, it’s a good time to take a look at steps you might take to enhance operations and improve productivity for the short and long term. Put Technology to Work for You Technology is constantly evolving, with more and more [...]
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Does your organization do enough… …to retain great workers? …to motivate employees to give their best effort? …to attract and keep high performers? Take a…
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The long interview process has ended and you’ve finally chosen your candidate from among the many. Next step, onboarding the new hire and making the transition as seamless as possible--but what about the finalists you didn’t choose? Do you really need to do anything more with them? Yes.From a candidate’s perspective, they may have sent [...]
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When considering a recruitment strategy, take a cue from the Boy Scouts: Be prepared. Employers who have a constant flow of recruits – rather than simply starting to look when an opening pops up – will always have quality candidates at the ready. Let’s look at some of the “hows” and the “whys” of an [...]
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When it’s hot, it’s hot. And when it’s summer, work may not always be the first thing on your employees’ minds. The kids are out of school, vacations are beckoning, and the pool looks pretty darned good right about now … As an employer, you can scarcely afford to let productivity or profitability suffer just [...]
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Employers want their offices to act as well-oiled machines with everyone getting along – or at least having disagreements that lead to greater understanding of each others’ positions. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen – and when the negative vibes go unchecked, they can poison the entire workplace. So here are some suggestions on how to [...]
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How long are candidates on the job market? What tactics do they rely on most when searching for employment? How can you connect with the…
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Are too many good employees leaving your company in favor of “greener pastures” elsewhere? Are more getting ready to walk out the door this year?…
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The transition into management isn’t easy. According to at least one study, it can be almost as stressful as divorce. And with current levels of employee engagement hovering around a dismally low level of about 30 percent, there’s no question that management is a challenging discipline. It’s no wonder new managers can easily take wrong [...]
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If you’ve ever worked in an office and really paid close attention, you’ve come to the realization that a good administrative assistant plays an absolutely invaluable role in making that office (and the life of whoever they’re working for) run smoothly. And it’s way more than just getting coffee, typing emails and memos, and answering [...]
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June 11, 2015
